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2023 In British Radio
This is a list of events taking place in 2023 relating to radio in the United Kingdom. Events January * 1 January – ** BBC Radio 2 dedicates five hours of New Year's Day programming to Take That, including a two-hour countdown of their top hits. ** Damian Lewis presents a two hour programme, ''A Blues and Swing Special'', on Jazz FM. ** Charlie Higson returns to Scala Radio for a second series of ''Charlie Higson and Friends''. * 2 January – ** Former ''Blue Peter'' presenter Lindsey Russell takes over as presenter of the weekday Early Breakfast show at Heart. ** Adil Ray presents a one-off show for Jazz FM on New Year Bank Holiday Monday. ** The Community Media Association undergoes a rebrand for its 40th anniversary. * 3 January – ** CassKidd joins BBC Radio 1Xtra to present a Tuesday evening show previously hosted by Jamz Supernova. ** Sonny Jay begins presenting the weekday late night show on Capital. ** Former Jack FM presenter Trevor Marshall joins Get Rad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio In The United Kingdom
Radio enjoys a huge following in the United Kingdom. There are around 600 licensed radio stations in the country. For a more comprehensive list see List of radio stations in the United Kingdom. BBC Radio The most prominent stations are the national networks operated by the BBC. Five of them are available on analogue radio ( FM and AM) whilst the rest are available on DAB, along with the other five (at 12B, the BBC National multiplex). * BBC Radio 1 broadcasts contemporary pop and rock music output, including live sessions, for a youth audience, with specialist genres and programmes in the evening (FM 97.1 - 99.8 MHz) * BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcasts hip hop, R&B and drum and bass, featuring simulcasts on Radio 1 weeknights and Saturday nights * BBC Radio 2 is the UK's most listened-to radio station, playing classic and contemporary music for an older audience, as well as special interest programmes in the evening (FM 88.1 - 90.2 MHz) * BBC Radio 3 is a classical music station, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |