82 m. ago EastEnders Vicki Fowler returns after 21 years as role recast

EastEnders has confirmed the return of Sharon Watts' sister Vicki Fowler after her uncle Martin Fowler's sad demise on the BBC soap, but she's not the only one heading to Walford

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5 h. ago The week in audio: Facing the Music; Tara and George: Last Rights; Why Is Amy in the Bath? and more – review

The lives of Beethoven, Haydn and co enthral; Audrey Gillan updates her award-winning rough sleepers series. Plus, a choir of cicadas and bathtime fun with Amy Adams Facing the Music Radio 3/BBC SoundsTara and George: Last Rights Radio 4/BBC Sounds)Why Is Amy in the Bath? Grab Bag Collab & Because It’s True ProductionsBetween the Ears: A Symphony of Cicadas Radio 3/BBC Sounds“It’s almost midnight,” purrs Dominic West, all honey and velvet, straight after we hear the famously doomy, four-note opening to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. The wild-eyed composer is in a cart, West tells us energetically, his latest piano sonata getting ruined by the rain, after throwing some coins at the driver and growling his preferred destination. West relishes every syllable of it: “Vi-ennnn-a!” Continue reading...

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34 h. ago BBC issues apology after EastEnders star uses racial slur on live radio

Later in the episode, the presenter, Sarah Montague, issued an apology for the language used during the interview

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35 h. ago BBC forced to apologise as EastEnders star says a racial slur live on air

BBC Radio 4's Sarah Montague was forced to issue an apology after the EastEnders star said a racial slur live on air.

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37 h. ago Rylan Clark issued same demand by fans after taking over Albert Square for EastEnders' 40th celebrations

The BBC Radio 2 star was seen taking over Albert Square to mark EastEnders' 40th anniversary celebrations.

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38 h. ago ITV Bullseye revival 'confirmed' with Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff to return as host

A full series of 'Bullseye' is in the pipeline after the Christmas special was a ratings hit, with Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff close to agreeing to return as presenter

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60 h. ago BBC host issues apology as EastEnders Nick Cotton actor lets slip racial slur on air

The BBC Radio 4 presenter issued an apology after former EastEnders star John Altman made an 'inappropriate' remark

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60 h. ago Properties around sinkhole may still be at risk, local councillor says

Local councillor Matt Furniss said it may take months until residents are allowed to return to their homes.

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3 d. ago Real Housewives of Cheshire comeback date confirmed as fan favourites return for 10 year anniversary

The Real Housewives of Cheshire is returning to our screens for a special anniversary series.

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3 d. ago Married At First Sight full reunion cast confirmed as stars return to screens for one

Married At First Sight is set to return to screens for a one-off reunion special

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3 d. ago Fatboy Slim makes rare appearance with daughter as he spends more time with ex Zoe Ball

BBC Radio 2 star Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim's rarely seen daughter Nelly enjoyed a night out in London with her famous dad as Zoe and the DJ are spending more time together again

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3 d. ago Zoe Ball’s daughter makes rare public appearance with dad Norman Cook at F1 75 Live amid radio return

The 14-year-old stepped out with her DJ father at the star-studded event which saw Gordon Ramsay and Geri Halliwell also in attendance

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3 d. ago Zoe Ball's daughter Nelly, 14, makes a rare public appearance with her dad Fatboy Slim as mum announces Radio 2 return

Their red carpet appearance came just hours after radio presenter Zoe, 54, announced she would be returning to Radio 2.

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4 d. ago Rob Beckett reveals reason for shock exit from BBC Radio 2 show

The comedian began presenting the weekend show back in the summer of 2022, when broadcasting legend Paul O'Grady announced he was leaving his slot of 13 years.

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4 d. ago BBC Radio 2 star quits after taking over iconic show following tragic death

One BBC Radio 2 star has decided to step away from their position at the station after taking over one of the broadcaster's most popular shows following the heartbreaking loss of it's presenter

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4 d. ago Zoe Ball makes stunning BBC Radio 2 comeback after leaving breakfast show

Zoe Ball has confirmed that she will return to BBC Radio 2 to host a new weekly music show as well as two specials

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4 d. ago Rob Beckett quits his BBC Radio 2 show amid tour commitments after replacing Paul O'Grady

Following a schedule shake-up, which saw him regularly swapping with Rob, Paul quit in August 2022 when he was told to share his duties with a younger presenter.

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4 d. ago Zoe Ball to return to Radio 2 months after emotional breakfast show departure

She’ll host a brand new show on the station as well as two specials for the BBC

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4 d. ago Zoe Ball ‘working in local café’ after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Ball’s shifts arrive two months after stepping down from Breakfast Show

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4 d. ago Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 with new weekend show after finding job in a cafe

The beloved broadcaster bid an emotional farewell to her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December after six years as host and was replaced by Scott Mills

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