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This is an archive of news about Gaydar Radio. Some links may no longer work, due to the transient nature of the internet.

Gaydar Radio revamps its schedule
From Media Guardian. Posted July 18 2008, 11.30am
A new lineup at Gaydar Radio sees the departure of former Big Brother contestants Richard Newman and Lea Walker. By John Plunkett (more)

Gaydar Radio calls for Heinz boycott after 'men kissing' ad pulled
From Media Guardian. Posted June 25 2008, 2.23pm
The backlash against Heinz's decision to pull a TV ad featuring two men kissing gathered pace today with an online protest and a boycott call by Gaydar Radio. By John Plunkett (more)

Gaydar marks sixth birthday with rejig
From Media Guardian. Posted February 5 2008, 7.11am
Digital station Gaydar Radio is introducing a new schedule as it revamps its lineup to coincide with its sixth birthday. By John Plunkett (more)

Ex-Blue Peter host to join Gaydar Radio
From Media Guardian. Posted December 19 2007, 10.52am
Former Blue Peter presenter Stuart Miles is to join Gaydar Radio, replacing Sam Vangeen in its weekday lunchtime slot. By John Plunkett (more)

Gaydar DJ Yannick Lawry leaves to do GCap podcasts
From Media Guardian. Posted November 8 2007, 3.14pm
One of Gaydar Radio's best-known DJs, Yannick Lawry, is to leave the radio station to head up a series of new podcasts for Capital parent, GCap. By John Plunkett. (more)

Gaydar gears up for Channel 4 digital radio multiplex
From Media Guardian. Posted October 1 2007, 1.00am
8am: Digital station Gaydar Radio is to launch a podcast production unit and ramp up its live programming. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

Gaydar Radio celebrates best ever listening figures
From Media Guardian. Posted July 30 2007, 1.00am
Digital station Gaydar Radio claims it has had its best ever listening figures. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

Gary Frisch Bursary launched
From Radio Today. Posted May 23 2007, 8.02am
An annual £4,000 award for entrepreneurs and pioneers across the UK who are innovating in the fields of radio and software has been announced by QSoft Consulting, owners of Gaydar Radio, UK Digital Terrestrial Station of the Year, and the Radio Academy. (more)

Big Brother Stars Together on Gaydar Radio
From Merry Media. Posted February 26 2007, 2.08pm
Big Brother 7 stars Richard Newman and Lea Walker will host a show together on Gaydar Radio. The show will air on Sundays for 3 hours and called Dicky and Dolly.. (more)

Gaydar Radio strengthens brand
From Digital Spy. Posted February 15 2007, 1.33pm
Gaydar Radio owner announces the spring launch of its mobile service and a social networking portal. (more)

Gaydar Radio chairman dies
From Media Guardian. Posted February 12 2007, 12.00am
12.30pm: The co-founder and chairman of digital radio station Gaydar Radio has died. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

Gaydar Radio's 17-hour charity marathon for World Aids Day
From Breaking Radio. Posted November 21 2006, 9.36pm
Gaydar Radio has announced plans for a 17-hour charity radiothon to mark World Aids Day on 1 December, with OBs all day from three London venues. (more)

Gaydar's 17-hour marathon for World Aids Day
From thenoise.co.uk. Posted November 21 2006, 9.23pm
Gaydar Radio has announced plans for a 17-hour charity radiothon to mark World Aids Day on 1 December.The digital dance and pop station for the gay community will broadcast live from a number of London venues from 7am to midnight on the day to raise money for Aids charities.The radiothon starts in the heart of London's Soho from 7am to 11am before moving onto Comptons gay pub during the day, ending up at Bar Code in Vauxhall from 6pm to midnight.The station will also broadcast a series of personal testimonials from people with HIV throughout the day.Gaydar programme controller Robin Crowley said: “We're dedicating our entire output to the HIV cause. Our aim is to encourage listeners to donate to the charity of their choice, remind people about safe sex and to tackle the stigma that still surrounds HIV.� (more)

Richard Newman Joins Gaydar Radio
From Merry Media. Posted October 13 2006, 12.12am
Big Brother 7 contestant Richard Newman will be presenting a regular Saturday morning programme on Gaydar Radio.. (more)

Gaydar celebrates record ratings
From Media Guardian. Posted July 25 2006, 8.23am
8am: Gaydar Radio has achieved record listening figures, up 12% year on year. By Julia Day. (more)

Queer Eye star Bennett to host Gaydar radio show
From The Stage. Posted June 19 2006, 6.15pm
Queer Eye for the Straight Eye UK star Julian Bennett is to host a new slot on digital station Gaydar Radio, as part of its expansion programme. (more)

Gaydar Radio signs as sponsor of EuroPride show at Albert Hall
From Brand Republic. Posted February 17 2006, 11.02am
LONDON - Gaydar Radio has signed as the sponsor of a EuroPride 2006 event to be held at London's Royal Albert Hall to celebrate gay culture. (more)