All Radio articles – Page 46
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CommentRobinson on Chris Moyles' pay drama
Chris Moyles’ “rough morning” may not have breached the corporation’s editorial standards, but his on-air tirade about his pay was an abuse of the DJ’s privileged access to the airwaves and an insult to listeners, writes Paul Robinson.
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NewsBBC bosses back Moyles after on-air rant
Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has received support from the BBC’s head of network radio, following his 30-minute rant about pay on air.
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NewsTony Blackburn to join Radio 2
Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn is to return to BBC chart countdowns - nearly three decades after leaving Radio 1’s chart show.
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NewsBBC World Service axes content
The BBC World Service is axing regular drama shows and music and sports coverage in response to “an increasingly difficult financial climate”, a spokesman for the corporation said.
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NewsChris Moyles plays down on-air rant
Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has played down an on-air rant against the BBC for not paying him for two months, claiming he could be “moody” first thing in the morning.
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NewsRadio Academy chief steps down
Trevor Dann is to step down as chief executive of the Radio Academy to become managing director of DAB broadcaster Amazing Radio Group.
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NewsAnnie Nightingale breaks radio record
BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has been given a Guinness World Record for having the longest career as a female radio presenter.
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NewsSarah Kennedy rejects drink problem 'urban myths'
Presenter Sarah Kennedy has hit back at rumours her departure from BBC Radio 2 was due to a drinking problem, insisting she was always “stone cold sober” on air.
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NewsSelina Scott's BBC return confirmed
Presenter Selina Scott is to return to the BBC just months after criticising the organisation for ageism, it has been confirmed.
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NewsKen Livingstone and David Mellor reunite on LBC
Global Radio is bringing together former politicians Ken Livingstone and David Mellor for a weekend show as part of a new slate of programming for LBC 97.3.
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NewsWilliam Hague backs BBC World Service
Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly backed the BBC World Service and said MPs should not believe some of the “wild rumours” about its future.
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CommentRobinson on Capital Radio
It has taken a mere 37 years for Capital to transition from being a local London station to a potential national brand, and 21 years for Galaxy to rise out of a failed Bristol station to be axed, following the change in strategy announced by owners Global Radio, writes Paul ...
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NewsDigital radio switchover date "too early"
The government has been warned that its plan to switch over radio to digital by 2015 is “far too early” in a report for the Departure of Culture, Media and Sport.
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NewsCapital radio to go national
Global Radio is to extend its Capital brand to regional stations across the UK - scrapping the Galaxy name after more than 20 years on the airwaves.
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NewsOfcom: Talksport broke compliance rules
Talksport Radio has been rapped by regulator Ofcom over compliance procedures in shows presented by sacked DJ Jon Gaunt.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Damazer: Signing off from BBC Radio
In this exclusive interview, the outgoing Radio 4 controller discusses leaving the ‘best job in broadcasting’ and the controversies that marked his six years in the role.
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NewsBauer Radio invites indies to pitch for Big City slot
Bauer Radio is considering a series of pitches from radio indies ahead of the launch of a flagship Sunday lunchtime show across its Big City Network.
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NewsR3 boss: BBC should blow Proms trumpet
BBC Radio 3 controller Roger Wright has called on the BBC to trumpet the corporation’s music coverage as it prepares to announce its most successful Proms season ever.
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NewsR1 to celebrate 40 years of Annie Nightingale
Radio 1 chiefs will tonight celebrate their longest-serving DJ with an evening dedicated to Annie Nightingale, who has been with the station for 40 years.
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NewsHague reassures MPs over World Service in Burma
Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a reassurance about the future of BBC World Service broadcasts in Burma today amid reports they could fall victim to spending cuts.