Veteran Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies aged 79
Radio presenter Johnnie Walker has died aged 79 Walker enjoyed a 58-year-long career, and his work included the Sounds of the 70s on BBC Radio 2, as well as presenting The Rock Show. He only stepped back from his career two months ago due to ill health. He suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, which is a […]
1 year ago
Zoe Ball announces she is quitting as host of Radio 2 Breakfast Show
Her replacement has already been confirmed Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as host of the Radio 2’s Breakfast Show next month. The presenter said she would be stepping away from the programme to “focus on family.” However, Ball said she would remain with the station, with news on what that would involve […]
1 year ago
Graham Norton has announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2 after ten years
The end of an era Graham Norton has announced he is going to leave BBC Radio 2, after hosting his Saturday morning show for ten years. His last show will be on December 19th. He will of course remain a familiar face at the BBC, continuing to host his Friday night chat show, Drag Race […]
5 years ago
People are very upset that Zoe Ball got Radio 2 job over Sara Cox
#TeamBall or #TeamCox? Zoe Ball was this morning announced as the replacement host of the Radio 2 breakfast show. Replacing former Top Gear presenter Chris Evans, she called it an “honour and privilege” to take over the highly-coveted position. With a long presenting career, which began in the 1990s when she hosted Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast and BBC One […]
8 years ago
Zoe Ball will be paid less than Chris Evans for her new role at Radio 2
Zoe Ball has confirmed that she will be paid less than Chris Evans for her new role as host of the Radio 2 breakfast show The 47-year-old was announced as the replacement for the former Top Gear presenter early this morning. Calling it an “honour and privilege” to take over the highly-coveted position, while it’s a much lauded […]
8 years ago