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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

BBC Radio 2 poll reveals the UK’s favourite Elvis Presley song

Fans were asked to vote ahead of what would have been the King of Rock and Roll’s 90th birthday

The Independent UK

Suspicious Minds voted UK’s favourite Elvis Presley song by Radio 2 listeners

In The Ghetto finished second, while If I Can Dream came third, Always On My Mind came fourth, and in fifth was Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay insists he's 'loving' his radio job as he jokes about retirement plans

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC Radio 2 star also reveals what happened when he got to go ‘behind the velvet rope’ at his hero Elvis Presley’s home in Graceland

Evening Standard

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Andrew Ridgeley says George Michael wanted to ‘define Christmas’ through song

Chart-topping single Last Christmas celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier in the month.

Evening Standard

Listener admits 1977 gnome kidnappings on Vernon Kay’s radio show

The kidnappings, which were covered in the national press and TV news at the time, baffled police and no culprit was ever identified.

Evening Standard

Listener admits infamous 1977 gnome kidnappings live on BBC radio show

The mystery, which was covered in the national press, baffled police for years

The Independent UK

Rebekah Vardy takes night off covering I'm A Celebrity to enjoy star-studded Winter Wonderland opening

The WAG, 42, was joined by her husband Jamie Vardy and family for the annual festive event in London’s Hyde Park

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Rag’n’Bone Man left honeymoon early to perform on BBC’s Children In Need

The singer, who performed an acoustic version of Put A Little Hurt On Me, reportedly got married in West Sussex over the weekend.

Evening Standard

BBC kicks off annual Children In Need special

The three-hour special is being broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford.

Evening Standard

How much money did Vernon Kay raise for BBC's Children in Need in 2023?

The TV and radio star’s Ultramarathon raised a whopping amount for BBC’s Children in Need in 2023

Evening Standard

Paddy McGuinness in tears as he completes epic Children In Need bike ride and raises £7.5million

The former Top Gear host has raised over £7.5 million during his five-day journey from Wrexham to Glasgow

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay in tears as he supports Paddy McGuinness over Children In Need challenge

He also launched a campaign to track down a war medal that belonged to McGuinness’s grandfather

Evening Standard

Children in Need 2024: release date, hosts, performances, specials and everything we know

Children in Need 2024 brings us an evening of live entertainment, comedy, music and surprise guests all in a bid to raise funds for children across the UK.

WhatToWatch

Paddy McGuinness's 2024 Children in Need cycling challenge: schedule, route and how to donate

The comedian, television and radio presenter is cycling through three countries on a modified Raleigh Chopper bike to raise money for the annual appeal

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Ally McCoist reveals he had to move seats on plane for royal family member

Rangers legend Ally McCoist has revealed he was asked to move seat on a flight to make way for Prince William.

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay visits home-town project in Bolton ahead of BBC Children In Need show

Kay is presenting the appeal show alongside Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush.

Evening Standard

When is Children in Need 2024? BBC's Pudsey Day telethon plans and Strictly Come Dancing competition

Children in Need will return on November 15, bringing celebrities and communities together to raise money for those who need it most

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay shares health update as he returns to BBC Radio 2 slot

Presenter said he was ‘not 100%’ after short illness that forced him to pull out of Tuesday’s show

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Vernon Kay forced off air under doctor's orders a day after BBC Radio 2 colleague Zoe Ball's return

The radio DJ was replaced by Gaby Roslin on Tuesday after developing a severe sore throat

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay forced to pull out of BBC Radio 2 slot on ‘doctors orders’

Listeners said host’s voice sounded ‘awful’ during Monday’s episode

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce recalls BBC decision that ‘annoyed’ him: ‘It was political’

Veteran radio presenter says he fears for the future of the BBC in candid new interview

The Independent UK

The Traitors: rumoured celebrity contestants revealed, from Andy Murray to Tess Daly

BBC are currently assembling star-studded cast

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Radio 2 Remembers Steve Wright; The Grand House: Boom Or Blight? – review

A tribute to the much-loved DJ is by turns heartwarming and heart-sinking. And Tristram Hunt explores the survival of Britain’s country houses

WhatToWatch

Dress The Nation: release date, hosts, exclusive interview, star guests and everything we know

Dress The Nation season 1 is ITV1 and ITVX’s new reality competition show fronted by AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay. Here’s everything we know…

Evening Standard

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

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