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Monty Don’s first Chelsea garden will be dog-friendly

Gardeners’ World presenter is bucking the trend to make the event more inclusive

The Guardian - UK

TV’s Monty Don brings love of dogs to his first Chelsea Flower Show garden

The RHS and Radio 2 dog garden aims to give green-fingered dog owners ideas for creating a haven for themselves and their pets.

The Independent UK

Fearne Cotton reveals devastating reason she left BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Fearne Cotton has revealed her devastating reason for leaving live radio broadcasts in an openly honest and frank interview with presenter Davina McCall.

The Independent UK

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Ken Bruce got so drunk while coming up with PopMaster he forgot what the gameshow was

‘None of us could remember what we decided,’ the host said

The Independent UK

The week in audio: Kill List; Call Her Daddy; Boj & Kate Have a Lot on Their Plate; Johnny Walker – review

The tale of a scam hitman on the dark web grips after a slow start; Kamala Harris has the human touch in a US interview; Kate Lawler is moreish; and a radio stalwart is set to bow out

The Guardian - UK

The Beatles top BBC Radio 2 ultimate British group poll

The Beatles have been voted the ultimate British group in a poll of BBC Radio 2 listeners to mark National Album Day later this month.

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BBC Radio poll reveals ‘the ultimate British group’

Poll was held by the BBC as part of National Album Day celebrations

The Independent UK

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Comedian Romesh Ranganathan reveals that he has come ‘very close’ to suicide

The comedian says that he first started getting suicidal thoughts as a teenager after his father was sent to prison

The Independent UK

Radio 2 presenter schedule: Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on breakfast show

Ball announced Mills will replace her on the show — and her exit has sparked a Radio 2 reshuffle as various presenters begin new roles

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker retires due to terminal illness

Walker previously claimed radio show was keeping him alive as it gave him ‘purpose’

The Independent UK

“It’s not often we perform such intimate shows, so we’re really looking forward to this.” The Cure are recording an exclusive gig in London this month, and you could be there to see it

Find out how to get tickets to see The Cure live at special Radio 2 In Concert show

Louder

Vernon Kay shares health update as he returns to BBC Radio 2 slot

Presenter said he was ‘not 100%’ after short illness that forced him to pull out of Tuesday’s show

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball relying on 'green noise' to sleep as she returns to Radio 2 after six-week absence

The broadcaster also shared how ‘super grateful’ she was to be back on air

Evening Standard

Paddy McGuinness to complete UItra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need

Paddy McGuinness has announced he will take on an epic endurance challenge in aid of Children in Need.

Evening Standard

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Zoe Ball returns to Radio 2: Presenter praises Jamie Theakston and Lauren Laverne amid cancer battles

The broadcaster, 53, returned to Radio 2 after a six-week absence

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: The Wonder of Stevie; Greatest Hits Radio 60s; Archive on 4; Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman – review

The Obamas, Janelle Monáe et al sing the praises of Stevie Wonder’s genius; Ken Bruce and Joanna Lumley are a dream 60s radio team. Plus, assorted horrors nuclear and otherwise

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball’s BBC return revealed amid growing concern among Radio 2 listeners

Fans have been worried about host after extended absence

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce recalls BBC decision that ‘annoyed’ him: ‘It was political’

Veteran radio presenter says he fears for the future of the BBC in candid new interview

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TV tonight: festival season climaxes with Sting, the Manics and Sugababes live

All the action from the Radio 2 weekender in Preston. Plus - French drama Sambre: Anatomy of a Crime continues to grip and disturb. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Radio 2 Remembers Steve Wright; The Grand House: Boom Or Blight? – review

A tribute to the much-loved DJ is by turns heartwarming and heart-sinking. And Tristram Hunt explores the survival of Britain’s country houses

Evening Standard

Fans urge Zoe Ball to 'stay strong' amid concern for presenter following sudden Radio 2 show absence

The broadcaster was replaced by Scott Mills on Monday’s show

Evening Standard

Toyah Willcox and Wynne Evans announced as the next contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The stars’ involvement alongside Dr Punam Krishan in this year’s series was confirmed on Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 show on Tuesday

The Independent UK

The stars you won’t see on the BBC highest salaries list – and why

The BBC does not have to disclose the salaries of stars whose programmes were made by independent companies

Evening Standard

BBC's highest earners revealed: Gary Lineker nets £1.3million as Huw Edwards paid £475,000 before resignation

The BBC’s top earners include Gary Lineker, Zoe Ball, Vernon Kay, Greg James and Lauren Laverne

The Conversation

Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured stomach ulcer – what you need to know

Steve Wright, a former Radio 2 DJ, died from a ruptured stomach ulcer at the age of 69, the BBC recently revealed. Although Wright died in February, the cause of death has only just been made known.

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