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Patricia Crowther, known as UK’s oldest witch, dies aged 97

Wiccan high priestess’s 1970s BBC radio series is credited with helping to popularise modern witchcraft

The Guardian - UK

How to access BBC Sounds outside the UK – stream BBC radio abroad

Here's how to access BBC Sounds from outside the UK, following the corporation's controversial decision to cut international access to the service.

TechRadar

‘It’s been horrid’: Jo Whiley fights back tears as she shares tragic family loss

The BBC Radio DJ, 60, became emotional as she spoke on the latest episode of her Dig It podcast, which she co-hosts with Zoe Ball.

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BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright's touching final act after death revealed

The beloved BBC broadcaster died suddenly in February last year

Evening Standard

Alex Belfield’s release from prison forces stalking victims to relive their fears

Ex-BBC radio host is planning comeback tour of self-promotion, leaving those affected questioning his remorse

The Guardian - UK

Tottenham face backlash over Postecoglou sacking

England manager Thomas Tuchel has said 'it's not only about titles' as pundits and supporters fume over Spurs' sacking of Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou.

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Lindsey Hilsum recalls taking woman and children’s last words in Rwanda genocide

She was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

Evening Standard

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Weather presenter Julie Reinger leaves BBC after over three decades

Reinger, who joined the BBC in 1992, will celebrate her final day on air on Friday March 28, saying that it is the ‘right time to go’.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball returning to BBC Radio 2 just weeks after breakfast show exit

Zoe Ball - who left her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in December 2024 - is returning to the station this year with a brand new Saturday afternoon show.

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The Guardian - UK

Sorry, Dame Judi, BBC Radio’s job is to find listeners, not train playwrights

Drama on 3 may have lost its place but there’s no need for theatrics, it’s just the reality of change in an era of new formats

The Guardian - UK

Patrick Doyle’s five best film scores – including his pick of an undiscovered gem

Scottish musician Patrick Doyle is an acclaimed composer of over 60 feature film scores with many attendant accolades, honours and awards. I first met him in 2001 while making a now long-vanished series on movie music called Silverscreen Beats for BBC Radio.

The Conversation

"He was the first time I'd ever seen the potential of music to be evil": From Oz punk to Detroit blues, Nick Cave names his Desert Island Discs

Nick Cave chose eight favourite songs on the long-running BBC Radio show

Louder

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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‘I hated playing by the rules’: Johnnie Walker, the empathetic radio DJ with a rebel spirit

His BBC career began with a year-long suspension and he was later fired for on-air comments. Yet the broadcaster’s warmth meant listeners followed him for more than five decades

Louder

Broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker dead at 79

The death of Johnnie Walker has been announced by his BBC Radio colleague Bob Harris

The Independent UK

Johnnie Walker, legendary BBC Radio presenter, dies aged 79

Walker first rose to fame among British music fans as a disc jockey on pirate station Radio Caroline in the Sixties, and later became a favourite among BBC listeners, even if he did hate the Bay City Rollers

Evening Standard

Terminally ill Newcastle fan tells Howe ‘I told you so’ as Tonali tip wins tie

Steven Hunter has been given six months to live but told the Newcastle boss he is ‘available on weekends’ after giving a winning managerial tip.

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The Independent UK

BBC Radio announces its jam-packed Christmas 2024 schedule

Mariah Carey, Cher and a ‘Gavin and Stacey’ star will all be making appearances

The Independent UK

Furious French mayors accuse UK of ‘being in denial’ over migrant crossings in demand over cross-border deal

The group of northern French mayors are calling for Border Force officers to be sent back to the UK

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Zoe Ball quits BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Zoe Ball has quit the 'BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show' after six years, and will step down just before Christmas.

The Independent UK

Amol Rajan left mortified after asking terminally ill Dame Esther Rantzen awkward question on BBC Radio

‘That was probably the worst question I’ve ever asked’ said the host

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball BBC Radio 2 return date revealed following extended absence

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Matt Chorley; Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division and New Order; In The Studio: Laurie Anderson – review

5 Live’s new politics show gets off to a solid start; the never-boring story of New Order is retold. Plus, Laurie Anderson on knob-twiddling

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F1 Dutch Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Lando Norris will start from pole position for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.The McLaren driver produced a storming lap to take pole position by 0.356s over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with Oscar Piastri taking third place.George Russell’s late improvement pushed…

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