Frank Skinner gets radio station for birthday
Comedian and broadcaster Frank Skinner will receive a special birthday present on Saturday.
Stations
Radio 2 announces overnight schedule changes
Live overnight programmes on BBC Radio 2 will be replaced with repeats and curated playlists from the end of January.
Norway first to switch to digital radio
Norway will become the first country to switch to digital radio as it begins to switch off its national FM transmitters today.
Improved coverage for digital radio in Kent
Listeners in Kent are to benefit from improved digital radio coverage following the launch of new transmitters.
Two new arts programmes as Midweek ends on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 has announced that the weekly Midweek programme will come to an end next March.
Tune into Christmas on digital radio
Digital radio listeners can get into the festive spirit with special Christmas stations, whilst the BBC has announced highlights for December.
Scottish music celebrated for St Andrew’s Day with pop-up station
BBC Radio Scotland Music Extra will broadcast 24 hours a day from November 23-30. It will play Scottish music from a diverse range of genres, spanning rock, pop, country, traditional and jazz.
Full schedule announced for pop-up jazz station
BBC Music Jazz has unveiled its schedule in a collaboration between the BBC and Jazz FM.
Musical theatre heaven with new digital station
A brand new station dedicated to musical theatre has launched on digital radio, featuring songs from the shows and interviews with West End stars.
Bloomberg Radio launches in London
Business station Bloomberg Radio has launched across London on digital radio.