All Radio articles – Page 138
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Capital Disney moves
Digital station Capital Disney has handed two of its presenters behind-the-scenes roles in order to give its editorial content extra weight. Disney Channel presenter Will Chambers has been appointed new programme manager while Capital Disney DJ Matt Soper will become a producer for the station.
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Kerrang! gets midlands digital launch
Emap is to launch Kerrang! digital radio in the West Midlands on 1 January as an appetiser to its forthcoming FM station. The heavy rock station, owned by Broadcast's publisher, is currently only available in London but will roll out an analogue service in the ...
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NewsBall quits Xfm drivetime
Zoe Ball is quitting her daily drivetime show on London station Xfm to spend more time with her son.
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NewsBBC7 to air Bennett drama
Digital radio station BBC7 is to broadcast its first original drama commission featuring the final performance of the late Dame Thora Hird.
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NewsRadio Authority scotches Telford FM deal
The Radio Authority has thrown out The Midland News Association's attempt to take over local radio station Telford Fm, claiming it is against the public interest.
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Foxy loses chart job
DJ Neil 'Foxy' Fox has been axed from the Hit 40UK chart show after 11 years as its host. The Capital FM drivetime DJ claims his busy schedule, which also includes being a judge on ITV1's Pop Idol, has forced ...
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NewsNew MD for Rajar
Rajar has hired former Associated Newspapers executive Sally de la Bedoyere as the successor to outgoing managing director Jane O'Hara.
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NewsDenham axed from Virgin drivetime
Virgin Radio has axed DJ Daryl Denham from its drivetime show after just a year in the seat as it prepares a major overhaul of its weekday schedule.
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NewsGMG dumps Jazz for Smooth FM
Guardian Media Group Radio is closing down Jazz FM in Manchester and replacing it with a new station that will aim to appeal to a wider audience.
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NewsRadio Hall of Fame adds five veterans
Five radio industry veterans have been elevated to the Radio Academy's Hall of Fame.
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Ferrari to campaign
Nick Ferrari, LBC's new breakfast show presenter, will introduce a series of public campaigns to the London radio station when he replaces Jane Moore on 5 January. Ferrari, who currently presents a mid-morning weekday show on the speech station, added that he will not tone down his controversial style and ...
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Classic simulcasts on TV and radio
Classic FM is set to bridge the gap between its national radio station and its digital television channel with its first simultaneous broadcast.
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NewsFogarty takes 5Live breakfast
BBC Radio 5 Live controller Bob Shennan has confirmed Shelagh Fogarty as the new co-host of the station's breakfast show alongside Nicky Campbell.
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NewsR4 dramatises Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins is to be adapted for radio for the first time as part of BBC Radio 4's winter line-up.
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NewsTWG seeks£27m from Rajar
The Wireless Group (TWG) chairman Kelvin MacKenzie has revealed he is seeking compensation of£27m from Rajar.
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Radio groups show off big revenues
The radio sector has posted strong results for the second week running with Scottish Radio Holdings, The Wireless Group and UBC Media all reporting good financial performances.
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Penk returns to roots and joins Key 103
Controversial DJ Steve Penk is turning his back on London and returning to the Manchester station where he launched his career.
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NewsTWG and UBC boost radio sector
The Wireless Group and UBC Media have both turned in strong results giving a further boost to confidence in the sector.
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NewsIt's Ross Vs Ross in radio head to head
Sibling rivalry is set to be played out across the airwaves when Paul Ross goes head-to-head with BBC Radio 2 crowd-puller Jonathan Ross from early next year.
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NewsNew music chief for Xfm
Xfm has promoted pop promoter Nigel Harding to head of music, completing a top-level reshuffle at the London station.