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BBC Studios has appointed two new staff writers, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio. Christina and Peter’s year-long contracts will see them working across BBC Radio 4 shows like The News Quiz and Dead Ringers, as well as contributing jokes to any number of the wide variety […] […]

Lyca Radio is the new radio partner for the 22nd edition of the Asian Achievers Awards, replacing Sunrise Radio. The brand takes over from its sister station which has been associated with the event until now. This year’s awards will take place on Friday 20th September 2024 at the London Hilton on Park Lane, organised […] […]

Blackburn and Asfield’s community radio stations have been found in breach of their licences for the second time after Ofcom received further complaints about output. A single complaint in August 2022 about Blackburn’s 102.2 was upheld, with the regulator saying the station failed to deliver original output, speech, music, and to deliver on-air and off-air […] […]

Former BBC Radio 1 Going Home co-host Jordan North is taking over from Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast. Speculation over the appointment was mounting over the weekend since Radio 1 announced the swift exit of Jordan on Friday morning. But on Monday morning, Roman announced he is leaving Capital after 10 years, and six years […] […]

GB News is launching its own radio advertising and sponsorship sales house after ending its contract with Bauer Media. Commercial Director Nicole O’Shea tells RadioToday that the channel’s independence from a sales partner meant GB News can now offer targeted solutions for clients across TV, radio, and digital. She said: “The dramatic growth of our […] […]

The National Lottery has partnered with Global to become the first ever sponsor of Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire. The partnership means Lotto from The National Lottery will be integrated into all Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire on-air and social content, and on Global Player. Mark Wright’s 4pm – 7pm Saturday show on Heart will […] […]