Scott Mills sacked latest: BBC Radio 2 star fired over ‘personal conduct’ BBC presenter took over the Radio 2 breakfast show in 2024 The Independent UK · Mar 30
Scott Mills sacked: Boy in ex-BBC Radio 2 DJ's sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say The 53-year-old presenter was questioned under caution but the case was dropped due to a lack of evidence Evening Standard · Mar 30
Liza Tarbuck Steps Down – Here's What Made Her Say Goodbye to BBC Radio 2 The heartfelt farewell of Liza Tarbuck as she steps down from BBC Radio 2's beloved Saturday evening show after 14 years. Her warmth and humor made the program a weekend staple International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Liza Tarbuck quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years: ‘I want my weekends back’ ‘This is terrible news for us,’ fellow Radio 2 host Jo Whiley said after learning news The Independent UK · Mar 12
Liza Tarbuck steps down from Radio 2 show Shaun Keaveny will present the Saturday evening slot until the end of March and described Tarbuck as his ‘hero’. Evening Standard · Mar 11
Radio 2 in the Park heading to Stirling this summer The event will take place in the Scottish city in August. Evening Standard · Feb 27
BBC radio breakfast shows see listeners increase bar one station Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station with Scott Mills at the helm The Independent UK · Feb 5
BBC radio breakfast shows enjoy increase in listeners Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station, with an average weekly audience of 12.7 million. Evening Standard · Feb 5
Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death Sir Terry’s 1978 hit single The Floral Dance was played on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Strictly needs Zoe Ball – but does she need Strictly? IN FOCUS: The veteran broadcaster is a frontrunner to replace Tess and Claudia on the BBC juggernaut but, after a difficult few years, will she swap her hard-won work-life balance for one of the biggest roles in TV, asks Katie Rosseinsky The Independent UK · Jan 25
Zoe Ball says she’d ‘love’ to host Strictly Come Dancing after mounting speculation Ex-Radio 2 star has broken silence on rumours she'll host BBC series The Independent UK · Jan 19
Zoe Ball shares family's 'tricky' reaction to her quitting drinking after 'shameful' past experiences The Radio 2 star, 55, went to rehab after struggling with alcohol abuse for decades Evening Standard · Jan 14
Zoe Ball reveals she is donating her bras after 'losing weight' Ball said on her podcast it was ‘brilliant’ she’d lost weight, but that she needs to sort out her bra drawer Evening Standard · Jan 8
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025 Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Zoe Ball shares telling post about 'powerful new year' after quitting Radio 2 show amid Strictly rumours The radio host, 55, is one of the frontrunners to replace Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly as a host on Strictly Come Dancing
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Strictly Come Dancing fans back Zoe Ball for hosting job after Radio 2 exit announcement Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present their final episode of Strictly this Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025 Zoe Ball to leave role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show Ball will be replaced by Emma Willis but will continue to host special programmes for the station
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025 Zoe Ball leaves BBC Radio 2 Saturday show as Emma Willis named replacement Speaking on the show, the 55-year-old said she would be leaving in the new year but will still present a number of specials on the station.
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025 Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 show as Emma Willis named replacement Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 show and announces her replacement ‘I am thrilled to tell you that you will be in the safest of hands,’ broadcaster tells listeners
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Brian Hayes obituary Pioneer of radio phone-ins who hosted a popular show on LBC in the 1970s and 80s, and won Sony awards for his work on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Standard campaign to tackle youth unemployment shortlisted for top journalism award Our Destination Unknown campaign has been nominated for the Public Service prize at the 2025 British Journalism Awards
Woman & Home · Nov 24, 2025 Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut in surprise career move amid ITV cuts While the future of her TV show remains uncertain due to ITV budget cuts, the presenter is branching out into new projects
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Ken Bruce says he no longer listens to his former Radio 2 slot as he reflects on falling audience numbers The broadcaster signed off from Radio 2 in early 2023 before moving to Greatest Hits Radio, where his mid-morning programme and long-running PopMaster quiz have since become the station’s flagship draw