All news on the topic: BBC Radio 2

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Sara Cox insists 'it's still Radio 2' and defends Vernon Kay as ratings plunge
Sara, who has hosted Radio 2’s drivetime slot since 2018, rubbished the idea that Ken Bruce's replacement is too young for the audience after slump in listeners
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Rylan Clark joins pal James Argent on Marbella stage as they sing to boozy crowd
Former X Factor star and presenter Rylan Clark impressed a boozy crowd as he got up on stage with The Only Way Is Essex pal James Argent to belt out an iconic song
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BBC Radio 2's Tony Blackburn, 80, diagnosed with sepsis after battling pneumonia
BBC Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn has revealed he spent two-months in hospital following a life-threatening sepsis and pneumonia diagnosis after being told he had a chest infection
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Chris Evans says he's 'extraordinarily lucky' after 'second best diagnosis'
Virgin Radio DJ Chris Evans has revealed he is in the early stages of skin cancer, describing himself as 'extraordinarily lucky' to have received the 'second best diagnosis'
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BBC Radio 2 presenter looks totally unrecognisable as they unveil new rock look
BBC Radio 2 presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Visage looked completely unrecongisable after she showed off a whole new look
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BBC Radio 2 legend replaced after 7 years as schedule shake-up continues
BBC Radio 2 stalwart Paul Gambaccini has been replaced as the host of the long-standing programme, Pick Of The Pops, following a series of high-profile shake-ups by the broadcaster
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Jeremy Vine predicts end of BBC Radio 2 career after near-death bike accident
BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine has opened up about the end of his radio career, admitting that he will be 'cool' when the time finally comes for him to hang up his presenting boots
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BBC Radio 2 loses million listeners three months after Ken Bruce's forced exit
BBC Radio 2 have lost a million listeners since Ken Bruce left the station in March after the organisation decided to cut his contract short despite him having the most popular radio programme in the UK
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Biggest BBC radio rants of all time after Arielle Free's tense on-air clash
Following BBC Radio 1 DJs Charlie Hedges and Arielle Free's on-air clash, we revisit some of the most dramatic moments from the radio broadcaster over the years
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Jeremy Vine's incredible gesture for fellow victims of ex-BBC DJ stalker
Jeremy Vine was targeted by deranged DJ Alex Belfield - and has now vowed to help other victims, including theatre blogger Phil Dehany, who was driven to the brink of suicide by Belfield’s torment
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Layton Williams will partner a man on Strictly as bosses eye same-sex couple win
BBC bosses are desperate for a successful all-male pair after Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice went out in week three last year
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BBC presenters' pay in full as Gary Lineker top list for sixth year running
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has dominated the billing as he rakes in a seven-figure salary while Zoe Ball comes a close second
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Jeremy Vine says there 'may be developments today' on BBC presenter's identity
Jeremy was on air on BBC Radio 2 as usual on Monday morning and suggested more details about the BBC presenter scandal will be uncovered before the end of the day
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BBC presenter scandal timeline from when star suspended to teen denial
The full timeline of the BBC presenter scandal so far as an unnamed male host has been suspended from the corporation following claims from a teenager's family regarding sexually explicit images
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Jeremy Vine threatens legal action as people falsely say he's suspended BBC star
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has taken to social media to state he has sought legal advice and will be taking action against people who falsely claim he's the scandal-hit BBC presenter
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Cop who exposed Jimmy Savile as pervert insists suspended BBC presenter is named
The former police officer who exposed Jimmy Savile as a pervert has insisted the suspended BBC presenter, who allegedly payed a teen for explicit pics, should be named
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BBC boss warns people not to speculate online as unnamed presenter suspended
The BBC's Director General Tim Davie has warned against social media speculation surrounding who the unnamed presenter is, after a host allegedly paid thousands for sexual pics from a teenager
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BBC stars who've denied being presenter accused of paying teen for explicit pics
A number of high profile BBC stars have been speaking out to clear their names amid speculation over the identity of the presenter who is accused of paying a teenager to send sexually explicit photos
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Nicky Campbell contacts police as troll says he is the unnamed BBC presenter
BBC radio and TV host Nicky Campbell says he has reported a troll to the police after he was among the many presenters to be accused of allegedly paying a teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit photos
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Jeremy Vine denies he is BBC star accused of paying teenage for explicit images
Hours on from Rylan Clark issuing a similar statement, Radio 2 DJ Jeremy Vine has hit out at claims he is the unnamed BBC presenter who is subject to an internal investigation after allegedly paying a teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit photos
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Rylan Clark denies he is BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit pics
Radio 2 star Rylan Clark has hit out at claims he is the unnamed BBC presenter who is subject to an internal investigation after allegedly paying a teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit photos
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Glastonbury's Emily Eavis gives Arctic Monkeys update and lets slip surprise act
Fears had been growing the Arctic Monkeys could pull out of their Friday night Glastonbury sent with singer Alex Turner revealing he had acute laryngitis on Monday as the Sheffield band cancelled a gig
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Zoe Ball's ex Norman Cook scolds her on Radio 2 after she forgets their marriage
Introducing DJ Fatboy Slim to her listeners this morning on Radio 2, Zoe Ball joked that she had forgotten snippets of Norman's successful career - before he said that she had forgotten that they were ever married
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Skip the mud and stay at home to enjoy Glastonbury Festival 2023 on the BBC
Glastonbury at Home has become increasingly popular in recent years, as viewers settle down to watch the iconic festival live on the BBC from the comfort of their sofas
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Ken Bruce 'enjoying' life after Radio 2 but nervous ahead of PopMaster TV debut
Ahead of Ken Bruce's radio quiz PopMaster making its TV debut next week, the legendary broadcaster opens up on life after BBC Radio 2 and admits to having some reservations about making the switch from radio to TV