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Ex-Radio 2 star Simon Mayo says working for BBC was 'soul destroying' in scathing claim

The radio host moved from Radio 2 to Scala Radio in 2019 but continued to work with the BBC for his popular film-review show – but that came to an abrupt end this year and he now says the Beeb was too restrictive to work with

Daily Mirror

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo: ‘I’ve never heard us described as an island of joy before!’

Radio’s odd couple take questions from actors, directors and Observer readers about optimism, the films they disagree on – and biscuits

The Guardian - UK

Abba lose out to Dutch singer on most-streamed Eurovision song of all time

Waterloo took second place

Wales Online

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The week in audio: Fallen Women; Iain Dale; Kevin O’Sullivan; A House in History and more

A chilling podcast explores 17 cases of women who fell to their deaths in suspicious circumstances

The Guardian - UK

Fearne Cotton 'frustrated' as she's forced to stop doing live radio due to panic attacks

Fearne Cotton says she is no longer able to do live radio shows despite being in the industry for 25 years

Daily Mirror

Rylan Clark woke up naked with make-up artist after he was 'knocked out' by veneer work

Rylan Clark has revealed he was so out of it after heading back from the dentist, he woke up to find he had taken all of his clothes off in the night and his pal Denise in bed

Daily Mirror

BBC Radio 2 Live ditches London for Leeds for two-day music festival

The star studded musical event is heading North to Leeds this September with over 20 artists performing across two days

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Zoe Ball apologises as fans send well-wishes after she leaves part way through Radio 2 show

She was already running late for the show on Monday morning

Nottingham Post

Zoe Ball updates listeners after leaving part way through BBC Radio 2 Show

The BBC Radio 2 breakfast host has apologised after being replaced twice in a day

Wales Online

Zoe Ball apologises to fans as she reveals why she left part way through Radio 2 show after feeling unwell

The broadcaster has been flooded with support after explaining her absence

Manchester Evening News

Foo Fighters' late drummer Taylor Hawkins remembered by Jo Whiley in BBC Sounds tribute

Jo Whiley, 56, fought back tears as she described Taylor as "sunshine on skinny legs" as she looked back at the memories they shared on Monday, following his tragic death aged 50

Daily Mirror

All Star Musicals' Trevor Dion Nicholas casts doubt on Alex Beresford's bold song choice

Alex Beresford, who is best known from his Good Morning Britain role, has chosen a 'bold' Hamilton song for his performance on All Star Musicals and the panellists aren't convinced

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay leaves Radio 2 listeners cringing after unfortunate Jimmy Savile blunder

The former I'm a Celebrity star accidentally confused two Jimmys live on-air whilst filling in for Zoe Ball

Bristol Post

Vernon Kay left red-faced after making Jimmy Savile blunder live on Radio 2 show

“There’s a meme right there.”

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Vernon Kay apologises after confusing Jimmy Somerville for Jimmy Savile live on Radio 2

‘Anyway, let’s move swiftly on,’ said presenter

Daily Mirror

Rylan Clark's mum joining him on Radio 2 after becoming firm favourite on Gogglebox

Rylan Clark will have a very special guest on his Radio 2 show next week - his mum Linda - and fans are here for it

Daily Mirror

Zoe Ball pulls out of Comic Relief as she tests positive for Covid

Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball will be replaced by Alesha Dixon after a positive Covid test forced her to pull out of Comic Relief

Daily Mirror

Radio 2's Whispering Bob Harris is still championing music aged 75 with new show

Radio 2 star Bob Harris is still championing music with his radio show Bob Harris Country, at the age of 75

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Daily Mirror

Rylan Clark makes light of hospital dash by saying 'he's alive' as he makes radio return

Rylan Clark was back to his DJ duties on BBC Radio 2 today after two weeks off due to being unwell

Daily Mirror

Rylan Clark returns to Radio 2 show after weeks away with mystery illness

It Takes Two presenter missed two weeks of his radio show due to a mystery illness. He previously revealed he was rushed to the hospital but is doing better now

Nottingham Post

BBC Radio 2 Paul O'Grady replacement announced as fans vow to switch off

O'Grady's show will now only run for 13 week seasons at a time

Daily Record

Paul O'Grady's Radio 2 listeners say they will 'switch off' as replacement announced

Taking his place for the time being is Celebs Go Dating narrator and stand up comedian Rob Beckett, who will be in the hot seat instead.

Irish Mirror

Paul O'Grady 'terrified' he's being watched by aliens after UFO hovered over him

Paul O'Grady, whose BBC Radio 2 show has been taken off the air until May, once shared why he was convinced aliens were watching him

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady fans threaten to switch off over BBC Radio 2 change

Paul will be replaced by Rob Beckett for 13 weeks

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady supported by Kim Cattrall as BBC Radio 2 show taken off air until May

The For the Love of Dogs star confirmed he will take a 13 week break from his radio show

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