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Aled Jones reveals why doing The Masked Singer was ‘liberating’

Aled Jones has said doing The Masked Singer was “liberating” and a “joy” because it gave him the chance to sing different material. The Welsh singer and radio presenter, 51, was revealed to be Traffic Cone on the popular ITV series earlier this year....

18 Mar 2022 at 16:25

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Jennifer Saunders to present new opera series on Classic FM

Jennifer Saunders will host a brand new series on Classic FM, designed to introduce novice listeners to the world of opera. The Absolutely Fabulous actress is joining Global’s classical music radio station from March 6 to present From Couch to ...

02 Mar 2022 at 14:55

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Susanna Reid, Louise Minchin and Sian Williams remember Bill Turnbull

Susanna Reid has recounted how her former BBC Breakfast co-host Bill Turnbull helped one of her children overcome their fear of dogs, saying her former colleague was like “the dog whisperer”. Good Morning Britain presenter Reid, 51, was among ...

02 Sept 2022 at 11:29

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Tributes paid to ‘remarkable broadcaster’ Bill Turnbull

Bill Turnbull has been remembered as the “kindest, funniest, most generous man” by former colleagues following his death aged 66. The former BBC Breakfast presenter’s family said he died “peacefully” at home in Suffolk on Wednesday after a ...

01 Sept 2022 at 11:24

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BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull dies aged 66 after prostate cancer fight

TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said. They said the BBC Breakfast presenter died “peacefully” at home in Suffolk on Wednesday after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate ...

01 Sept 2022 at 10:13

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Veteran composer John Williams would ‘love’ to write James Bond soundtrack

John Williams has said he would like to write the music for a film in the James Bond franchise, admitting “I’d love it!” The five-time Academy-Award winning composer, who celebrated his 90th birthday this year, is the mastermind ...

29 Aug 2022 at 12:21

Broadcasting world celebrates Bill Turnbull’s life at funeral

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral. The former BBC Breakfast presenter died on August 31 at ...

16 Sept 2022 at 20:26

Classic FM to broadcast special programme in tribute to Bill Turnbull

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Classic FM to broadcast special tribute programme in honour of Bill Turnbull

Classic FM will broadcast a special tribute programme in honour of its presenter Bill Turnbull this weekend. The show, Remembering Bill Turnbull, will air on Saturday from 10am to 1pm in what would have been his usual time ...

02 Sept 2022 at 17:45

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Bill Turnbull ‘lived by high standards’ and encouraged others to do the same

Bill Turnbull “lived by high standards” and “encouraged those who worked with him to do the same”, his former BBC Breakfast copresenter Louise Minchin said. Minchin said Turnbull had made her laugh every day “without ...

02 Sept 2022 at 07:36

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Louise Minchin remembers Bill Turnbull: ‘He always was kind with his time’

Louise Minchin has praised Bill Turnbull for being “kind with his time” as she revealed he was one of the first people she consulted when she decided to leave BBC Breakfast. She was among the names appearing on the ...

02 Sept 2022 at 09:17

Starmer opts for flute as favourite instrument

Sir Keir Starmer’s favourite musical instrument is the flute, the Labour leader has revealed. A black-and-white picture from the politician’s school days show him holding the woodwind instrument, smiling alongside ...

11 Jul 2023 at 15:39

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The Lord Of The Rings soundtrack voted nation’s favourite film music

The soundtrack to The Lord Of The Rings has been voted the nation’s favourite film music in the Classic FM Movie Music Hall Of Fame 2023. Howard Shore’s score beat the likes of Schindler’s List, which was ...

28 Aug 2023 at 19:00

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