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.
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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.
Kevin Hart’s “Laugh Out Loud” Agrees New Deal with SiriusXM
SiriusXM has extended its long-standing collaboration with superstar Kevin Hart and Laugh Out Loud with a new multi-platform deal.
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.
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.