Keyword "Radio industry" - List of latest news (104 results)

22/04 For Trump, the message is all. No surprise he’s targeting NPR and PBS | Margaret Sullivan

Trump’s anti-media diatribes are part of the authoritarian playbook. Congress must reject his planned cuts

17/04 Mishal Husain criticises ‘bombastic’ presenting after BBC departure

Former Today host speaks to British Vogue about changes to radio show and shift towards personality-led media

17/04 ACRAs: Australia’s wildest awards show axed for 2025

Australia’s radio industry has been dealt a massive blow with confirmation this year’s awards night, known as the ACRAs, have been scrapped.

15/04 ‘I’m giving up’: Cate Blanchett says she is retiring from acting

The actor has a string of films on the way, but insists her plan to quit is ‘serious’ and she has other plans for her life

23/03 Andy Peebles, former Radio 1 DJ and presenter, dies aged 76

Host of Top of the Pops and My Top Twelve among other shows was one of last people to interview John Lennon

12/03 BBC ‘deeply sorry’ for not protecting female employees from email abuse by ex-presenter

Former Radio Leeds host Alex Belfield was jailed in 2022 for stalking four people including Jeremy Vine

12/03 World Service must be fully state-funded to counter disinformation, say BBC bosses

Ministers must cover full costs of championing western values abroad, senior BBC figures to argue

10/03 BBC News presenter Anna Foster to join Radio 4 Today team

Insiders say her skill in reporting on Middle East convinced bosses she was right person to join flagship programme

06/03 Hughesy’s extraordinary spray at Kyle and ‘bulls**t’ radio industry

Dave Hughes has unleashed on Kyle Sandilands and his struggles in the Melbourne radio market in an extraordinarily candid new interview.

01/02 Sorry, Dame Judi, BBC Radio’s job is to find listeners, not train playwrights | Kate Maltby

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

27/01 Stockport station renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new radio show

Signage and screens changed for 24 hours to welcome veteran BBC presenter to Radio 2 breakfast show

12/01 As tech barons dial up the spreading of lies, why is the BBC dialling down the reporting of truth? | John Harris

A damning report shows how local news cuts stymied coverage of the riots in Plymouth. What fills the vacuum? Misinformation, says Guardian columnist John Harris

31/12 Johnnie Walker obituary

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

29/12 How I beat overwhelm: I kicked my news addiction – and discovered ways to make a proper difference

When I stopped watching, listening, reading and doomscrolling constantly, I no longer felt I was banging my head against a brick wall

28/12 Trump’s threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot

President-elect’s agenda and Project 2025 playbook align in stripping Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s license

28/12 Tidy! Ruth Jones to read Shipping Forecast as Nessa to mark centenary

Gavin and Stacey actor among celebrities including Ellen MacArthur and Damon Albarn who will join celebrations

24/12 For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it | Mohammed Hirmoge

The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyrics

23/12 End of an era as Radio City tower hosts final live broadcast on Christmas Eve

Station overlooking Liverpool hosted most pop stars coming through the city – except those with a fear of heights

20/12 Top Aussie FM radio show of the past 25 years named

The hosts of a popular Australian radio industry podcast have named their pick for the top FM radio show of the past 25 years, with beloved radio duo Hamish and Andy taking out the top spot.

30/11 The week in audio: County Lines; Shane MacGowan – The Old Main Drag; The Rest Is Classified; Short Cuts – review

How children become drug dealers is explored up-close. Plus, fond memories of the Pogues’ poet, a new espionage dadcast, and in praise of the BBC’s axed mini-documentary strand

27/11 Today presenter Mishal Husain to leave BBC in new year

Presenter who joined BBC in 1998 says her time there ‘has involved many memorable moments’

23/11 Mishal Husain believed to be stepping down from Radio 4 Today programme

BBC presenter said earlier this year she had been ‘shaken’ by levels of racism she had recently encountered in the UK

22/11 ‘Cate Blanchett looks stylish in a bee-suit’: Martha Kearney on her wild new interview series

The former Today presenter has swapped news coverage for grilling the famous on their love of nature while out walking

19/11 Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Presenter, who will be replaced by Scott Mills after six years on the show, tells listeners it’s time to ‘focus on family’

16/11 Ally McCoist: ‘I used to have sex weekly - now it’s weakly’

The football pundit on bad timekeeping, wanting to escape the rain, and missing out on the World Cup

07/11 Police submit file to CPS over Tim Westwood sexual abuse allegations

Met inquiry looking into historical accusations against former Radio 1 hip-hop DJ

02/11 Radio can be saviour during TV slowdown, insists BBC comedy chief

A production slump across the TV industry has left comedians struggling to get ideas off the ground, but Radio 4’s Julia McKenzie believes audio is the answer

26/10 DJ Johnnie Walker says farewell to Sounds of the 70s after 58 years at BBC

Radio 2 DJ hangs up headphones due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis which makes breathing difficult

14/10 BBC boss says word ‘talent’ banned as workplace culture review gets under way

Tim Davie says corporation is committed to change after controversies involving senior presenters, including Huw Edwards

13/10 BBC World Service retreat ‘helping Russia and China push propaganda’

BBC director-general Tim Davie to warn world facing ‘all-out assault on truth’ as state-funded media operators broadcast unchallenged

06/10 Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker to retire from radio after 58 years

Broadcaster tells Radio 2 listeners he will step down on 27 October because of worsening pulmonary fibrosis

12/09 MPs could face stricter rules on paid media appearances

Modernisation committee to look at ‘potential conflicts of interest and attention’ as part of wider review

24/08 Broadcaster Emma Barnett: ‘My role is to be OK with not being liked; but that’s something I’ve had to develop’

The broadcaster on being an only child, loving living in Manchester, and early starts on the Today programme

03/08 BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals her side hustle – colouring books

The Today programme has a new family enterprise with her husband Jeremy Weil, publishing sketches of landmarks in UK cities, and soon the world

27/07 ‘Redefine conversation’: how Just a Minute can help people living with dementia

An academic paper says the show creates ideal conditions for ‘cognitive overload’ and demonstrates how to avoid it

18/07 Martha Kearney steps down from presenting Radio 4’s Today programme

Tributes paid to BBC presenter who says she will enjoy lie-ins after six years of 3am starts

10/07 Radio 2 ‘golden oldies’ spin-off station on hold amid rivals’ complaints

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

04/07 UK political parties on track to spend £1m on election day online ads

Digital campaigning gets round media blackout rule restricting broadcasters’ coverage while polls are open

04/07 #ukpolitics: how the 2024 general election has played out on TikTok

Our sample of political content shows how campaigns and individuals have been using the video-sharing platform

24/06 BBC Radio 4 scraps daily horse-racing tips from Today programme

Racing Post describes shake-up as ‘significant blow’ to profile of sport as it struggles to stay relevant

02/06 Rebel Wilson says idea only gay actors can play gay roles ‘is total nonsense’

Australian actor tells BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs performers should be able to play any role they want

16/05 Ken Bruce continues to eat into BBC’s audience at Greatest Hits Radio

Presenter has added 1.6m listeners to Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning slot in last 12 months

18/04 NPR editor who accused outlet of liberal bias resigns

Uri Berliner exits days after publication of an essay saying news organization no longer has an ‘open-minded spirit’

15/04 No heart attack: BBC weather presenter who gasped for breath reassures listeners

Simon King says he had just two minutes to run between studios, including up flight of stairs

02/04 Michael Ball to host Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2

Presenter ‘more than a little nervous’ to continue legacy of late Steve Wright

28/03 ‘Know your audience’: BBC 5 Live chief on the station’s staying power

On 5 Live’s 30th birthday, Heidi Dawson says more of the BBC should be based outside London to reflect the national conversation

27/03 The secret life of Paul O’Grady – by his friends: ‘His number’s still saved in my phone. I can’t delete it’

He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off

23/03 The week in audio: Miss Me?; 53 Minutes; Heroes and Humans of Football – review

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver get honest on their new podcast, while the duos of Dara Ó Briain and Josh Widdicombe, and Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan dive deep into football

23/03 Claudia Winkleman says goodbye to BBC Radio 2 listeners during final show

Romesh Ranganathan will soon fill 10am-1pm slot hosted by 52-year-old presenter since 2021

15/03 Emma Barnett to join BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

Woman’s Hour presenter will replace Martha Kearney as member of morning show’s team from May

26/02 ‘A James Bond night? Absolutely!’ Radio 3 boss Sam Jackson reveals his big shakeup

The ex-boss of Classic FM is rebooting the BBC’s venerable home of classical music, with new shows and presenters – including a special slot for ‘perfect fit’ Jools Holland

17/02 It’s personal: the reaction to Steve Wright’s death is proof of the power of radio | Gillian Reynolds

Kenny Everett, Alistair Cooke, now Wright: some voices are so familiar that they become part of the fabric of our own lives, says the radio critic Gillian Reynolds

13/02 So much more than a DJ, Steve Wright pioneered a new style of talk radio | Mark Lawson

Heavily influenced by the US, Wright perfected a show featuring records split by interviews and comedy

13/02 Steve Wright, BBC Radio presenter, dies aged 69

Broadcaster worked at BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years, garnering millions of devoted listeners

08/02 I’ve battled racism and misogyny in British broadcasting for years. As a Black woman, it’s exhausting | Gemma Cairney

The creative industries in this country are boys’ clubs. Conversations about meaningful change are long overdue, says author and broadcaster Gemma Cairney

04/02 ‘One-off talent’: UK comedy composer Steve Brown dies aged 66

Hit composer scored TV and radio as well as the stage shows X-Factor and TONY!

01/02 Greatest Hits Radio DJ Ken Bruce steals more BBC listeners

Former Radio 2 presenter sees his audience grow to 3.8m, as old station continues to lose listeners

19/01 The Guardian view on radio plays: an underrated cultural resource that must be preserved | Editorial

Editorial: Their status has fallen since the great days of Under Milk Wood or The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, but we still need audio dramas

12/01 Annie Nightingale obituary

Radio 1’s longest-serving broadcaster, dedicated to groundbreaking music for more than 50 years

12/01 Annie Nightingale didn’t only kick down doors in radio – she held them open

The late Radio 1 DJ was inspiring for so many reasons: her unbounded tastes, her all-star connections, and her refusal to be a gatekeeper

06/01 ‘Cool, calm, precise’: how Mishal Husain became the interviewer politicians dread

Before she started on the Today programme it was rare for the main interview to be done by a woman

29/12 Today guest editors review – Radio 4 dishes up eggs over uneasy with Goulding, Kureishi and James May

Christmas tradition dictates unqualified celebrities edit the flagship news show for five days, with results as skippable – and occasionally tasty – as festive leftovers

15/12 Former Aussie radio host slams Triple J

Former Triple J Good Nights presenter Bridget Hustwaite has slammed the ABC for letting go of its longstanding music director Richard Kingsmill in favour of someone from the “commercial radio” sector.

10/12 ‘It’s hell being famous’: second violent death of Serial podcast character raises ethics questions

Tyler Goodson, 32, was killed by police in Woodstock, Alabama, after public radio mega-hit brought fame – but not much else

23/11 Andrew Malkinson to be among Christmas guest editors of BBC Today programme

Malkinson will explore effects of wrongful conviction and will be joined by Ellie Goulding, James May and Hanif Kureishi

12/11 BBC faces broad backlash over cuts to local radio output

Exclusive: fallout includes anger from listeners, potential legal action and concerns from Ofcom

04/11 Bong! Big Ben broadcasts to return to Radio 4’s regular schedule

Westminster’s famous bell will be heard live from next week after years of only occasional appearances

26/10 Met investigating sexual misconduct accusations against Tim Westwood

Former Radio 1 DJ has been interviewed under police caution over accusations four times this year, but has not been arrested

26/10 BBC Radio 2 show loses 1.3m listeners after Ken Bruce departure

Figures reveal audience for weekday show, presented by Vernon Kay since May, declined over summer

21/09 Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac: ‘If you think something is terrible you have to be able to say it’

The former Radio 1 DJ pals are releasing a podcast where they can chat openly about the big stories in music, free of the constraints of radio. They talk about their media beginnings and rediscovering their rebellious spirit

19/09 BBC to investigate if Russell Brand used its taxis to collect 16-year-old girlfriend

Full inquiry under way at broadcaster into comedian’s time there as it removes all his shows from catch-up service

18/08 Stephen Nolan ‘deeply sorry’ after allegations about explicit photos

BBC presenter apologises while denying Irish Times report that team planted producers in TV audience

17/08 RTÉ says Ryan Tubridy will not return to radio show after salary controversy

National broadcaster’s director-general says negotiations for star presenter’s return ended after breakdown of trust

14/08 Helen Skelton quits Radio 5 Live to spend more time with her children

Presenter, who has three young children, says pressures of juggling home and work life are ‘real’

14/08 ‘What the hell?’: Radio star’s on-air bombshell

Melbourne radio host Brendan Fevola has dropped a bombshell claim that will no doubt ruffle feathers in the Australian radio industry.

08/08 Push for radio stations to cough up

Pressure is set to ramp up on the nation’s radio networks when ACT independent senator David Pocock’ introduces a bill on Wednesday to remove caps that limit how much stations must pay artists to broadcast their recordings.

08/08 From weird nostalgia to weak formats, 6 Music is having an identity crisis | Daniel Dylan Wray

In trying to shake off the ‘6 Music Dad’ tag and not be thought of as an indie rock hub, the BBC radio station isn’t sure what it wants to be any more

06/08 Musically, we’re all stuck in the middle with you, Ken Bruce | Barbara Ellen

The success of the likes of Greatest Hits Radio is because old songs have the power to conjure memories of our youth

03/08 BBC Radio 2 loses 1 million listeners since Ken Bruce departure

A large chunk of audience appears to have followed veteran presenter to rival Greatest Hits Radio, figures show

01/08 ‘The human stories behind the music we love’: Radio 3’s Composer of the Week turns 80

As the BBC programme celebrates a milestone, Donald Macleod – in the presenter’s chair for almost 25 years – reflects on its storytelling power and shares his own tales of Hollywood and handstands

26/07 I can’t solve Brexit or the culture wars – but I’ve learned to see the other side of even the most polarised debates | Anne McElvoy

My radio show has encouraged guests to articulate and examine the opposing view to their own. It’s a vital skill in fractious times, says the journalist Anne McElvoy

24/07 X marks the spot: the many fellow fans of Elon Musk’s favourite letter

From The X-Files to X-Men, Xbox to Xerox, X is loved by brands in tech, media, music and more

17/07 Ofcom investigates Ken Bruce show for potential breach of broadcasting rules

Inquiry relates to Greatest Hits Radio’s ‘Face the Family’ campaign, promoted on Bruce’s morning show

21/06 New electric cars won’t have AM radio. Rightwingers claim political sabotage

Conservatives say liberals want to kill talk radio. But there’s plenty else on the AM dial – much of it essential

18/05 Radio 4 flagship Today loses 800,000 listeners in a year to podcasts and rivals

BBC claims online listening increase offsets live decline, while Rajar figures show Greatest Hits and LBC gaining audience

16/04 Britain is a dying nation in need of new curators | Stewart Lee

The Tories’ scorched earth policy has wrecked our rivers, our NHS, our freedom of movement. Now even 6 Music is at risk

04/04 BBC under threat politically under Conservatives, says Ian McEwan

Novelist compares UK to Hungary in Radio Times interview, while Ken Bruce criticises handling of Radio 2 exit

31/03 BBC journalists call second strike over local radio cuts

NUJ members’ 24-hour stoppage on 5 May will coincide with the reporting of local election results

24/03 BBC told Kirsty Lang not to ‘say goodbye’ on leaving Front Row

Journalist voluntarily left Radio 4 show after 19 years but was saddened by lack of BBC announcement

22/03 ‘It just feels a bit sad’: the Rev Richard Coles disappointed at ‘rushed’ BBC Radio 4 exit

Exclusive: BBC fail to publicise the presenter’s Saturday Live exit after 12 years – caused by them relocating the show to Cardiff

15/03 Texas woman becomes longest-serving female radio presenter in the world

Mary McCoy, 85, lived briefly in a tent as a child before breaking into radio in 1951 and eventually sharing a stage with Elvis Presley

03/03 Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce says early BBC exit ‘seems a shame’

Radio host, who is leaving BBC after 46 years, speaks of his sadness at coming off air early before end of his contract

02/03 Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo

Mayo says it is surprising Bruce was allowed to carry on for so long after announcing switch to GHR

28/02 BBC local staff to strike over radio changes and job losses

NUJ votes ‘overwhelmingly’ to back industrial action over programme sharing plan for local radio

25/02 Ken Bruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit

Veteran presenter says BBC has brought forward his last show to beginning rather than end of March

24/02 Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 slot

TV presenter will take over in May when veteran Scottish broadcaster steps down after 31 years

02/02 Why rumours of BBC Radio 2’s demise might be overstated

Could losing half a million listeners to rivals, plus Steve Wright, Vanessa Feltz and Ken Bruce leaving, signal trouble – or that the station is doing something right?

30/01 BBC Local staff to vote on strike action over radio overhaul

National Union of Journalists ballots members in response to BBC plan for programme sharing and loss of 48 staff posts

22/01 The Guardian view on Radio 3’s new leader: a tough challenge ahead | Editorial

Editorial: Besieged by cuts, falling audiences and rows about ‘dumbing down’, BBC radio’s classical music flagship is small but still vitally important

22/01 Can BBC radio thrive in a new world of podcasts?

The loss of Ken Bruce, following other big-name DJs, is a blow for Radio 2. The challenge now is to stay relevant

21/01 ‘It’s like signing Messi’: Ken Bruce’s move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio

Radio 2’s loss of veteran DJ is GHR’s gain as it replaces local stations with its winning formula of 20th-century pop

17/01 Ken Bruce to leave BBC for new radio show

Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer station’s Greatest Hits Radio

02/01 As an ex-BBC presenter, I want to hear a vision that goes beyond cut, cut, cut | Roger Bolton

‘It’s your BBC,’ they say. But that will ring hollow unless licence-fee payers are given a say in what happens, says journalist Roger Bolton

01/01 The Guardian view on the BBC: more important than ever | Editorial

Editorial: The future looks tough for public broadcasting, but its independence must not be compromised