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BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

The Independent UK

Listen: BBC Radio 2 goes silent for first time in two decades

BBC Radio 2 fell silent for the first time in two decades as a fire alarm prompted an evacuation in the London building on Thursday, 6 March.

The Independent UK

Steve Wright's family 'embroiled in a toxic feud as his elderly father, 94, marries carer 43 years his junior'

Richard Wright, 94, married his 51-year-old carer in September last year

Evening Standard

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Why did Zoe Ball quit BBC Radio 2 in the first place and why is she back?

The star says she is “back to where it all began” as she returned to the station

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball to return to BBC Radio 2 with weekend show

The BBC said from May the 54-year-old DJ will host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 with new weekend show after finding job in a cafe

The beloved broadcaster bid an emotional farewell to her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December after six years as host and was replaced by Scott Mills

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball 'working at beach cafe' with ex-husband Fatboy Slim after quitting BBC Radio 2

Ball, who earned almost £1 million a year at the BBC, left her radio show in December after six years

Evening Standard

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What are the latest allegations to emerge in the BBC’s review into Russell Brand?

The BBC has apologised to staff who believed the actor would ‘always get his way and therefore they stayed silent’

The Independent UK

Key findings: BBC review into conduct of Russell Brand

The actor and comedian denies the accusations, and previously said all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball ‘so proud’ of Scott Mills as he takes over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

His first show was celebrated by famous faces sending in messages of support and with the Greater Manchester town of Stockport being renamed.

Evening Standard

Stockport station renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new radio show

Signage and screens changed for 24 hours to welcome veteran BBC presenter to Radio 2 breakfast show

The Guardian - UK

Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball

‘This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married,’ said presenter

The Independent UK

Stockport renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new BBC Radio 2 show

The Breakfast Show host was serenaded by a choir performing a medley of songs with altered words to celebrate his name.

Evening Standard

Scott Mills says BBC Radio 2 breakfast debut ‘hard to process’ and 'mind-blowing'

Zoe Ball’s successor opened his show on Monday morning saying: ‘If I think too much about the previous occupiers of this show, it becomes mind-blowing to me’

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Zoe Ball will host ‘new show’ on BBC Radio 2, says Gaby Roslin

The presenter previously hinted she would return for ‘new adventures’ – but did not disclose in what capacity

Evening Standard

DJ Spoony ‘really good’ after brain bleed operation as he prepares for new show

The broadcaster, 54, said he was looking forward to hosting his The Good Groove show on Monday.

Evening Standard

Jeremy Vine, 59, shows off first tattoo and shares the heartwarming reason behind it

Broadcaster shared the unexpected news during a chat with his BBC Radio 2 colleague Vernon Kay

The Independent UK

Scott Mills says he is ‘not worried in the slightest’ about major BBC Radio 2 concern

Mills will make his debut as Zoe Ball’s replacement on the flagship show next week

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 poll reveals the UK’s favourite Elvis Presley song

Fans were asked to vote ahead of what would have been the King of Rock and Roll’s 90th birthday

Evening Standard

Suspicious Minds voted UK’s favourite Elvis Presley song by Radio 2 listeners

In The Ghetto finished second, while If I Can Dream came third, Always On My Mind came fourth, and in fifth was Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Evening Standard

Johnnie Walker’s wife raises glass to ‘most devoted husband’ on New Year’s Eve

The DJ’s death was announced by Sounds Of The 70s presenter 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.

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