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The Independent UK

‘Prank shows are normally done by thick people or jocks’: Dom Joly on the return of Trigger Happy TV

The 00s star has spent decades trying to escape the legacy of his beloved hidden camera show – only to realise it’s time to bring it back on stage. He talks about fooling a Python, hating Noel Edmonds … and why he can’t escape the giant phone

The Guardian - UK

Johnnie Walker’s wife says she is sure her husband ‘loved’ his funeral service

Tiggy was joined by her husband’s former BBC Radio 2 colleagues and Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant at the funeral service on Friday.

Evening Standard

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Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

The Independent UK

Robert Plant and Johnnie Walker’s ex-radio colleagues arrive for DJ’s funeral

Walker died aged 79 in December, with his death being announced on New Year’s Eve by Bob Harris

Evening Standard

Tony Blackburn remembers ‘fine broadcaster and very good friend’ Johnnie Walker

It comes after Walker’s death was announced on air on Tuesday by his friend and colleague Bob Harris.

Evening Standard

Johnnie Walker obituary

Former pirate radio disc jockey who went to Radio 1 and later became a stalwart of Radio 2

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In Pictures: Stars, ceremonies and Swifties bring sprinkling of glamour to 2024

From a star-studded Olympics opening ceremony to Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour, 2024 has provided some memorable showbiz moments.

Evening Standard

BBC reveals Radio 2 ‘pop nostalgia’ spin-off plans after industry feedback

The new Radio 2 extension station plans to play songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with at least 6,000 unique tracks a year.

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

Brent Cross West: London's first new mainline station for 10 years to open this weekend

DJ and broadcaster Tony Blackburn has recorded an opening message that will be played on station tannoys along the line

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 presenter Tony Blackburn shares pneumonia and sepsis experience: ‘I did not know how sick I was’

Tony Blackburn has opened up about his health scare earlier this year and admitted he “did not realise” at the time just how sick he was.

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn, 80, reveals he was hospitalised with sepsis and pneumonia

When his family gathered around his hospital bedside earlier this year, he realised how unwell he was

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn reveals he had sepsis and pneumonia in health update

The ‘Sounds of the 60s’ host took a break from presenting his weekly radio show after he was taken ill in April

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The Independent UK

Les Dennis and Sir Tim Rice lead tributes to Edelweiss singer Vince Hill

Sir Tim hailed Hill as a ‘top ballad singer’.

The Independent UK

‘Edelweiss’ singer Vince Hill dies, aged 89

Tributes have come in from radio DJ Tony Blackburn and lyricist Sir Tim Rice

The National (Scotland)

'Edelweiss' singer and presenter Vince Hill dies at the age of 89

Vince Hill presented many programmes on TV and radio as well as having success as a solo singer

The Independent UK

Edelweiss singer Vince Hill dies aged 89

Tributes have come in from radio DJ Tony Blackburn and lyricist Sir Tim Rice.

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Louder

"They're just beautiful, musically." Watch George Michael defend Joy Division against Morrissey and Tony Blackburn in this peak 80s exchange

Turns out The Smiths frontman Morrissey was not a big Joy Division fan, but pop superstar in the making George Michael definitely was

The Independent UK

One in seven aged 65 and over turning to loans and credit cards, survey finds

Research from Independent Age highlights the measures older people are resorting to due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Wales Online

Tony Blackburn discharged from hospital after three weeks following chest infection

The veteran DJ has been absent from his BBC Radio 2 show

Daily Mirror

Tony Blackburn gives update on Radio 2 return after three weeks in hospital

DJ Tony Blackburn says he is 'looking forward' to returning to his BBC Radio 2 slot after spending three weeks in hospital following a chest infection

Daily Mirror

Clip of Deborah James' heartbreaking final conversation with her friend wins major award

Dame Deborah James' final radio interview with her close Tony Livesey has been honoured at a radio awards show, one month ahead of the first anniversary of the late mum-of-two's untimely death

Wales Online

Tony Blackburn says he won't be on air for a while as he thanks hospital in health update

The BBC Radio 2 legend thanked fans for their support and kind messages

Nottingham Post

BBC Radio 2 host Tony Blackburn issues health announcement - and will be off air for weeks

He missed his Sounds of the Sixties show last week

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