Boom Radio, the “golden oldies” station which broadcasts from its DJs’ garden sheds, celebrated a victory over the BBC after plans for a Radio 2 spin-off were blocked. The BBC suffered a major blow ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Radio 2 has lost nearly half a million listeners since the launch of its new weekday schedule earlier this year, new figures show.
The BBC’s plans for a Radio 2 spin-off station playing 1960s pop hits have been blocked after rivals branded it a “rip-off”. The public service broadcaster last year outlined plans for an extension of ...
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Radio 2’s audience slumped to a two-decade low after the station lost a million listeners – as rival Boom Radio celebrated a new high. Radio 2’s audience fell to 12.6 million during the last quarter, ...
Sting and the Pet Shop Boys will headline BBC Radio 2's In The Park festival in Preston in September, with support from Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol, Travis and more. “I’ve never been to ...
BBC Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker has announced his retirement due to his health issues. The long-running DJ was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis four years ago. The condition has since ...