BBC World Questions Heads to Beirut, Lebanon
This October, the BBC World Service and the British Council will host a special youth-focused edition of the debate programme BBC World Questions from Beirut, Lebanon.
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BBC Radio 4 to Pay Tribute to Nicholas Parsons
BBC Radio 4 will pay tribute to the late broadcasting legend, Nicholas Parsons CBE, with an evening of programmes on what would have been his 97th birthday, Saturday 10 October.
New Shows for BBC Radio’s Reece Parkinson and Charlie Hedges
Reece Parkinson will become the new host of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Drivetime Show (Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm), while Charlie Hedges will take over BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems (Saturdays from 4-7pm).
BBC Radio 2 to Mark John Lennon’s 80th Birthday
On what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday, Sean Ono Lennon interviews Julian Lennon, Paul McCartney and Elton John in two-part documentary, John Lennon At 80 to be broadcast on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, 9-10pm on BBC Radio 2.
BBC to Launch Radio 1 Dance
Radio 1 Dance will bring together Radio 1’s rich slate of existing dance programmes into a dedicated stream on BBC Sounds, making it even easier for current and new listeners to find them.
All-Star Line-up for BBC Radio 2’s “Live At Home”
With Proms in the Park and Live In Hyde Park unable to go ahead, BBC Radio 2 has announced it's "Live At Home" initiative, with a star-studded line-up set to perform.
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition Opens to All Musical Styles
Marking the start of the musical count-down to the festive season, BBC Radio 3 has launched a re-vamped Breakfast Carol Competition 2020.
Emma Barnett to Host BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
Emma Barnett will be the main host of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour from January 2021. She is currently the host of her eponymous award-winning BBC Radio 5 Live show and part of the presenting line up of Newsnight.
BBC Radio 2 Unveils the Kings of Britpop
Oasis were crowned the Kings of Britpop on Bank Holiday Monday on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds as Britpop Top 50 with Jo Whiley counted down the UK’s 50 best-selling Britpop songs of the 90s.