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Claudia Winkleman reveals emotional reason she’s quitting Saturday show on BBC Radio 2

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host will present her last show in March 2024, with Romesh Ranganathan taking over the time slot the following month

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman admits she's never washed her pillows – and honestly, we can relate

Experts warn, however, that the consequences are 'significant'

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Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 replacement announced as he goes on hiatus

Kay, who took over from radio veteran Ken Bruce earlier this year, is taking part in the Ultramarathon Challenge

Evening Standard

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Take That to perform BBC Radio 2 gig: Here's how to get tickets

Boy band set to release Windows, their ninth album, in November

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 show loses 1.3m listeners after Vernon Kay replaces Ken Bruce

Mid-morning programme now heard by 6.9m people as opposed to 8.2m who tuned in before veteran’s departure in March

The Guardian - UK

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

Rylan Clark reveals mum Linda, 71, is back in hospital weeks after suffering ‘bad fall’ on holiday abroad

The BBC Radio 2 DJ’s mum was first hospitalised earlier this month after breaking her arm and leg on holiday

Evening Standard

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Russell Brand reminds us that no woman escaped the Noughties unscathed

Brand was operating within the parameters of a time where women and girls were under attack, 24/7, body and soul, says Alexandra Jones

Evening Standard

BBC boss says broadcaster will always 'have questions' over Russell Brand departure

BBC director general Tim Davie has said the corporation will always have questions over Russell Brand’s departure from the broadcaster.

The National (Scotland)

BBC boss on Russell Brand’s Radio 2 exit: ‘We’re always going to have questions’

Tim Davie was the corporation’s director of audio when Brand left his Radio 2 show in 2008 after leaving a ‘lewd’ voicemail for Andrew Sachs.

The Independent UK

From the Sachsgate scandal to conspiracy controversies: A timeline of Russell Brand’s life and career

From the notorious phone calls to Andrew Sachs to his tumultuous and short-lived marriage to Katy Perry, Brand has been the subject of numerous scandals over the years

The Independent UK

Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault at height of fame

The comedian and actor, who denies all allegations, performed a gig in north-west London hours after the claims were published.

The Independent UK

Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault of four women

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period.

The National (Scotland)

Dolly Parton shares hilarious reason she turned down tea with Kate Middleton

‘I thought it was very sweet and nice of her to invite me,’ country singer says

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Chris Evans says he is ‘extraordinarily lucky’ after receiving ‘stage zero’ skin cancer diagnosis

The former BBC Radio 2 host said specialists refer to it as ‘stage zero’ or ‘pre-cancer’

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 loses a million listeners since Ken Bruce departure

It is the biggest quarterly drop for the station since before the pandemic

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Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 loses a million listeners after Ken Bruce departure

It is the biggest quarterly drop for the station since before the pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 loses 1 million listeners since Ken Bruce departure

A large chunk of audience appears to have followed veteran presenter to rival Greatest Hits Radio, figures show

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 sheds a million listeners since Ken Bruce departure

It is the biggest quarterly drop for the station since before the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Margot Robbie says she faked her own death because she hated her babysitter

‘Barbie’ star told Zoe Ball about the incident in a new interview

Manchester Evening News

Rylan fans share their relief as he says 'we're back' and Rob Rinder gives sweary response after 'romance'

The BBC Radio 2 host has been busy jet-setting around Italy in recent weeks with Rob but he's back with news

Manchester Evening News

Rylan Clark sends fans wild with TV return news after declaring 'love' for Robert Rinder

The BBC Radio 2 star has gone back to filming a hit TV show after recording a new travel series with Rob

Manchester Evening News

BBC confirms latest top earners with only one earning more that £1 million in year

The corporation’s annual report has been released

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