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The Latest Breaking News from BBC Radio 2

Beloved BBC Radio 2 host quits show after 14 years on air

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The Independent UK

Liza Tarbuck Steps Down – Here's What Made Her Say Goodbye to BBC Radio 2

The heartfelt farewell of Liza Tarbuck as she steps down from BBC Radio 2's beloved Saturday evening show after 14 years. Her warmth and humor made the program a weekend staple

International Business Times UK

Liza Tarbuck quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years: ‘I want my weekends back’

‘This is terrible news for us,’ fellow Radio 2 host Jo Whiley said after learning news

The Independent UK

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Liza Tarbuck steps down from Radio 2 show

Shaun Keaveny will present the Saturday evening slot until the end of March and described Tarbuck as his ‘hero’.

Evening Standard

It’s easy as Eins, Zwei, Drei for UK’s Eurovision entry

Look Mum No Computer, aka Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Austria in May to perform the song.

Evening Standard

Song title confirmed for Look Mum No Computer’s 2026 UK Eurovision entry

The singer, whose real name is Sam Battle, will perform in Austria in May.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball says she misses DJ Steve Wright ‘dearly’ on anniversary of his death

Wright was made an MBE for services to radio in the December 2023 New Year Honours list.

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Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death

Sir Terry’s 1978 hit single The Floral Dance was played on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday.

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 stalwart Nigel Ogden dies 'suddenly' after four decades on air

The broadcaster fronted the much-loved programme The Organist Entertains for 39 years

Evening Standard

Harry Styles thrilled to have Shania Twain on tour

Harry Styles is delighted to have Shania Twain support him at his London concerts later this year.

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Harry Styles' sister is his best friend

Harry Styles' sister Gemma is his best friend and doesn't care about his fame.

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Robbie Williams says he will ‘ride again’ with Take That and reveals new albums

Britpop, his first album since 2019, is due to be released next month.

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams shares emotional text his teenage daughter Teddy sent to him at 2am

The pop star shared the heartbreaking messages on BBC Radio 2

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams says daughter Teddy is ‘so desperate’ to follow in his footsteps

Williams said his eldest daughter wants to be a singer.

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Ronan Keating says a full Boyzone reunion tour would be 'incredibly unhealthy'

Ronan Keating says Boyzone will only reunite for their two farewell shows at London's Emirates Stadium this summer as a full tour would be "incredibly unhealthy" for the four members.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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.

MusicRadar

“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!”

The Guardian - UK

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

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