48 m. ago EastEnders star and BBC legend dies aged 73 as tributes paid to 'remarkable man'

The beloved star, who had a memorable appearance in EastEnders back in 2002, has sadly passed away at the age of 73, after years of working with the BBC and featuring on Radio 2

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6 h. ago Good Morning Britain fans left distracted by Blue Peter star's appearance 'can't believe it'

Good Morning Britain spoke to one Blue Peter legend on Tuesday's show after the BBC announced the end of a 66-year-old tradition for the iconic show

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16 h. ago Hollyoaks legend to star in new BBC dark comedy series based on award

Jennifer Metcalfe has joined the cast of the new BBC drama Just Act Normal, which is based on the award-winning play Three Birds by Janice Okoh

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23 h. ago BBC radio legend dies as family share 'heartbreak' and 'shock'

Former BBC Radio Merseyside journalist Graham Whyte has passed away, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from colleagues, friends, and fans.

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48 h. ago Inside BBC legend Andy Peebles' life from nightclub DJ to John Lennon's final interview

Radio presenter and disc jockey Andy Peebles has passed away at the age of 76 as radio legends play tribute to the BBC Radio 1 host who worked for the station from 1978 to 1992

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48 h. ago Radio 1 DJ who was last person to interview John Lennon dies at 76

He spoke to Lennon and Yoko Ono in New York two days before the former Beatle was shot dead

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48 h. ago Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, last interviewer of John Lennon, dies aged 76

He interviewed Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono in New York for a radio series, two days before the musician was shot dead aged 40 in 1980.

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49 h. ago Andy Peebles death: BBC Radio 1 DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview dies suddenly aged 76

Far from being a career highlight, Peebles once said the aftermath of the Lennon interview ‘blighted my life’ and brought him close to a breakdown

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49 h. ago Andy Peebles, BBC Radio 1 DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview, dies suddenly aged 76

Far from being a career highlight, Peebles once said the aftermath of the Lennon interview ‘blighted my life’ and brought him close to a breakdown

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51 h. ago Tributes paid to Piccadilly Radio legend Andy Peebles after death aged 76

Andy went on to work at Radio 1 and host Top of the Pops

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51 h. ago BBC Radio 1 legend dead aged 76: Colleagues lead emotional tribute to star who had 14 years at the station

Fellow radio presenter Mike Read shared the news on X this morning, saying he was 'devastated' about the passing of his 'chum'.

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51 h. ago Andy Peebles dead: BBC Radio 1 DJ dies aged 76 as tributes pour in

BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76, with his colleagues and friends paying tribute to the late broadcaster on social media.

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52 h. ago BBC Radio 1 legend dies aged 76 as heartbroken colleagues pay tribute to star

BBC Radio 1 star Andy Peebles has passed away age 76, as his fellow host Mike Read confirmed online. The news has spread leaving listeners devastated at the Beeb's huge loss

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52 h. ago BBC Radio 1 legend Andy Peebles dies aged 76 as heartbroken colleagues pay tribute to star

BBC Radio 1 star Andy Peebles has passed away age 76, as his fellow host Mike Read confirmed online. The news has spread leaving listeners devastated at the Beeb's huge loss

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53 h. ago Andy Peebles dead: BBC Radio 1 legend dies aged 76 as colleagues lead emotional tributes

Radio presenter and disc jockey Andy Peebles has passed away at the age of 76

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56 h. ago John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review – let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies

The author’s brilliant account of Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting relationship challenges myths, finds new meanings in their music, and even throws up a few surprisesIt is a strange and beguiling experience to find music you have had in your head since childhood reveal new and unsuspected shades of meaning 50 years later. Beatles songs aren’t like most pop songs; instead of fading, they take on a richer colour and nuance, not least because new generations of fans inquire more deeply into what previous listeners might have overlooked or simply misunderstood. One twist of the kaleidoscope and a song we thought we knew suddenly sounds even better than it did the first 100 times we heard it.This is the effect of reading Ian Leslie’s brilliant study of the Beatles’ music, a book that offers not only a lesson in listening (again) but an enthralling narrative of friendship, creative genius and loss. At its centre is the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and the ...

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3 d. ago Yoko Ono reveals death threats from Beatles fans in new film with rare John Lennon footage

Yoko Ono reveals death threats she got from Beatles fans in new film

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4 d. ago John & Paul by Ian Leslie: 'Why work with Paul when I have Yoko?' so said John Lennon a few days after the band broke up

In his new book, Ian Leslie explores the close relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney and its demise.

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5 d. ago BBC legend quits after almost 30 years as she says 'time to move on'

BBC titan Jo Coburn, the presenter of Politics Live, has decided to step down from the show and will be leaving the BBC after 28 years with the broadcaster

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5 d. ago BBC legend Sally Taylor to present final show today after 40 years on air

BBC South star Sally Taylor started working on South Today in 1987 and admitted she felt 'amazing' after making the decision to retire - but fans say the idea of her leaving is 'unthinkable'

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