Roy Martin

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Bauer’s Cash for Kids Day 2024 has raised £1,032,520 to support children and families across the UK. The funds will provide meals and activities during the summer holidays for 174,598 vulnerable children. The money was raised on Thursday 1st May through a wide range of events and challenges organised by Bauer Media’s radio stations and listeners. Absolute Radio’s Bush & Richie completed a bike ride from Everton to the Emirates Stadium.

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Matt Forde will host his first BBC Radio 4 series, The Matt Forde Focus Group, starting on Thursday 22 May at 6.30pm. The six-part political comedy series will feature Forde in conversation with politicians, comedians and subject experts, discussing current issues and the ideas behind them. Forde described the show as something he has wanted to make for a long time and said, “As well as being a good laugh, it will be an antidote to hearing the same old voices having the same old arguments.

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Tom Ravenscroft will leave 6 Music at the end of May after 23 years, marking the end of his New Music Fix Daily and The Ravers Hour shows. His departure is part of a range of new programmes for the coming months at the station as Mary Anne Hobbs returns as previously announced with a brand-new show on Sundays from 6-8pm, starting 8 June. Her programme will feature conversations with musicians and offer a unique experience for listeners.

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

BBC Radio 2 is preparing a special broadcast to mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid. The station will air Live Aid – The Fans Story on Sunday, 13 July, exactly 40 years since the concert took place. Hosted by Paul Gambaccini, the programme will feature reflections from key figures such as Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. The special also includes interviews with prominent performers from the day, including Francis Rossi, Dee C. Lee, Gary Kemp, and Howard Jones.

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Radio Tyneside is relocating to new studios inside the Newcastle University Students’ Union. The move follows a search for a suitable new home for the station, which has been broadcasting for nearly 75 years. Being based within the Students’ Union brings the chance to collaborate more closely with student media volunteers from Newcastle University, the station says.