The RadioToday Programme with Track Radio’s CEO Iain Macintosh On this episode we speak to Track Radio's CEO Iain Macintosh as the station prepares to launch a new sports and music radio station on 4th May

The RadioToday Programme with Track Radio’s CEO Iain Macintosh
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Making Gay History podcast explored in UCL talk by Eric Marcus - PodcastingToday The Making Gay History podcast’s Holocaust series will be presented in London next month.

Making Gay History podcast explored in UCL talk by Eric Marcus
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BBC Studios and SiriusXM launch new US history podcast series - PodcastingToday A new podcast series from BBC Studios and SiriusXM will explore US history through everyday objects.

BBC Studios and SiriusXM launch new US history podcast series
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Radio professionals gather for NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas The NAB Radio Show is underway in Las Vegas and once again British companies and executives are playing a visible role as the global media and broadcast industry gathers for its flagship annual event

Radio professionals gather for NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas
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BBC Radio Manchester marks Salford music centenary day BBC Radio Manchester dedicates full day to Salford artists marking city’s 100 years

BBC Radio Manchester marks Salford music centenary day
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Podcast marks 100 years of Queen Elizabeth II and Sir David Attenborough - PodcastingToday A new podcast mini-series examines the shared legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and Sir David Attenborough ahead of their centenary milestones.

Podcast marks 100 years of Queen Elizabeth II and Sir David Attenborough
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Understanding the news starts with listening - News UK Times Radio cuts through a noisy news cycle with a bold, new campaign.London, Monday April 20, 2026 The news cycle is filled with talkers, shouters and spin. In a new campaign, Times Radio shows that ...

Times Radio cuts through a noisy news cycle with a bold, new campaign.
London, Monday April 20, 2026
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BBC investigation tracks down British soldiers and the children they left behind in Kenya A BBC World of Secrets podcast and BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed a pattern of behaviour impacting multiple generations

BBC investigation tracks down British soldiers and the children they left behind in Kenya
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Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead revisits murder case that devastated Birkenhead in new BBC Local podcast Investigative podcast from BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Audio Scotland looks at the brutal murder of a young girl and one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in modern British history

Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead revisits murder case that devastated Birkenhead in new BBC Local podcast
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Andy Kershaw obituary Broadcaster who brought world music to a mainstream audience on BBC Radio 1 and travelled widely to report on conflict and the cultures that fascinated him

Andy Kershaw obituary
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Royal spin-off podcast expands Piers Morgan Uncensored brand - PodcastingToday A new royal-focused podcast will extend the Piers Morgan Uncensored brand with weekly analysis and commentary.

Royal spin-off podcast expands Piers Morgan Uncensored brand
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Andy Kershaw: Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter dies aged 66 The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
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Andy Kershaw, influential Radio 1 DJ and reporter, dies aged 66 Andy Kershaw has died at the age of 66, his family has confirmed.

Andy Kershaw, influential Radio 1 DJ and reporter, dies aged 66
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New Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio Bauer has appointed James Pllu as Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio, where he was previously Head of Content for both brands.

New Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio
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Radio 1 Dance adds new chart and refreshes daytime schedule Radio 1 Dance is introducing a weekly chart show and updating its daytime schedule.

Radio 1 Dance adds new chart and refreshes daytime schedule
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Maxxwave takes over High Peak small scale DAB multiplex Maxxwave has stepped in to keep the High Peak small-scale DAB multiplex on air after financial pressures put its future at risk.

Maxxwave takes over High Peak small scale DAB multiplex
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Van Morrison, Chaka Khan and Ezra Collective Among Winners at Jazz FM Awards 2026 - Bauer Media Global stars from across jazz, soul and blues gather at KOKO in London for one of the leading nights in the international jazz calendar   Guests and

Van Morrison, Chaka Khan and Ezra Collective Among Winners at Jazz FM Awards 2026
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Small Town Dicks podcast returns with Oklahoma City bombing case focus - PodcastingToday Small Town Dicks returns this week with new episodes centred on a major US investigation.

Small Town Dicks podcast returns with Oklahoma City bombing case focus
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Intelligence Squared to produce Crooked Media’s Pod Save the UK podcast - PodcastingToday Crooked Media has appointed Intelligence Squared as its new production partner for the weekly show, Pod Save the UK.

Intelligence Squared to produce Crooked Media’s Pod Save the UK podcast
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SPIN joins WellFest as official media partner 2026 SPIN will support and broadcast live from WellFest Dublin as part of a new official media partnership next month

SPIN joins WellFest as official media partner 2026
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Podcast Show London reveals first sessions across four stages - PodcastingToday The Podcast Show London has confirmed early programme details, highlighting how major podcast brands are expanding into global formats.

Podcast Show London reveals first sessions across four stages
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History Hit expands May slate with podcasts and streaming titles - PodcastingToday History Hit is adding a wide range of podcast episodes and video content across May, spanning history, culture and documentary storytelling.

History Hit expands May slate with podcasts and streaming titles
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Cancer podcast to be broadcast on Bedrock Radio to widen local access - PodcastingToday A cancer information podcast is now being broadcast on Bedrock Radio to reach more listeners across North East London.

Cancer podcast to be broadcast on Bedrock Radio to widen local access
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BBC confirms Radio 4 long wave service closure this year BBC Radio 4 long wave service will close later this year after confirmation of shutdown plans for the 198 frequency.

BBC confirms Radio 4 long wave service closure this year
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Radio 2 launches Book Club Award shortlist 2026 The BBC Radio 2 Book Club has unveiled its first award shortlist, with the winner to be named at the British Book Awards in May.

Radio 2 launches Book Club Award shortlist 2026
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Rio Fredrika joins KISS - Bauer Media KISS has announced today that Rio Fredrika will be joining the team as she takes over weekend evenings on the station for Friday & Saturday Night KISS

Rio Fredrika joins KISS
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