US Election Helps Drive RAJAR Growth for BBC
In a time of major shifts in the audio industry, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music experienced audience growth as 2024 came to an end, according to Q4 RAJAR figures (16/9 - 15/12).
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Michael Portillo to Mark 200 Years of Railways on BBC Two
September 2025 will be a significant milestone. It marks 200 years since the inaugural steam-hauled passenger train journeyed on a public railway. This journey was from Stockton to Darlington in 1825.
Bauer Media Sees 23.4m Weekly Listeners in Latest RAJAR Results
Bauer Media Audio UK has reached a remarkable 23.4 million weekly listeners, showing a 0.7% increase from last year, according to the latest RAJAR results for Q4 2024.
BBC to Air New Documentary “Lockerbie: Our Story”
A new BBC documentary titled "Lockerbie: Our Story" shares the personal tales of six victims from Britain’s deadliest terrorist attack.
Kay Burley Announces Surprise Retirement from Sky News
Veteran Sky News presenter Kay Burley has announced that she is retiring after 36 years, with immediate effect.
Acts Announced for BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2025
BBC Radio 6 Music, the largest digital-only radio station in the UK with 2.7 million listeners as of Rajar Q3 2024, revealed the lineup and venues for the 6 Music Festival 2025.
Sky Sports & PDC Agree New Darts Deal to 2030
With the 2025 Premier League Darts season kicking off this week, Sky and the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) have announced a five-year extension of their partnership.
5.2 Million Tune in to ITV1’s England Vs Ireland 6 Nations Coverage
ITV1's broadcast of the Ireland vs. England 6 nations match on Saturday attracted 5.2 million viewers at its peak, making it the channel's highest overnight audience this year.
Sir Niall Ferguson Joins The Times as a Writer
The Times has announced that Sir Niall Ferguson has joined the newspaper as a contributing writer.