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Radio 2 system malfunctions leaving Vernon Kay scrambling to play CDs in on-air chaos
Vernon Kay asked listeners to get in touch if they could hear the music after Radio 2's digital system failed during his Thursday show
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Ken Bruce makes major dig at BBC admitting it was a 'privilege' to move on
Former BBC Radio 2 host Ken Bruce launched a veiled attack on the broadcaster as he said it was a 'privilege' to have 'moved on' and be able to reinvent himself away from the corporation
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Ruth Jones 'not thinking about Gavin and Stacey yet' after landing huge new role
Gavin and Stacey actress and co-creator Ruth Jones has admitted that she's 'not thinking' about the forthcoming Christmas special yet, as James Corden addressed their 'tight' filming schedule
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Lionel Richie on touching inspiration behind Three Times A Lady as he turns 75
As Lionel Richie turns 75 this month, a compilation of some of his most memorable interviews - with everyone from Michael Parkinson, to Jools Holland and Steve Wright - is being released as a tribute to a man whose songs have become a soundtrack to many people's lives.
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BBC Radio 2 in the Park line-up announced - Sting to Pet Shop Boys
BBC Radio 2 has announced the star-studded line-up for it's Preston Festival - with the likes of Sting, Craig David, Sugababes and Pet Shop Boys performing
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BBC Radio 2 star Scott Mills marries fiancé in star-studded Spanish ceremony
Scott Mills tied the knot with fiancé Sam Vaughan in Barcelona on Saturday, joined by guests including his BBC Radio 2 friend Zoe Ball and former Radio 1 co-host Chris Stark
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Former Emmerdale star gushes as she kicks off her brand new BBC Radio show
SOAP star Gemma Oaten is delighted to have been offered her own BBC Radio show.The former Emmerdale cast member, 38, shared an emotional message wit
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Coroner won't hold inquest into Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright's death
Steve Wright died back in February leaving his millions of fans devastated and it has been decided that there will be no inquest into the death of the radio legend
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Rylan Clark worries fans after going missing from Radio 2 show after Eurovision
Rylan Clark and Scott Mills went to Eurovision in Malmo, Sweden last weekend, before heading to the BAFTAs the following night - but it's taken its toll on Rylan as he misses his regular radio slot
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BBC radio suffers slump across all stations while rivals land strongest ratings
BBC radio has suffered a slump in listening figures across all stations while commercial rivals landed their strongest ratings.Radio 2 saw a year-on-y
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BBC Radio crisis as commercial radio station trashes them in listening figures
Ken Bruce has been a great signing for Greatest Hits Radio it seems, with the former BBC Radio legend's new home enjoying an incredible ratings boost
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Eurovision bosses say Dutch act will not perform in final amid police complaint
Dutch act Joost Klein will not compete in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final while Swedish police investigate a complaint of inappropriate behaviour, the European Broadcasting Union said.
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Eurovision crisis a man questioned by police over 'threats' amid boycotts
It is not known whether the Netherlands' act Joost Klein will perform in the final on Saturday, having missed two scheduled dress rehearsals on Friday while an investigation into an incident was carried out
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Zoe Ball shares mum's funeral has taken place in heartbreaking statement
Radio host Zoe Ball shared with fans that her mother's funeral has taken place in a heartfelt statement on her social media just 12 weeks after she was diagnosed with cancer
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‘Give this woman her own show!’ demand Radio 2 fans as huge TV star stands in
BBC RADIO 2 fans have demanded a huge TV star is given her own show after standing in to guest host.The station faced another presenter shake-up on Ba
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Olly Alexander admits he was 'sad and confused' during Eurovision performance
Olly Alexander seemingly had an on-stage issue as he performance in Sweden on Tuesday night, with the Eurovision Song Contest hopeful hit with a wave of criticism
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Rylan Clark is back dating again after split from husband - but he has one issue
Rylan Clark appears alongside close friend Rob Rinder in a new BBC series where both newly divorced men get away from it all in Italy
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Zoe Ball pays tribute to late partner Billy Yates seven years after his death
ZOE Ball emotionally paid tribute to her late partner Billy Yates on Saturday, seven years after his tragic death.Presenter Zoe, 53, who is currently
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Zoe Ball pays tribute to late boyfriend days on from announcing her mum's death
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has been inundated with messages of support after she shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late boyfriend, Billy Yates, who took his own life in 2017
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Vernon Kay fans 'can't believe' his age as he celebrates milestone birthday
Vernon Kay turned 50 years old and fans were in shock at his age and rushed to joke about his incredibly 'good genes'
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Perrie Edwards shares the one wedding task that 'keeps her awake at night'
Little Mix star Perrie Edwards, who got engaged to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2022, said she's been struggling with one aspect of her wedding planning
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ABBA fans crown favourite song as band set to share secret to global success
ABBA's diehard fans have decided their favourite hit from the chart mauling quartet, 50 years after they were catapulted to fame thanks to Eurovision
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Zoe Ball's heart-wrenching final photo of mum as Radio 2 host announces death
Zoe Ball confirmed her mother Julia's death on Wednesday morning after announcing her pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March earlier this year
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Zoe Ball announces the death of her mother after heartbreaking cancer diagnosis
Zoe Ball has announced the death of her beloved mother Julia just weeks on from taking some time off from her BBC Radio 2 job in order to care for her cancer-stricken parent
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Claudia Winkleman's Radio 2 replacement 'very nervous' as he opens first show
Romesh Ranganathan, who is running the London Marathon on Sunday, has taken over the slot from Strictly Come Dancing and Traitors host Claudia Winkleman, who left the station last month