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Petula Clark says she ‘never had normal life’ as she reflects on 80-year career

The 93-year-old spoke about the pressures of being a child star.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts: who is in the running?

As two beloved presenters stand down, speculation is rife over who may take up the ‘very sparkly baton’

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Ball shares telling post about 'powerful new year' after quitting Radio 2 show amid Strictly rumours

The radio host, 55, is one of the frontrunners to replace Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly as a host on Strictly Come Dancing

Evening Standard

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Zoe Ball to leave role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show

Ball will be replaced by Emma Willis but will continue to host special programmes for the station

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Ball leaves BBC Radio 2 Saturday show as Emma Willis named replacement

Speaking on the show, the 55-year-old said she would be leaving in the new year but will still present a number of specials on the station.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 show as Emma Willis named replacement

Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 show and announces her replacement

‘I am thrilled to tell you that you will be in the safest of hands,’ broadcaster tells listeners

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‘She is such a doll’: Kylie Minogue wants Margot Robbie to play her in biopic

Kylie Minogue is eyeing Margot Robbie to portray her in a future biopic.

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“I was so jealous of George Michael”: Mick Hucknall says he was simply green with envy when he learned that the former Wham! star was recording a duet with Aretha Franklin

“George goes and records this fantastic song with my heroine. And I just… arghh!”

MusicRadar

Brian Hayes obituary

Pioneer of radio phone-ins who hosted a popular show on LBC in the 1970s and 80s, and won Sony awards for his work on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live

The Guardian - UK

Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut in surprise career move amid ITV cuts

While the future of her TV show remains uncertain due to ITV budget cuts, the presenter is branching out into new projects

Woman & Home

Vernon Kay’s predecessor comments on sharp decline in Radio 2 audience

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The Independent UK

Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2 show’s drop in ratings after Vernon Kay takeover

Veteran presenter said he was ‘aware’ that audience figures for his old show had dropped since he quit in 2023

The Independent UK

Sara Cox 'overwhelmed' by support after raising over £7m for Children In Need

The radio presenter raised over £7million for charity during her enormous effort

Evening Standard

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Kathy Burke shares the unforgettable moment fate brought her and a stranger together

'It was like the universe stepped in,' she says

Evening Standard

BBC Children In Need total reaches £45.5 million after live appeal show

The show included performances from Lewis Capaldi, Ella Eyre and Sam Ryder.

Evening Standard

Pudsey Bear and Lenny Rush become BBC ‘big cheeses’ in Children In Need sketch

The sketch of Pudsey Bear and Rush as two new BBC bosses comes after the resignation of director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness.

The Independent UK

Alan Sugar asked why he’s ‘salty all the time’ in hilarious Children in Need sketch

Lord Sugar hosted a special version of The Apprentice featuring children rather than adults and some very blunt questions

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Evening Standard

BBC Children In Need kicks off its annual appeal show with Apprentice sketch

The programme also teased performances from Lewis Capaldi and Sam Ryder.

Woman & Home

'We're not women of a certain age. We're not hiding anymore' - Sara Cox's ultra marathon challenge is 'inspiring a generation of women'

As Sara finishes her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, she has a message for those who don’t believe in women over 50

The Independent UK

Sara Cox raises astonishing amount after completing 135-mile Children In Need challenge

Radio 2 DJ host travelled on foot from Kielder Forest in Northumberland to Pudsey in Leeds over five days

Evening Standard

Sara Cox completes 135-mile journey for Children In Need raising more than £7m

The radio show host travelled on foot from Kielder Forest in Northumberland to Pudsey in Leeds over five days.

The Independent UK

Sara Cox receives special message of support as Children In Need challenge tops staggering amount

Radio 2’s Teatime Show presenter will complete her marathon effort in Pudsey, Leeds, on Friday night

Evening Standard

William sends message to Sara Cox as Children In Need challenge tops £4 million

Radio 2’s Teatime Show presenter will complete her marathon effort in Pudsey, Leeds, on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Emotional moment Sara Cox breaks down on surprise call from her mum during marathon challenge

Sara will lace up her running shoes one last time tomorrow for the big finale

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