A production slump across the TV industry has left comedians struggling to get ideas off the ground, but Radio 4’s Julia McKenzie believes audio is the answer Radio can fill the gap left by a slump in TV production to champion new...
In an address at the House of Commons, John Mottram, Chief Strategy, Communications & Public Affairs Officer at PRS for Music called for protection of intellectual property.
Tower Radio, which was was launched by students at Spalding Grammar School about two years ago, is appealing for help. The idea to start the station was partly inspired by former headteacher Mr. Wilkinson, who officially opened its...
From Monday 4th to Friday 8th November, LBC’s Nick Ferrari at Breakfast will be live from Washington, D.C. for the final build up and full results of the 2024 US Election.
Radio 2 broadcaster hangs up headphones because of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which makes breathing difficult The veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker has signed off his final episode of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 70s after 58 years on...
Tim Davie says corporation is committed to change after series of scandals including that surrounding Huw Edwards The BBC director general has said he has “kind of banned” referring to its high-profile staff as “talent” as the...
BBC director-general Tim Davie to warn world facing ‘all-out assault on truth’ as state-funded media operators broadcast unchallenged The BBC director-general will warn that the retreat of its World Service because of funding cuts has...
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Broadcaster tells Radio 2 listeners he will step down on 27 October because of worsening pulmonary fibrosis The DJ Johnnie Walker has made the “very sad announcement” he is retiring from radio after 58 years as a broadcaster. Hosting...
Modernisation committee to look at ‘potential conflicts of interest and attention’ as part of wider review MPs could face a crackdown on paid media roles such as presenting for GB News after the Commons leader, Lucy Powell, said the new...
The broadcaster on being an only child, loving living in Manchester, and early starts on the Today programme Born in Manchester in 1985, Emma Barnett is a journalist and broadcaster. She studied at the University of Nottingham and...
The Today programme cohost has a new family enterprise with her husband Jeremy Weil, publishing sketches of landmarks in UK cities, and soon the world London’s last working windmill is grey and stout, sitting plumply in the middle of a...
An academic paper says the show creates ideal conditions for ‘cognitive overload’ and demonstrates how to avoid it BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute may be wonderfully entertaining for listeners but it is often excruciating for players as they...
Tributes paid to BBC presenter who says she will enjoy lie-ins after six years of 3am starts Martha Kearney has stepped down as a presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme, saying she will be “enjoying the lie-ins” after six years of 3am...
BBC told to carry out public interest test after commercial competitors said new channel would hit their audience The BBC’s plans to launch a Radio 2 “golden oldies” spin-off station have hit the buffers after commercial rivals...
Digital campaigning gets round media blackout rule restricting broadcasters’ coverage while polls are open UK election live – latest updates The UK’s political parties are on track to spend more than a million pounds on online adverts on...
Our sample of political content shows how campaigns and individuals have been using the video-sharing platform UK general election live: latest updates Live tracker: UK general election results 2024 If a week is a long time in politics,...
Presenter forced to improvise after track cuts out because of computer system failure “Please don’t stop the music,” Rihanna once sang. On Thursday, producers at BBC Radio 2 scrambled to oblige as Vernon Kay was forced to use CDs to play...
Racing Post describes shake-up as ‘significant blow’ to profile of sport as it struggles to stay relevant BBC Radio 4’s Today programme is axing its daily horse-racing tips, which will now be offered only for the biggest days in the...
Australian actor tells BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs performers should be able to play any role they want Australian actor Rebel Wilson has said the idea that “only straight actors can play straight roles and gay actors can play gay...
Presenter has added 1.6m listeners to Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning slot in last 12 months Ken Bruce has added 1.6 million listeners since joining Greatest Hits Radio, as commercial radio stations continue to eat into the BBC’s...
Uri Berliner exits days after publication of an essay saying news organization no longer has an ‘open-minded spirit’ An editor at National Public Radio who publicly accused the news organization of having a liberal bias and a growing...