Bob Harris. Paul talks about his memoir 'Ready Steady Go'. Radio 2 Live (formally known as Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park and Radio 2's Festival in a Day) is a British music festival that took place from 2011 to 2019 in Hyde Park in London, and it was due to be held in Leeds in September 2022, but it was cancelled due to the death of Elizabeth II.. Mel is 'Unforgivable' and Jim discusses the Simple Minds album 'Direction of the Heart'. Wright first shared the news live during Steve Wright in the Afternoon, saying: I cant hold the slot for ever, so lets give somebody else a go.. A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories. 05:00. Michael and Alfie are Together In Vegas and David stars in Best Of Enemies. Talking of his move, he said: Time actually does fly when youre having fun, and thats certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1 the station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, ROYAL RAVE! Ellie looks ahead to taking part in Strictly, and DJ Silly Boi is back with the big tunes. Read about our approach to external linking. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? Use our service to find it! William's single is 'Bank Of Wildflowers' and Ian's Radio 4 series is 'In Suburbia'. Our playlist stores a BBC Radio 2 track list for the past 7 days. Steve Wright in the Afternoon, BBC Radio 2, Weekdays 2-5 pm. Steve Wright: Jeremy Vine leads tributes to 'legend' DJ as Radio 2 afternoon show axed after 24 years 'Not sure anyone loves radio more than Wrighty,' Jo Whiley tweeted Nicki Chapman sits in for a bank holiday! He will be replaced by Scott Mills, who currently hosts afternoons on Radio 1, in a shake-up of the daytime schedule. In a statement, Wright added that he was developing other projects with the corporation, including a BBC Sounds spin-off called Serious Jockin' as well as "exciting new digital programmes and podcasts, which will feature elements of the afternoon show". Watch: Wright's plans after show? The legendary DJ had returned to the airwaves on Sunday following the shock announcement. Janey Lee Grace, Steve Wright, Miles Mendoza, and Tim Smith are the regular posse. And Mayo, like his stablemate Mark Goodier, knows how to deliver on that brief, backed up by a playlist of familiar songs from the 1960s to 1990s, plus regular features. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. "At the beginning of this year, my friend and boss Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said she wanted to do something different in the afternoons," he explained to listeners on Friday. oes losing half a million listeners mean BBC Radio 2 is in trouble? Dermot O'Leary. Stacey's written Tap To Tidy At Pickle Cottage. The star, 68, announced in July that he would be leaving after 24 years at the station. BBC presenter Scott Mills will be taking over Steve Wrights afternoon slot from autumn 2022. He moved from afternoons to the breakfast slot from 1994 to 95 before joining Radio 2 the following year, initially on Saturday mornings before resurrecting Steve Wright in the Afternoon in 1999. He is, I'll say it again, a radio genius, and he will always be a radio hero.". Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth - What Is This Feeling? Steve Wright to leave Radio 2 afternoon show, Why TV and radio presenters are leaving the BBC, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan, Air strikes pound Sudan capital as truce extended, Suspected IS chief killed in Syria, Turkey says. Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes - The Shires discuss their 4th album Good Years. Plus Mid Afternoon Mastermind. "Thank you, thank you and thank you again. One hour of the best uplifting disco tunes to dance and singalong to. Julian talks Belgravia, Susan chats the Great British Menu and factoids from Dr Hilary. Earlier, Wright expressed his love and gratitude to his listeners. So it's all good. Cox, who has hosted the drivetime show since 2019, said: "It's been an absolute honour following Steve Wright's Big Show and I'd like to thank him for all his support and kindness since I started Teatime. BBC Radio 2 playlist Don't know what song's been playing on the radio? The Good Groove 90s Party Mix - Spot the Eurovision banger! The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Boom has just doubled its audience in a year to nearly half a million, which is a real achievement for a niche radio station where DJs, including the legendary David Hamilton, broadcast from their homes. Why Ed Sheeran is both right and wrong to say most pop songs fit over most other pop songs, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has more to say about Meghan Markle than any stuffy doc, Lizzy Caplan: 'There's so much dark, f***ed-up, wild shit that comes with motherhood', Jerry Springer apologised for ruining the culture. The very best in blues music in all shapes and sizes! GHR tends to target under 60s, whereas we go for young people who happen to be over 60, so between us we can catch those who fall out of Radio 2. A gent. Scott Mills said he was "beyond excited" to be calling Radio 2 his new home, Steve Wright pictured at a Radio 1 Roadshow. Hear the audio that matters most to you. Steve Wright is to leave his BBC Radio 2 weekday show after almost 24 years, after the station's boss told him she wants to do "something different" with the mid-afternoon slot. After Midnight. Wright recalled that Moir had told him: Whatever you do, Wrighty, dont frighten the horses.. Anthony's novel is 'The Twist Of A Knife' and John's album is 'LEGEND'. Programme Website. Thu 20.04 Fri 21.04 Sat 22.04 Sun 23.04 Mon 24.04 Tue 25.04 Wed 26.04 Show by radio station time ( now in London 05:42) The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would. Im beyond excited to be joining the team and working alongside my radio idols and friends at the legendary Wogan House. Authorization is only required to store your personal settings. Jo tells OJ Borg about her ITV series Joanna Lumleys Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti. If theyre looking for a new home, those 50-plus youngsters have two places where theyre very welcome: Boom Radio and Greatest Hits Radio, which made headlines by signing the beloved Ken Bruce last month. Similar programmes By genre: Music > Pop. He said: "That's OK. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He described Wright as "one of the finest broadcasters in the world and someone whom I look up to so much". Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco. Luke's single is 'Horizons Blue' and Josette stars in 'Crossfire'. Jason & Tala on their new ITV drama, plus Miracle & Joe talk new musical 'Be More Chill'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Gina Yashere and On the Mall quiz special. Other friends and famous fans lined up to bid farewell to Wright's daily show. Mark's album and tour is 'Land of Dreams' and Billy's got his 'Cage' EP. As strong as commercial rivals are, Radio 2 still has so much to be upbeat about. Calling all Kings and Queens of the Dance floor! Radio 2 Unwinds with Snow Patrol, Frank Ocean and Saint Etienne. Robert and Andrew reflect on, and look ahead to the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. Theres nothing wrong with targeting younger people, but you cant serve people who are both 35 and 65.. 07/05 . Jane chats to OJ about her career and 2020 tour. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? But when is the final. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), Coldplay - Princess Of China (feat. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. This article contains content provided by Twitter. Today he's chatting to impressionist Jon Culshaw about astronomy and Eastenders actress Samantha Womack about starring in South Pacific. Daily highlights from Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules, What Europe's royals could teach King Charles. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules, What Europe's royals could teach King Charles. I'm beyond excited to be joining the team and working alongside my radio idols and friends at the legendary Wogan House.". If You find any mistake in our schedule, like there is other programme in the radio, than in our schedule, or something is missing, please help us by contacting us on the Contact page, so we can correct it as soon as possible. Lunch and a rest! Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Paddy looks ahead to Sport Relief 2020 and tries to explain how his show Catchpoint works. Wright's plans after show ends? 6 / 8 Tracks . He will be replaced by Scott Mills, who currently hosts afternoons on Radio 1, in a shake-up of the daytime schedule. Language: English Contact: 0500 288 291 Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wr4r Email: steve.wright@bbc.co.uk Episodes Amanda Redman 3/20/2020 More Amanda chats about the latest series of 'The Good Karma Hospital'. . Miley Cyrus), Harry Styles - Treat People With Kindness, Kid Creole and the Coconuts - Annie I'm Not Your Daddy, Cat Burns - go (Radio 2 Piano Room, 20 April 2023), Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night), Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High, Domenico Modugno - Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu), Whitney Houston & George Michael - If I Told You That. Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop. Lunch and a rest! Ex-Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills is already bedding in brilliantly in the 2-4pm slot: its hard to find a better-paced and more authentic show on radio. "We're not done yet. Phil keeps you entertained through the start of Monday. The Radio 2 Book Club with Katie Gutierrez and Ann Cleeves Katie's written More Than You'll Ever Know and Ann is our guest reviewer. Steve Wright has stressed that he is not retiring. Wright made his name on Radio 1 with the original incarnation of Steve Wright in the Afternoon from 1981, bringing energy, comedy and his trusty posse - and pioneering the "zoo" format on the UK airwaves. At the end of September, Ill be taking a break from daytime radio. Maggie has the Radio 2 Book of the Month. To view this content choose accept and continue. Discussing the movie Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, plus DJ Silly Boi has the Jockin. He presented Steve Wright in the Afternoon for 12 years on BBC Radio 1 and 23 years on BBC Radio 2, two of the BBC's national radio stations, the latter being the most popular station in the . Our playlist stores a BBC Radio 2 track list for the past 7 days. KenBruces Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo, KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruces BBC Radio 2 slot, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, KenBruce to leave BBC for new radio show, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio. Scott and Rylan's Epic Eurovision Battle - Episode 2, Let It Grow with Liza Tarbuck, Keeping it Local, Gina Yashere and On the Mall quiz special, Zoe Ball and Dermot O'Leary Live from Windsor Castle, 2023 UKRadioLive.com. "Just to know him and to watch him work was extraordinary," Campbell said. Tracks Of My Years. The DJ delivered a heartfelt speech during the last edition of Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Friday. All good ingredients for a radio station, but theres no doubt that commercial radio is having a moment and making bold strides to gain ground as some older listeners struggle to connect with Mills and the gang. Wright described Mills as a "brilliant and versatile" presenter. One of Boom Radios founders, David Lloyd, is clear about its appeal. If youve listened any time over the past 23 years, me and the team dont really quite know how to thank you enough. As a result of the shake-up, Mills will leave Radio 1, which has been his home since 1998, and will also no longer present his Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live. The subheading and text of this article were amended on 2 February 2023. With guests Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie, plus Serious Jockin', With guests Harry Hill, David Dimbleby and Susannah Constantine, With guest Stacey Solomon and The Radio 2 Book Club with Maggie O'Farrell, With guest Ellie Taylor, plus Serious Jockin', With guests Anthony Horowitz and John Legend, With guests Robert Hardman and Andrew Gregory, The Radio 2 Book Club with Katie Gutierrez and Ann Cleeves, With guests Ball & Boe and David Harewood, With guests Martin Clunes and Jason Manford, With guest Hugh Bonneville, and Serious Jockin', With guests Clare Grogan, and Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel, OJ Borg sits in, with guest Russell Howard, OJ Borg sits in, with guest Rachel Parris, With guests Fiona Bruce & Philip Mould and Gloria Hunniford, With guest Zoe Ball, plus Serious Jockin'.

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