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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 - Caught on Camera

Radio 2 loses nearly half a million listeners since weekday relaunch

The station has recorded its lowest weekly audience since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 loses nearly half a million listeners since weekday relaunch

It is the lowest total for the radio station since autumn 2021

The Independent UK

Media watchdog blocks BBC plans for Radio 2 spin-off

Media regulator Ofcom has blocked the BBC’s plans ...

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BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox reveals she tracks her children when they’re apart

‘We never got tracked thank God,’ broadcaster said

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales leaves surprise message on Radio 2

William described the Earthshot Prize, which he founded, as a ‘fantastic event’.

Evening Standard

Prince William’s surprise voicenote played on Radio 2

The message was played during Tuesday morning's programme, which featured conservationist and presenter Robert Irwin

The Independent UK

BBC Breakfast boss steps back from show amid bullying claims

Richard Frediani’s break from the show comes as the BBC faces mounting scrutiny over the internal culture of one of its flagship programmes

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Zoe Ball lands surprising new TV project with dad and son after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast exit

The broadcaster, 54, left the BBC radio programme last December

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball announces painful health condition weeks after BBC Radio 2 return

It’s the latest in a few health setbacks for the DJ

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball shares new health struggle after returning to Radio 2

The broadcaster, 54, gave an update during her Saturday afternoon show

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025 festival to take place in Chelmsford

This year’s festival will be held in Hylands Park in Essex

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival to be held in Chelmsford

The line-up for the event at Hylands Park from September 5 to September 7 will be announced on Tuesday, with tickets going on sale on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

BBC Scotland news, interviews and updates on the broadcaster

All the latest news, interviews and updates about BBC Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Zoe Ball shares rare family photo as she returns to Radio 2

The radio presenter returned to Radio 2 earlier this month

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Monty Don prepares to unveil dog-friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show

The horticulturalist said his first garden at the RHS show had been a ‘humbling’ experience and defended the use of plants that could harm dogs.

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 breakfast audience drops after Zoe Ball’s exit

Programme lost more than 360,000 listeners following Ball’s exit

The Independent UK

Radio 2 breakfast audience drops slightly following Zoe Ball’s exit

Zoe Ball bowed out as presenter on December 20 2024 after nearly six years in the role.

Evening Standard

Eurovision is ‘our World Cup’, says Scott Mills ahead of semi-finals

The BBC Radio 2 presenter said the song contest is ‘magical’ because ‘there is no bad news’ and it is full of joy and love.

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The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 final running order as UK places hopes on Remember Monday

Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK’s entry Remember Monday hoping to avoid the dreaded nul points

The Guardian - UK

Colin Berry obituary

Broadcaster, disc jockey and newsreader on BBC Radio 2 for nearly 40 years

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball makes BBC Radio 2 return after stepping back from breakfast slot

‘I’ve had a few lie-ins,’ admitted presenter after taking five-month break from radio

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball to make BBC Radio 2 comeback after breakfast show departure

Ball will return to the airwaves for a Saturday afternoon slot from 1pm to 3pm.

Evening Standard

BBC announces documentary and shows for Live Aid 40th anniversary

A number of programmes will feature on BBC Two and BBC Radio 2 to celebrate the event.

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Vine looks back: ‘What will I do after Radio 2? I don’t know. Die?’

The broadcaster on radioactive tomatoes, his suburban upbringing and still being a showoff

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball marks one year since mother’s death, saying: I miss you beyond words

The DJ is set to return to BBC Radio 2 in May to host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

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