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When does Vernon Kay start on BBC Radio 2?

Listeners want to know when Vernon Kay will start on BBC Radio 2, having replaced Ken Bruce as the new mid-morning presenter in 2023.

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Ken Bruce 'free to monetise brand and could expand PopMaster further' after BBC exit

Ken Bruce's new TV show bases on his iconic PopMaster quiz show could be just the tip of the iceberg for the popular radio presenter after his BBC departure, according to a brand expert

Daily Mirror

Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 as he starts new job

Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 and wanted to prove his worth after leaving the Beeb. The legendary broadcaster has started his new role on Greatest Hits Radio.

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Rylan told 'it should have been you' amid news of huge new BBC soap role as he hints he's looking for love

The BBC Radio 2 host mocked up a version of his own movie poster just before it was revealed that he had landed a huge soap role

Manchester Evening News

Rylan Clark tells fans he's 'near to cracking' as he reveals professional dilemma after Saturday Night Takeaway praise

It comes after the BBC Radio 2 host was heaped with praise after he was pranked by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly

Manchester Evening News

Paul O'Grady's producer says late star was robbed of BBC leaving party after Radio 2 exit

Paul was left utterly disappointed

Nottingham Post

Fans praise 'classy' Ken Bruce comeback as new radio show launched

The Scottish broadcaster left BBC Radio 2 earlier in the year after more than 40 years of service.

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Paul O'Grady's producer says late star was robbed of leaving party after Radio 2 exit

Malcolm Prince, who was Paul O'Grady's producer, revealed that the late radio star was left 'so disappointed' by the way he was treated by BBC Radio 2 bosses

Daily Mirror

Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to plan his day' after Radio 2 exit as he launches new show

The Glasgow-born broadcaster's new show started on Monday on Greatest Hits Radio at 10am, and after 31 years in his previous timeslot, Ken says it will take some time to adjust to the schedule after 40 years at BBC Radio 2.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce praised for 'genius' move as he begins first Greatest Hits Radio show but fans share issue

He's made his way back onto the radio waves weeks after he signed off from his BBC Radio 2 show for the last time

Manchester Evening News

Ken Bruce says first Greatest Hits Radio show feels 'odd' as he starts with Beatles track

Ken Bruce, who recently departed BBC Radio 2 after decades on air, recently started his brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Mirror

Ken Bruce: How ex-BBC DJ introduced his new Greatest Hits Radio show

DJ launched new stint with a song addressing his fans who followed him from Radio 2

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to work his day out' after BBC Radio 2 exit

Ken Bruce launches his new show on Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio this morning (April 3), following his departure from BBC Radio 2 last month after having presented on the radio station for decades

Daily Mirror

Paul O’Grady honoured in unexpected radio tribute he'd find 'very amusing'

The comedian died at the age of 67 "unexpectedly but peacefully" earlier this week, his husband announced

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Paul O’Grady’s last ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

The two-hour show, which originally aired on Boom Radio on Christmas Day last year, will be played in its entirety, including all festive elements.

Daily Record

Lorraine Kelly confesses she stole item from Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 studio

Ken was stunned as he appeared on Lorraine's ITV show and the Scots presenter made the confession.

Daily Mirror

BBC Radio 2 slammed for treating Paul O' Grady 'abominably' amid show departure

BBC Radio 2 has received backlash after paying tribute to Paul O' Grady, with accusations the channel 'messed' the star around and contributing to him leaving his radio show

Wales Online

BBC backlash after paying tribute to former presenter Paul O'Grady

Much-loved star reportedly felt forced to quit his BBC Radio 2 show

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Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady took on 'exhausting work load' for months after shock BBC Radio 2 exit

Before his untimely death, Paul O'Grady is said to have endured an exhausting seven months in which he took on as much work as possible after he felt forced to quit his BBC Radio 2 show

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady died a week before he started new radio job as employers pay tribute to him

Paul O'Grady was due to start a new job at rival station Boom Radio after quitting Radio 2 last summer - but sadly died a week before

Daily Mirror

Zoe Ball is 'heavy of heart' over death of 'dear friend' Paul O'Grady as she pays tribute

Tributes have been paid to late entertainer Paul O'Grady following the news that he has died, with his former colleague Zoe Ball having spoken about him on her BBC Radio 2 show this morning

Wales Online

Buckingham Palace leads tributes to Paul O'Grady

Camilla is said to be 'deeply saddened'

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady 'laughing and surrounded by dogs' day before he died, says Radio 2 pal

Lily Savage star Paul O'Grady was 'laughing and smiling' just hours before he passed away, according to his friend and BBC Radio 2 colleague Malcom Prince

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady’s final words on Radio 2 show as he bid farewell 7 months before sad death

Paul O’Grady presented his much-loved BBC Radio 2 show for 14 years, but left seven months before his shock death after saying he 'wasn't really happy'

Manchester Evening News

Paul O'Grady's poignant sign-off from final BBC Radio 2 show as he prepared for new role before 'unexpected' death

The TV presenter and comedian's partner Andre Portasio confirmed the tragic news in a statement.

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