God Only Knows launches BBC Music

A new version of the Beach Boys song God Only Knows has been played on BBC radio stations to promote the launch of BBC Music. The song features original writer and performer Brian Wilson alongside more than 25 musicians, including Pharrell Williams, Sir Elton John, Paloma Faith, Kylie Minogue and Dave Grohl. Classical violinist Nicola … Read more

New line-up starts on BBC Radio 5 live

A new daytime line-up starts today on BBC Radio 5 live. From 10am on weekday mornings 5 Live Daily takes on original news and interviews, hosted by Adrian Chiles and Peter Allen who both move from the drive time programme. This week sees Kevin Pietersen talk to Adrian Chiles about his new book about his … Read more

Smooth set to re-launch this March

Smooth Radio is set to re-launch next month as ‘Your Relaxing Music Mix’ with Kate Garraway, Andrew Castle and Myleene Klass joining the station.

Adrian Chiles makes return to Radio 5 live

Television presenter Adrian Chiles is returning to BBC Radio 5 live nearly twenty years after launching its early morning finance news programme. From Friday, 8th November, Adrian Chiles will present Drive every Friday evening, whilst Peter Allen continues to co-host Monday to Thursday with Anna Foster. “It’s very exciting to be coming back to Radio … Read more

Energy Day special for Radio 5 live

The afternoon show on BBC Radio 5 live will be powered entirely by exercise bikes this Thursday as part of a special day of programmes. The energy day programmes will look at the UK’s energy supply, and plans to fill a gap created by the closure of power stations. “Energy Day is an innovative and … Read more

Rock artists Primal Scream confirmed for Absolute session

Primal Scream have been confirmed as the latest act to perform an exclusive session for Absolute Radio at the Hard Rock Cafe this month. Best known for their 90’s hits ‘Loaded’ and ‘Rocks’, the band recently performed at the Glastonbury Festival and will tour in London, Glasgow and Manchester before the end of the year. … Read more

Annie Mac returns to Radio 1

Annie Mac is set to return to BBC Radio 1 this month. She’ll start the weekend at 7pm on Friday evenings, beginning 13th September, with new dance music. After four months on maternity leave, Annie will also return to her Sunday night show from 10pm. Carnival vibes will come to Radio 1 at 2am on … Read more

What if you listen to this?

A series of new programmes will invite listeners to present their own vision of the future on the World Service. From 28th January to 31st March the ‘What If?’ shows will look into the future and how the world might look, how technology will advance and innovations in health and science. Beginning with ‘What if … Read more

A Smooth Starlight Supper this March

An annual charity event organised by Smooth Radio will return this March, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. On Saturday, 9th March the station is inviting listeners to attend or host dinner parties from 8pm. Money is raised for charity with donations from attendees of the parties. A special show will broadcast on Smooth Radio … Read more