BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals her side hustle – colouring books
The Today programme cohost has a new family enterprise with her husband Jeremy Weil, publishing sketches of landmarks in UK cities, and soon the world
July 2024
‘Redefine conversation’: how Just a Minute can help people living with dementia
An academic paper says the show creates ideal conditions for ‘cognitive overload’ and demonstrates how to avoid it
Martha Kearney steps down from presenting Radio 4’s Today programme
Tributes paid to BBC presenter who says she will enjoy lie-ins after six years of 3am starts
Radio 2 ‘golden oldies’ spin-off station on hold amid rivals’ complaints
UK political parties on track to spend £1m on election day online ads
#ukpolitics: how the 2024 general election has played out on TikTok
June 2024
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
BBC Radio 4 scraps daily horse-racing tips from Today programme
Racing Post describes shake-up as ‘significant blow’ to profile of sport as it struggles to stay relevant
Rebel Wilson says idea only gay actors can play gay roles ‘is total nonsense’
Australian actor tells BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs performers should be able to play any role they want
May 2024
Ken Bruce continues to eat into BBC’s audience at Greatest Hits Radio
Presenter has added 1.6m listeners to Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning slot in last 12 months
April 2024
NPR editor who accused outlet of liberal bias resigns
Uri Berliner exits days after publication of an essay saying news organization no longer has an ‘open-minded spirit’
No heart attack: BBC weather presenter who gasped for breath reassures listeners
Simon King says he had just two minutes to run between studios, including up flight of stairs
Michael Ball to host Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2
Presenter ‘more than a little nervous’ to continue legacy of late Steve Wright
March 2024
‘Know your audience’: BBC 5 Live chief on the station’s staying power
The secret life of Paul O’Grady – by his friends: ‘His number’s still saved in my phone. I can’t delete it’
Miranda Sawyer on podcasts and radio
The week in audio: Miss Me?; 53 Minutes; Heroes and Humans of Football – review
Claudia Winkleman says goodbye to BBC Radio 2 listeners during final show
Emma Barnett to join BBC Radio 4’s Today programme
Don’t touch that dial: we like Radio 3 just the way it is
February 2024
‘A James Bond night? Absolutely!’ Radio 3 boss Sam Jackson reveals his big shakeup
The ex-boss of Classic FM is rebooting the BBC’s venerable home of classical music, with new shows and presenters – including a special slot for ‘perfect fit’ Jools Holland