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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

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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

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

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce issues warning to Radio 2 over listenership after DJ’s departure

DJ thinks he knows why the BBC station has lost a million fans

The Guardian - UK

Radio 2 ‘golden oldies’ spin-off station on hold amid rivals’ complaints

BBC told to carry out public interest test after commercial competitors said new channel would hit their audience

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Steve Wright, former Radio 2 DJ, died from ruptured stomach ulcer

Death certificate seen by BBC says broadcaster, 69, died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer

The Independent UK

Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright’s cause of sudden death disclosed

Legendary DJ died suddenly in February

Evening Standard

Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture, death certificate reveals

The veteran radio broadcaster died in February at the age of 69

Evening Standard

Sara Cox says a pregnant Ukrainian refugee lived with her and is now 'part of the family'

The Radio 2 host was even present for the newborn’s birth

The Guardian - UK

Vernon Kay uses CDs to keep BBC Radio 2 show going after technical issue

Presenter forced to improvise after track cuts out because of computer system failure

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker told to ‘prepare to die at any moment’ by doctors

‘I only have a finite amount of time left here before I pass over,’ DJ revealed

Louder

Sting, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol, Travis and more to play BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival

“I’ve never been to Preston in my life” says Sting, as he's announced as one of the headline acts at BBC Radio 2's In The Park festival in the city

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