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Radio 4 flagship Today loses 800,000 listeners in a year to podcasts and rivals

BBC claims online listening increase offsets live decline, while Rajar figures show Greatest Hits and LBC gaining audience

The Guardian - UK

BBC’s share of radio listening falls to lowest point since 2021, figures show

The figure has been above 50% only once since the reporting of radio listening figures resumed in the summer of 2021.

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay on Radio 2 review – not even a ‘warring’ Holly and Phil can hold the new man back

Taking up the hallowed slot filled by Ken Bruce for 31 years, Kay was incredibly nervous, very touching – and placated the haters despite two embarrassing slips

The Guardian - UK

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Vernon Kay shows off his unfortunate hair gaffe as he gets northern welcome to BBC Radio 2

The Bolton-born broadcaster has officially replaced veteran Ken Bruce as he included wife Tess Daly in his opening show

Manchester Evening News

BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay gets emotional during first show as listeners react

Vernon Kay officially took over Ken Bruce's slot on BBC Radio 2 on Monday, May 15 and listeners and colleagues alike all had something to say

Wales Online

Vernon Kay kicks off new Radio 2 show with a promise to his listeners

'It’s only talking, it’s a skill the majority of us were born with'

Wales Online

'Anxious' Vernon Kay makes vow as he replaces Ken Bruce on first Radio 2 show

Four months after being confirmed as Ken Bruce's replacement on Radio 2, the big moment arrived for Vernon Kay as he took the mic for the first time since taking over from the broadcasting legend

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‘It’s like replacing Alex Ferguson’: Vernon Kay shares ‘nerves’ ahead of new BBC Radio 2 show

Kay hosted his first weekday morning show after Bruce left in March following 31 years at the broadcaster

Evening Standard

'It's like replacing Alex Ferguson'... Vernon Kay's 'nerves' ahead of new BBC Radio 2 show

The Bolton-born presenter takes over from Ken Bruce today

Manchester Evening News

Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce

Vernon Kay has spoken out about his new job challenge as he takes over from Ken Bruce - whose show had an audience of 8.4m before he quit for Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay says Ken Bruce fans gave him 'best trolling I've ever had' ahead of Radio2 start

Vernon Kay will take over from the Scottish presenter Ken Bruce on Monday.

Daily Record

Scott Mills' Eurovision photo diary - fancy dress with Jedward and surprising Sam Ryder

The Radio 2 DJ is sharing images from his week of parties and semi-finals ahead of the singing spectacular

Daily Mirror

BBC Breakfast star lands new Eurovision job in career move

The DJ and TV presenter will take to the stage at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Liverpool Echo

BBC Radio 2's Richie Anderson says 'infectious' Mae Muller can win Eurovision

BBC Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson has been out on the streets of Liverpool and explained why he believes Eurovision hopeful Mae Muller might bring the trophy home

Daily Mirror

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Daily Record

Rylan Clark hints at feud with unnamed TV star as he blasts 'rude and fake' presenter

Eurovision Song Contest host Rylan Clark has admitted he can 'see through people very clearly after sharing an insight into his life as a TV presenter

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay reassures concerned Radio 2 listeners as he prepares to take over Ken Bruce show

Presenter said ‘loads of’ fans had shared the same worry with him

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s just me... and eight million listeners’: Vernon Kay gets ready for radio’s top job

As he takes the mic of the biggest job in radio, the presenter talks about working-class pride, advice from Bruce Forsyth – and the one item that’s still on his achievement wish list…

Daily Mirror

Claudia Winkleman brands the Coronation 'Tory Christmas' on BBC Radio 2

Claudia Winkelaman and Jack Whitehall joked that Conservative voters would be celebrating today on King Charles' Coronation, as Jack appeared on Claudia's Radio 2 show

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The Guardian - UK

‘Simply the greatest’: comedians pay tribute to ‘genius’ Barry Humphries

Ricky Gervais, Rob Brydon and Matt Lucas among those paying homage to the Dame Edna Everage star who has died aged 89

Daily Mirror

Barry Humphries' final days as pal Rob Brydon tells how comic made him laugh to the end

Comedian Rob Brydon, friend of Barry Humphries, said he was with the Australian entertainer before he died in Sydney at the St Vincent's hospital following complications from a hip replacement surgery

Manchester Evening News

Rylan and Clark and Scott Mills on why Eurovision should be taken seriously after major announcement

"I think the days of being a bit snide about Eurovision - that's gone"

Manchester Evening News

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 guide and running order revealed including when UK's Mae Muller will perform on the night

The UK is hosting the 67th edition of the contest on behalf of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

BBC serves Bucks Fizz as Eurovision taster in popular shows for finals week

Members of band will appear in special episodes of EastEnders and Pointless Celebrities in run-up to Liverpool final

Daily Record

Rylan Clark and Scott Mills will host BBC Radio 2's Eurovision grand final coverage

The Eurovision 2023 final will take place on Saturday, 13 May, following two semi-finals on Tuesday, 9 May and Thursday, 11 May.

Liverpool Echo

Rylan and Scott Mills confirmed as Radio 2 hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

They will present the contest for Radio 2 with Paddy O’Connell

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