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Eurovision is ‘our World Cup’, says Scott Mills ahead of semi-finals

The BBC Radio 2 presenter said the song contest is ‘magical’ because ‘there is no bad news’ and it is full of joy and love.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Eurovision 2025 final running order as UK places hopes on Remember Monday

Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK’s entry Remember Monday hoping to avoid the dreaded nul points

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Colin Berry obituary

Broadcaster, disc jockey and newsreader on BBC Radio 2 for nearly 40 years

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

Zoe Ball marks one year since mother’s death, saying: I miss you beyond words

The DJ is set to return to BBC Radio 2 in May to host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Murder on Line One review: Another British broadcaster hops on the whodunnit bandwagon

For many, the words “the first in a new murder mystery series from Jeremy Vine” will feel more like a threat than a promise. Ever since Richard Osman’s monster hit The Thursday Murder Club five years ago, there has been a barrage of crime novels written by British broadcasters —…

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Former BBC Radio 2 DJ Colin Berry dies aged 79

Colin Berry presented the long-running BBC music show Top Of The Pops and appeared on the game show, Blankety Blank

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Former Radio 2 DJ and Eurovision UK spokesman Colin Berry dies at 79

He presented long-running BBC music show Top Of The Pops, and appeared on game show Blankety Blank.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Pulp announce a pair of special live events for the BBC ahead of comeback album More

Pulp have announced ‘Pulp: Radio 2 In Concert’ and ‘6 Music Session: Pulp Live’.

BANG Premier · Apr 15, 2025

Graham Norton to add ‘mayhem’ to Doctor Who with Eurovision-themed episode

The Interstellar Song Contest, the sixth episode, also features Radio 2 presenter Rylan Clark.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Zoe Ball reveals body transformation after £120 ‘menopause treatment’

BBC Radio 2 presenter underwent a lymphatic drainage massage designed to target ‘fluid retention or menopause symptoms’

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025