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Fans urge Zoe Ball to 'stay strong' amid concern for presenter following sudden Radio 2 show absence

The broadcaster was replaced by Scott Mills on Monday’s show

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2024

Toyah Willcox and Wynne Evans announced as the next contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The stars’ involvement alongside Dr Punam Krishan in this year’s series was confirmed on Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 show on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024

The stars you won’t see on the BBC highest salaries list – and why

The BBC does not have to disclose the salaries of stars whose programmes were made by independent companies

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

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BBC's highest earners revealed: Gary Lineker nets £1.3million as Huw Edwards paid £475,000 before resignation

The BBC’s top earners include Gary Lineker, Zoe Ball, Vernon Kay, Greg James and Lauren Laverne

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024

Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured stomach ulcer – what you need to know

Steve Wright, a former Radio 2 DJ, died from a ruptured stomach ulcer at the age of 69, the BBC recently revealed. Although Wright died in February, the cause of death has only just been made known.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024

Ken Bruce issues warning to Radio 2 over listenership after DJ’s departure

DJ thinks he knows why the BBC station has lost a million fans

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Radio 2 ‘golden oldies’ spin-off station on hold amid rivals’ complaints

BBC told to carry out public interest test after commercial competitors said new channel would hit their audience

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

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Steve Wright, former Radio 2 DJ, died from ruptured stomach ulcer

Death certificate seen by BBC says broadcaster, 69, died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright’s cause of sudden death disclosed

Legendary DJ died suddenly in February

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture, death certificate reveals

The veteran radio broadcaster died in February at the age of 69

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024

Sara Cox says a pregnant Ukrainian refugee lived with her and is now 'part of the family'

The Radio 2 host was even present for the newborn’s birth

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024

Vernon Kay uses CDs to keep BBC Radio 2 show going after technical issue

Presenter forced to improvise after track cuts out because of computer system failure

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker told to ‘prepare to die at any moment’ by doctors

‘I only have a finite amount of time left here before I pass over,’ DJ revealed

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Sting, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol, Travis and more to play BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival

“I’ve never been to Preston in my life” says Sting, as he's announced as one of the headline acts at BBC Radio 2's In The Park festival in the city

Louder · Jun 3, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2024

Michael Ball to pay tribute to Steve Wright in first show as his replacement

West End star shared details of how he would honour the late host

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Richard Madeley’s description of his own crime novel his most ‘accidental Partridge’ moment yet

“He even sounds like him these days,” one listener joked

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

How BBC’s breaking news alerts are giving voters – and political parties – an electoral buzz

With BBC news app alerts reaching as many as 7m Britons, parties are desperately trying to influence what gets pushed out

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner

The DJ passed away suddenly in February

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The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Ken Bruce continues to eat into BBC’s audience at Greatest Hits Radio

Presenter has added 1.6m listeners to Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning slot in last 12 months

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024

Romesh Ranganathan says ‘we will miss Claudia’ as he opens first Radio 2 show

The comedian has taken over Claudia Winkleman’s Saturday morning slot.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024

BBC confirms replacement for Steve Wright's Radio 2 show

Mark Goodier will hit the airwaves to present Pick of the Pops from July

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Michael Ball to host Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2

Presenter ‘more than a little nervous’ to continue legacy of late Steve Wright

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

Steve Wright’s Radio 2 Love Songs replacement confirmed following DJ's death

The veteran presenter died in February aged 69

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

The secret life of Paul O’Grady – by his friends: ‘His number’s still saved in my phone. I can’t delete it’

He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2024

Graham Norton announces he is quitting Virgin Radio weekend shows

The Irish chat show host joined the station in 2021 following a decade on BBC Radio 2.

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