AU & NZ

Mark Hine appointed Content Director at ARN Cairns

One year on from the demise of 4BC’s Laurel, Gary and Mark Breakfast show, Mark Hine has returned to radio, at his former network. ARN has confirmed the Brisbane radio legend has been appointed its new Content Director for Star 102.7 and 4CA in Cairns. Prior to their stint on 4BC, the much-loved trio of… Read More
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UK

Matt Chorley interviews Ed Davey on Bournemouth Pier zip line

BBC 5 Live’s Matt Chorley has interviewed Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey while riding the zip line from Bournemouth Pier during his party’s conference in the town.
The conversation is being described as the first, and possibly only, interview to be conducted mid-air above the seafront.
It came as the party’s annual conference brought delegates from across the country to Bournemouth, with debates and speeches taking place at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Ed Davey was seen chatting while gliding along the line, and was asked what he thinks of Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer. His reply? “He’s having a tough time. He needs to help disabled people..”
It follows last year’s interview between the two which took place on a rollercoaster in Brighton.

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UK

Technical error puts carnivorous plants interview on KISSTORY

An interview about carnivorous plants took over the output of KISSTORY on Monday afternoon after a studio switching error.
The technical issue meant Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude was abruptly interrupted for around 10 minutes with off-air chat and a pre-recorded interview meant for another network.
It happened between 12.30pm and 1pm today, during Marvin Humes’s show, who continued oblivious to the incident afterwards.
Meanwhile, Ellie Prohan, who took over at 1pm, managed to reference the incident at around 1.30pm saying it was due to ‘transition issues’.
Bauer told RadioToday: “Due to a technical issue earlier today, instead of hearing Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude some KISSTORY listeners were treated to an unexpected horticultural chat about carnivorous plants.
“We’re very sorry and steps have been taken to make sure this doesn’t grow into anything else.”

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