DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine dresses up as The Gruffalo for World Book Day

The 59-year old presenter took part in the fancy dress day to celebrate his favourite children’s book character.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Listen: BBC Radio 2 goes silent for first time in two decades

BBC Radio 2 fell silent for the first time in two decades as a fire alarm prompted an evacuation in the London building on Thursday, 6 March.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Joey Barton kicked wife in head during drunken row at home, court told

As a friend tried to intervene, Barton ‘threw’ him off and said ‘don’t disrespect me’, the trial heard.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Joey Barton kicked wife in head during drunken row, court hears

As a friend tried to intervene, Barton ‘threw’ him off and said ‘don’t disrespect me’, the trial heard.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Jeremy Vine, 59, shows off first tattoo and shares the heartwarming reason behind it

Broadcaster shared the unexpected news during a chat with his BBC Radio 2 colleague Vernon Kay

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Johnnie Walker’s wife says she is sure her husband ‘loved’ his funeral service

Tiggy was joined by her husband’s former BBC Radio 2 colleagues and Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant at the funeral service on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025

Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Robert Plant and Johnnie Walker’s ex-radio colleagues arrive for DJ’s funeral

Walker died aged 79 in December, with his death being announced on New Year’s Eve by Bob Harris

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Christine Lampard pauses Loose Women to send support to Linda Nolan’s family

Nolan’s sister Coleen is a Loose Women panellist.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025