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.

Pure unveils new Jongo colours and features in Las Vegas

Digital radio manufacturer Pure has announced new colours and features for its wireless speaker range. The new colours are based on “the latest global trends for 2014”, with ‘neutral’ and ‘vibrant’ collections. “Personalisation is a growing trend and fashion is increasingly influencing the design of the latest gadgets,” says Nick Hucker, Pure’s marketing director. “Colours … Read more

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

Howard Jones to present series of 80s shows

During September and October, 80s music star Howard Jones will host a Sunday evening show on Absolute 80s featuring some of his favourite music. Listeners will also be able to download a free MP3 track each week, taken from a live session recorded at the Absolute Radio studios. The original tracks feature new material, and … 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

Andrew Castle to join LBC 97.3 for Weekend Breakfast

Former GMTV presenter and tennis star Andrew Castle has been announced as the new host of LBC’s weekend breakfast programmes. Previously presenting on the GMTV sofa for a decade, Andrew has put his tennis experience to use as lead commentator on the Wimbledon television coverage. Andrew is a first-class broadcaster and presenter and this, together … Read more

Experience baroque music in a new light with Radio 3 and National Trust

A series of six live concerts and a live drama will be aired on BBC Radio 3 next month, placing baroque performance in its historical context. The programmes are being presented with the National Trust, whose properties will play host to the performances. The events are part of Radio 3’s Baroque Spring, which features music, … Read more