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Rylan Clark announces break from hosting Radio 2 show

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78

Vernon Kay presented his first mid-morning weekday BBC Radio 2 show on Monday May 15

Vernon Kay’s first song choice on Radio 2 has everyone agreeing

English radio and TV presenter Vernon Kay has replaced the veteran Scottish broadcaster Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2.

Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 debut after replacing Ken Bruce: What can we expect?

Vernon Kay has promised it will be "more of the same" ahead of his first mid-morning weekday BBC Radio 2 show today. Picture: BBC/PA Wire

Vernon Kay promises 'more of the same' for first BBC Radio 2 show

Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Rylan can be heard on rail services across the Liverpool City Region. Image: LCR

Eurovision: Graham Norton’s best jokes and one liners

Tony Blackburn has shared with fans that he has been discharged from hospital. The BBC Radio 2 star spent three weeks there recovering from an illness, which forced him to temporarily pull out of his popular Saturday morning show The Sound of the ‘60s.

Tony Blackburn shares update on his health after hospital stay

Vernon Kay will present his first mid-morning weekday BBC Radio 2 show on Monday May 15, it has been announced.

Date for new Vernon Kay weekday BBC Radio 2 show confirmed

McFly announce ‘Power to Play’ UK tour: how to buy tickets and presale details

McFly announce ‘Power to Play’ UK tour - how to buy tickets

Tony Blackburn has had to pull out of his popular BBC Radio 2 show Sound of the 60s after doctors told him to rest amid concerns for his health.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Tony Blackburn reschedules Sound of the 60s tour

Rylan, Scott Mills & Paddy O’Connell will be the BBC Radio 2 presenters for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final and Semi-Finals.

Rylan, Scott Mills & Paddy O’Connell to host Eurovision on BBC Radio 2

Tony Blackburn has had to pull out of his popular BBC Radio 2 show Sound of the 60s after doctors told him to rest amid concerns for his health.

Tony Blackburn pulls out of BBC Radio 2 show amid health concerns

Radio presenter Ken Bruce in the Bauer studios, central London, ahead of his new show with Greatest Hits Radio. The 72-year-old radio DJ said he is "struggling" with how the hours of his workday will change after exiting the BBC.

Ken Bruce’s PopMaster set for TV show: What is PopMaster and when is it on TV?

Radio presenter Ken Bruce in the Global Radio studios, central London, ahead of his new show with Greatest Hits Radio. The 72-year-old radio DJ said he is "struggling" with how the hours of his workday will change after exiting the BBC. Picture date: Wednesday March 29, 2023.

Ken Bruce starts off his Greatest Hits Radio career - first song revealed

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Paul O’Grady’s husband shares the last picture they took together

Paul O’Grady’s final radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

TV presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said. The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.

TV star and comedian Paul O’Grady dies at the age of 67

The comedian has said that the station feels like his “new radio home.”

Why Paul O’Grady quit presenting on BBC Radio 2

Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK entry on BBC Radio 2

Ken Bruce has signed off from BBC Radio 2 for the final time.

What did Ken Bruce play during last show and how did he sign off from Radio 2?

Ken Bruce is due to present his final show on BBC Radio 2 after more than three decades.

Ken Bruce to present final BBC Radio 2 show after more than three decades

Vernon Kay will be taking over from Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2's mid-morning show.

Everything you need to know about Vernon Kay

Ken Bruce is never short of a good quote.

11 interesting and funny quotes from Scottish broadcaster Ken Bruce

BBC handout photo of Vernon Kaye on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2. TV presenter Kaye, 48, will replace veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show. Picture date: Monday February 27, 2023.

Vernon Kay moved to tears while talking about joining BBC Radio 2 ‘family’

Radio favourite Ken Bruce leaving the BBC(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ken Bruce: Radio2 legend ‘surprised and disappointed’ at final show date

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2.

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of mid-morning BBC Radio 2 show

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2, according to reports.

Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Vernon Kay will present the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show while Zoe Ball is absent. (Getty Images)

Vernon Kay reportedly lined up to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Graham Norton, Alesha Dixon and Hannah Waddingham are among the hosts

Hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool unveiled

The great Ken Bruce joined Radio 2 in 1985 as Terry Wogan's replacement on the breakfast show (Picture: Bill Cross/ANL/Shutterstock)

Is Ken Bruce leaving because Radio 2 just didn't love him enough? – Aidan Smith

Ken Bruce is to leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years as host of its mid-morning show (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

BBC Radio 2 may rue the loss of Ken Bruce – Scotsman comment

Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 after more than 30 years in the role

Ken Bruce announces BBC Radio 2 departure after 31 years

Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 in March.

Ken Bruce announces he is leaving BBC Radio 2 after 45 years of broadcasting

Chris Stark and Scott Mills (Getty Images)

Scott Mills to raise thousands for Children in Need

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan

Amol Rajan, who is to replace Jeremy Paxman as the host of University Challenge.

Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge

Linda Riley, Julian Clary, Paul O’Grady and Victoria Scone attend the Rainbow Honours at 8 Northumberland Avenue on June 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

For The Love of Dogs star Paul O’Grady confirms BBC Radio 2 exit

Ken Bruce, and the cake baked by 2013 Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn to celebrate the BBC Radio 2 show host's 70th birthday.

Music legends mark Ken Bruce’s 70th birthday

Fairytale of New York lyrics will be edited on BBC radio this year - here's why

Graham Norton has a new radio show - here’s how to listen

JK Rowling, and Caitlyn, from Portobello, whose drawing was chosen to feature in Ickabog

JK Rowling: 'Releasing my new book gave me a sense of purpose during lockdown'

Graham Norton is leaving BBC Radio 2 after 10 years

The band, fronted by Glasgow-born lead vocalist Mark Knopfler and his younger brother David, were beaten to the top spot by U2’s 1987 album The Joshua Tree. (CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images)

Scottish-born artists’ album ranked second best of the 1980s

After 27 years, Sir Terry Wogan has left the building

Introducing... Multi-skilled Alex Cornish

DJ Krystle cracks it with gong for Forth 1

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Stephen Fry is a past winner of the comedy award. Picture: Getty Images

Flagship Fringe comedy awards plunged into crisis over loss of sponsor

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has written for The Scotsman

Scotland's problem is with London, not Britain, says Gordon Brown

Scottish Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton says Scottish local authorities should follow Cornwall Council's lead on source local motion (pic: Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Scottish councils should follow 'fantastic' Cornwall 'source local' model

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