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‘Back once again with the ill behaviour’: Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2

The DJ, 54, opened her new Saturday afternoon show with A Taste Of Honey’s Boogie Oogie Oogie.

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Zoe Ball to make BBC Radio 2 comeback after breakfast show departure

Ball will return to the airwaves for a Saturday afternoon slot from 1pm to 3pm.

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BBC announces documentary and shows for Live Aid 40th anniversary

A number of programmes will feature on BBC Two and BBC Radio 2 to celebrate the event.

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Vernon Kay Scrambles to Backtrack After Embarrassing Slip About BBC Co-Star

Vernon Kay found himself in a bit of an awkward spot live on air after a cheeky blunder while chatting with his BBC Radio 2 co-star.

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Jeremy Vine is stopping his cycling videos after intense trolling

The TV and radio presenter, who cycles to work, has been posting clips of dangerous motorists on his London commute for years

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Zoe Ball marks one year since mother’s death, saying: I miss you beyond words

The DJ is set to return to BBC Radio 2 in May to host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

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Jarvis Cocker: Pulp will play Glastonbury only in ‘life or death situation’

The singer also recalled the band’s breakthrough set at the festival as stand-ins for the Stone Roses in 1995.

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Jamie Cullum to receive Jazz FM award for ‘profound and far-reaching’ impact

He will receive the gong at an awards ceremony held at Koko in Camden.

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Zoe Ball reveals body transformation after £120 ‘menopause treatment’

BBC Radio 2 presenter underwent a lymphatic drainage massage designed to target ‘fluid retention or menopause symptoms’

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Ed Sheeran's 'Azizam' sparks emotional outpouring from Persian fans despite critics' poor reviews

Ed Sheeran's 'Azizam' sparks emotional outpouring from Persian fans despite critics' mixed reviews"

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April Fool’s Day 2025: The best pranks from Abbey Road removing iconic crossing to Scott Mills’ Radio 2 mishap

Abbey Road left Beatles fans aghast by announcing closure of the legendary zebra crossing

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Fearne Cotton addresses divorce from husband Jesse Wood in first interview since split

Broadcaster spoke candidly about subject on ITV morning show ‘Lorraine’

The Independent UK

Fearne Cotton says she has very ‘amicable’ relationship with estranged husband

The 43-year old podcast host announced her split from her husband, musician Jesse Wood, in December.

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Why BBC Radio 2 has removed lyrics from Spice Girls' classic hit

Listeners notice Spice Up Your Life is not so... spicy

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Zoe Ball’s father says she’s in ‘a good place’ after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Broadcaster stepped away from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show last year to ‘focus on family’ – but she will return to the airwaves this spring

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Zoe Ball in 'a good place' after quitting BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Her father Johnny Ball shared an update on his 54-year-old daughter three months after she left her BBC Radio 2 programme

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UK’s Eurovision Song Contest artist for 2025 revealed - who is it? See song

UK’s Eurovision Song Contest artist for 2025, Remember Monday, has been announced on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine dresses up as The Gruffalo for World Book Day

The 59-year old presenter took part in the fancy dress day to celebrate his favourite children’s book character.

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The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

The Independent UK

Listen: BBC Radio 2 goes silent for first time in two decades

BBC Radio 2 fell silent for the first time in two decades as a fire alarm prompted an evacuation in the London building on Thursday, 6 March.

Evening Standard

Steve Wright's family 'embroiled in a toxic feud as his elderly father, 94, marries carer 43 years his junior'

Richard Wright, 94, married his 51-year-old carer in September last year

Evening Standard

Why did Zoe Ball quit BBC Radio 2 in the first place and why is she back?

The star says she is “back to where it all began” as she returned to the station

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball to return to BBC Radio 2 with weekend show

The BBC said from May the 54-year-old DJ will host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 with new weekend show after finding job in a cafe

The beloved broadcaster bid an emotional farewell to her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December after six years as host and was replaced by Scott Mills

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Zoe Ball 'working at beach cafe' with ex-husband Fatboy Slim after quitting BBC Radio 2

Ball, who earned almost £1 million a year at the BBC, left her radio show in December after six years

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