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The Latest Breaking News from BBC Radio 2

Ally McCoist reveals he had to move seats on plane for royal family member

Rangers legend Ally McCoist has revealed he was asked to move seat on a flight to make way for Prince William.

The National (Scotland)

Children In Need appeal show to feature Doctor Who Christmas special preview

The three-hour show will be filled with star-studded sketches, musical acts and surprises from a host of celebrities.

Evening Standard

The Cure launch new album with intimate shows

The Cure launched their long-awaited new album with two intimate concerts for the BBC on Wednesday (30.10.24).

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Listen: Johnnie Walker’s emotional sign-off brings 58-year BBC radio career to close

Johnnie Walker signed off his BBC Radio 2 show with an emotional message as he brought his 58-year career at the broadcaster to a close on Sunday, 27 October.

The Independent UK

DJ Johnnie Walker says it will be ‘sad to say goodbye’ ahead of last show

The veteran presenter announced earlier in October that he was retiring from radio after 58 years due to ill health.

Evening Standard

Al Pacino reveals fame left him feeling 'out of place' and that he skipped Oscars due to 'fear'

The Oscar-winning actor has been revisiting a number of difficult subjects from his personal life lately as he promotes his new memoir

Evening Standard

Johnnie Walker signs off final Rock Show by thanking producer

He is stepping away from BBC Radio 2 as his health worsens.

The Independent UK

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Fearne Cotton reveals devastating reason she left BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Fearne Cotton has revealed her devastating reason for leaving live radio broadcasts in an openly honest and frank interview with presenter Davina McCall.

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman's winter style never misses the mark - and her cool cosy puffer coat has got us dashing to buy our own

Claudia Winkleman's cosy puffer coat is a winter staple that couldn't be easier to style with our everyday outfits this season

Woman & Home

The Beatles top BBC Radio 2 ultimate British group poll

The Beatles have been voted the ultimate British group in a poll of BBC Radio 2 listeners to mark National Album Day later this month.

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BBC Radio poll reveals ‘the ultimate British group’

Poll was held by the BBC as part of National Album Day celebrations

The Independent UK

Radio 2 presenter schedule: Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on breakfast show

Ball announced Mills will replace her on the show — and her exit has sparked a Radio 2 reshuffle as various presenters begin new roles

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball 'spending more time than ever' with ex Fatboy Slim amid family focus

In recent months the BBC Radio 2 star has moved from her £2million country home to a townhouse in Brighton, where the DJ also lives

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay shares health update as he returns to BBC Radio 2 slot

Presenter said he was ‘not 100%’ after short illness that forced him to pull out of Tuesday’s show

The Independent UK

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Vernon Kay forced off air under doctor's orders a day after BBC Radio 2 colleague Zoe Ball's return

The radio DJ was replaced by Gaby Roslin on Tuesday after developing a severe sore throat

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay forced to pull out of BBC Radio 2 slot on ‘doctors orders’

Listeners said host’s voice sounded ‘awful’ during Monday’s episode

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball announces return date after mystery absence

The broadcaster has not been on the The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show since August

Evening Standard

Where is Zoe Ball? BBC Radio 2 return date revealed after presenter 'sells £2million country house'

Presenter said to have sold house and might be moving closer to ex husband Norman Cook

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Evening Standard

Zoe Ball BBC Radio 2 return date revealed following extended absence

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball's concerned fans beg for answers as Scott Mills replaces her on BBC Radio 2 for another week

The beloved broadcaster has been missing from the airwaves for five weeks with no confirmed return date

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball sparks fresh concern as Scott Mills fills in for another week of radio

Ball has taken an extended leave of absence following the death of her mum

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 confirm Zoe Ball’s future after unexpected absence

Host returned briefly after an extended absence following the death of her mother, before leaving again

The Guardian - UK

Steve Wright, former Radio 2 DJ, died from ruptured stomach ulcer

Death certificate seen by BBC says broadcaster, 69, died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer

The Guardian - UK

Vernon Kay uses CDs to keep BBC Radio 2 show going after technical issue

Presenter forced to improvise after track cuts out because of computer system failure

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball feared she'd swallowed her tooth after freak accident ahead of Glastonbury

The presenter recalled the chaotic incident on her BBC Radio 2 show and thanked her dentist for coming to her ‘emergency rescue’

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