58 m. ago BBC Radio host dies 'suddenly but peacefully' after 40 years presenting

A beloved radio presenter, known for working at the BBC, has sadly died. This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated...

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65 m. ago Tim Jibson: BBC radio presenter dies suddenly after 40 years on air

A radio host has 'passed away suddenly but peacefully' earlier this month, it's been announced

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5 h. ago Tim Westwood's life post allegations as BBC apologises for missed warnings about Radio 1 DJ

Tim Westwood, 67, stepped down from his show on Capital Xtra in April 2022 amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour but also faces a police probe into historical sexual abuse allegations

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6 h. ago Why did Zoe Ball quit BBC Radio 2 and what is she doing now?

During her last broadcast on December 20, she fought back tears after receiving messages from Doctor Who star David Tennant and singer Kylie Minogue

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6 h. ago Vick Hope opens up on brand new Countryfile role as she says she 'can't wait'

BBC Countryfile has announced that Radio 1 star Vick Hope will be joining the team permanently. The presenter said she 'can't wait' to get started in her new role.

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7 h. ago Countryfile signs up new presenter for first time in years as BBC share announcement

Former Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope has joined the BBC Countryfile team as one of the show's permanent presenters and is set to make her debut next week

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8 h. ago Vick Hope says 'I'm delighted' as she's confirmed as new permanent BBC Countryfile host

Radio 1 DJ Vick Hope has been announced as the latest addition to the BBC's Countryfile team, and the radio DJ is 'delighted' to join the programme as a new permanent presenter

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17 h. ago Lauren Laverne back on BBC Radio 6 Music after cancer diagnosis

The DJ, who was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer, has returned to the airwaves after stepping back last August

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20 h. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

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23 h. ago BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review

The review was launched following allegations about Westwood, who was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by multiple women in 2022.

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26 h. ago BBC says it failed staff and chances to stop Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood but insists it saw no evidence of predatory sexual behaviour

An independent report commissioned in 2022 was published today and revealed there was a 'considerable body of evidence' that the broadcaster failed to investigate fully.

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27 h. ago Tim Westwood: Timeline of allegations following review published by BBC

Westwood has strongly rejected allegations of sexual misconduct.

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27 h. ago BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' as Tim Westwood review finds 'evidence of misogyny and bullying'

Radio 1 DJ’s behaviour ‘was entirely incompatible with BBC values’, the broadcaster says

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27 h. ago BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' after review into Tim Westwood's conduct

The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct found it had “missed opportunities that might have led to action”.

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40 h. ago Call The Midwife creator says she thinks the drama ‘might take a break’

The BBC series, which charts the early years of Nonnatus House in London’s East End, has been a huge success since it debuted in 2012.

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41 h. ago Zoe Ball returns to TV in major new role after stepping down from BBC Radio 2 show

Former BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Zoe Ball is set to make a return to television after leaving the station earlier this year, as she delves into her family history in a new series.

Culture

43 h. ago Zoe Ball makes unexpected return to TV just days after BBC Radio 2 return

Zoe Ball quit her super successful BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in November after "six incredible years" at the helm but fans will soon get a chance to find out much more about the mum-of-one

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48 h. ago Vernon Kay admits to 'losing his mind' in road rage incident on way to BBC Radio 2 show

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has apologised after admitting to a bout of road rage on his way to work. The star said he 'lost his mind' and shouted at a cyclist.

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49 h. ago Lauren Laverne felt return to 6 Music ‘might never come’ after cancer diagnosis

The broadcaster took a break from hosting her breakfast programme in August last year after being diagnosed with cancer.

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51 h. ago Lauren Laverne shares update as she returns to BBC radio show after cancer diagnosis

Presenter Lauren Laverne made her long-awaited return to BBC Radio 6 Music after she stepped back from her breakfast programme in August following a cancer diagnosis

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