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Richard O’Sullivan obituary

Sitcom star of the 1970s and 80s who appeared in Man About the House, Robin’s Nest, and Me and My Girl

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

5 podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

‘Prank shows are normally done by thick people or jocks’: Dom Joly on the return of Trigger Happy TV

The 00s star has spent decades trying to escape the legacy of his beloved hidden camera show – only to realise it’s time to bring it back on stage. He talks about fooling a Python, hating Noel Edmonds … and why he can’t escape the giant phone

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025

Johnnie Walker obituary

Former pirate radio disc jockey who went to Radio 1 and later became a stalwart of Radio 2

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

In Pictures: Stars, ceremonies and Swifties bring sprinkling of glamour to 2024

From a star-studded Olympics opening ceremony to Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour, 2024 has provided some memorable showbiz moments.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

BBC reveals Radio 2 ‘pop nostalgia’ spin-off plans after industry feedback

The new Radio 2 extension station plans to play songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with at least 6,000 unique tracks a year.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

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 · Oct 7, 2024

Brent Cross West: London's first new mainline station for 10 years to open this weekend

DJ and broadcaster Tony Blackburn has recorded an opening message that will be played on station tannoys along the line

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023

BBC Radio 2 presenter Tony Blackburn shares pneumonia and sepsis experience: ‘I did not know how sick I was’

Tony Blackburn has opened up about his health scare earlier this year and admitted he “did not realise” at the time just how sick he was.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn, 80, reveals he was hospitalised with sepsis and pneumonia

When his family gathered around his hospital bedside earlier this year, he realised how unwell he was

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023