Month: December 2025

Gaydio has confirmed a new on-air schedule starting next year, bringing new daytime, evening and late-night programmes across its UK network.

The refreshed line-up launches on Monday 5 January and sits alongside the station’s existing Breakfast and Drive output.
Weekday programming begins with Nat Evans on Early Breakfast, followed by Dave Cooper continuing on Gaydio Breakfast from 7am. From 10am, Chris Blackmore moves into mid-mornings, opening each day with an hour of Gaydio Anthems in a new slot.
From 1pm, Helen Scott takes over Gaydio Afternoons, bringing her weekday show to the schedule after previously hosting on Saturdays. At 4pm, Brett Harris remains on the Home Straight, before Kriss Herbert launches a new evening show at 7pm focused on new music alongside familiar Gaydio tracks.
A new late show launches across the network from Monday to Thursday at 11pm, hosted by presenters from around the UK. Jsky presents Mondays, Alfie B Tuesdays, Ashley Conrad Wednesdays and Tom Barber Thursdays, with each programme reflecting different local perspectives.
Weekend changes include a new Saturday afternoon show with Luis Wyatt, Gaydio Chilled on Sundays from 5am with Ellie Talebian, a new Sunday Breakfast hosted by Andy Quick and the introduction of Gaydio Gold on Sunday nights, playing classic dancefloor tracks.
Presenters will continue using split-link technology to reflect local audiences nationally and to showcase work from Gaydio Academy contributors across the UK.
Network Content Director Kriss Herbert-Noble said the schedule reflects the station’s plans for the year ahead and its move into new Manchester studios. Helen said she was looking forward to bringing weekday afternoons to life, calling the role “a dream” and promising a show rooted in shared experiences.
The schedule launches alongside Gaydio’s move into new studios overlooking Manchester’s Gay Village in January this year.
Full Gaydio schedule from January:
Monday – Thursday04:00 – 07:00: Early Breakfast with Nat Evans07:00 – 10:00: Gaydio Breakfast with Dave Cooper10:00 – 13:00: Chris Blackmore (with an hour of Gaydio Anthems from 10am)13:00 – 16:00: Helen Scott16:00 – 19:00: Brett Harris19:00 – 21:00: Kriss Herbert21:00 – 23:00: Gaydio Late Show23:00 – 02:00: Gaydio in the Mix
Friday:04:00 – 07:00: Early Breakfast with Nat Evans07:00 – 10:00: Gaydio Breakfast with Dave Cooper10:00 – 13:00: Chris Blackmore (with an hour of Gaydio Anthems from 10am)13:00 – 16:00: Helen Scott16:00 – 19:00: Brett Harris19:00 – 03:00: The Gaydio Weekend in the mix
Saturday:07:00 – 10:00: John Ryan (Nigel May in Brighton)10:00 – 13:00: Neil & Debbie13:00 – 16:00: All Request Saturday with Anthony Murphy16:00 – 18:00: Luis Wyatt18:00 – 19:00: Craig Law’s Saturday Anthems in the mix19:00 – 03:00: The Gaydio Weekend in the mix
Sunday:05:00 – 07:00: Gaydio Chilled with Ellie Talebian07:00 – 09:00: Andy Quick (Patrick Cawley in Brighton & Andrew Edwards in Manchester)09:00 – 11:00: Nick McCluskey11:00 – 13:00: Darren Milby13:00 – 16:00: Lee Barnes16:00 – 18:00: Bally Singh18:00 – 20:00: Nigel May20:00 – 00:00: Gaydio Gold

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BBC Radio Cymru has confirmed that author Manon Steffan Ros will present its weekly arts programme on Sunday afternoons from the end of January.

She will take over the slot on BBC Radio Cymru from Sunday, 25 January, becoming the new voice of the station’s dedicated arts output.
The programme will continue to explore creativity across Wales, with a focus on contemporary arts, culture and the people shaping them, broadcast every Sunday afternoon on the Welsh language network.
Manon succeeds Ffion Dafis, who is stepping down from the programme as she moves into her new role as Artistic Director of Theatr Bara Caws. The change marks a new chapter for the long-running arts strand on the station.
Speaking about the appointment, Manon said it was a privilege to take on the role and described radio as an important part of her life and connection to Welsh culture. She said she was looking forward to presenting a programme centred on the arts and creative work she cares deeply about.
She also highlighted the role BBC Radio Cymru plays for Welsh speakers living in areas where the language is less widely spoken, describing the station as a vital cultural link for listeners across Wales and beyond.
BBC Radio Cymru Editor Dafydd Meredydd said Manon’s appointment was an exciting step for the station. He said her voice and perspective would bring a personal stamp to the programme while taking listeners across Wales to reflect on what creativity means today.
He also thanked Ffion for her contribution to the arts programme, praising her enthusiasm, passion and knowledge, and wished her well in her new role at Theatr Bara Caws.
Manon will begin presenting the programme at the end of January, continuing BBC Radio Cymru’s commitment to arts coverage and creative conversation on Welsh language radio.

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