http://www.mediauk.com/ Radio news feed en-gb This compilation copyright 1994-2010 Media UK; individual stories with contributors Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:37:32 +0000 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:37:32 +0000 http://www.mediauk.com/article/4733 Media UK wizardry admin@mediauk.com (Not At All Bad Ltd) 10 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98879?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:33:25 +0000 Chinese media unleashed a torrent of criticism against Google today following reports it would leave the country, with state news agency Xinhua alleging the company was linked to US intelligence. The comments were the latest in a series of angry exchanges sparked by the row over the Internet giant’s complaints of cyber hacking and censorship [...] http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98879 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98878?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:21:28 +0000 The European Union plans to take action against Iran for its jamming of European satellite broadcasts, according to a draft statement by EU foreign ministers ahead of a meeting on Monday. The statement, obtained by Reuters, follows talks among EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and the foreign ministers of Britain, Germany and France on [...] http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98878 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98846?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:19:56 +0000 Channel M Television are to move into GMG Radio's head offices in Salford Quays, joining their flagship Real, Smooth and Rock Radio stations.The four staff will move in to Laser House to oversee the schedule, manage the transmitter and Freeview multiplex business. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98846 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98835?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:30:28 +0000 BBC presenter Shaun Keaveny turned his show over to The Archers theme today after a bungle meant listeners to the Radio 4 rural soap heard three minutes of rock tunes last night. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98835 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98829?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000 Radio 5 Live's move to the new BBC headquarters in Salford has reportedly been delayed three months. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98829 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98857?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000 Radio 5 Live's move to the new BBC headquarters in Salford has reportedly been delayed three months. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98857 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98820?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:06:32 +0000 Sport Relief 2010 promises Match of the Day does Masterchef and Dragons Den does Strictly. What other gems are in store? • Not donated yet? Click here to give to Sports ReliefGird your loins for a telly marathon, ladies and gentlemen, because tonight is Sport Relief 2010! From 7pm on BBC1 tonight we are promised a stellar cast of sports stars and celebrities getting over-excitable in the name of charity. Some will sing, some will dance, many will just make complete fools of themselves while looking mildly uncomfortable. But it's all for an excellent cause, and expected to raise close to £20million for vulnerable people in the UK and the world's poorest countries.For those in any way confused, Sport Relief is the same as Comic Relief, only with a bit more sport and fewer red noses. The event, which has been running since 2002, has spawned several extra heads in the shape of one-off shows and celebrities pushing the boundaries of human endurance. In 2006 David Walliams swam the channel, this year Christine Bleakley waterskied it, not to mention Eddie Izzard's epic 43 marathons in 51 days and the four-day celebrity cycle from John O'Groats to Land's End. Regardless of how you feel about charity telethons, you can't deny that these are achievements, which have raised millions, are pretty impressive. Next year: James Corden will crawl across the Sahara on his hands and knees, dragging Davina McCall and Fearne Cotton behind him. OK, no, I made that up, but a girl can still dream.Two years ago, we we were treated to the frankly bizarre Top Gear does Ground Force, in which Jeremy Clarkson and his cronies completely trashed Steve Redgrave's garden. He was absolutely livid, it was all a bit embarrassing, and as far as I can tell this is not in the schedule for this year's show. I am, however, a bit more gutted about the absence of Sport Relief does The Apprentice – Alan 'Baron' Sugar is currently poking his pointy finger into Gordon Brown's enterprise scheme, so it has been decided he probably shouldn't be on the telly in case this makes us all run out and vote Labour or something.We are, however, promised much telly hilarity in the form of various TV couplings such as Match of The Day does Masterchef (which could be very amusing), and Dragon's Den does Strictly Come Dancing (which almost certainly won't be). James Corden is meeting various sports stars in the guise of Smithy from Gavin & Stacey, but hopefully not taking part in something called The Naked Mile, in which "Stars and members of the public run a mile, naked". There are also special episodes of Walk on The Wild Side, Mock The Week, Outnumbered and Ashes To Ashes and The One Show. There is no celebrity boxing this year, unless you count the joyous Katy Brand taking on Joe Calzaghe. I don't fancy his chances, frankly.Other than that, I really have no idea what the evening holds in store, but I do know that I'll be liveblogging a large chunk of it from 7pm. Not sure what time we'll wrap up – probably around 10.30pm, or when the comment box has deserted me, or when my fingers seize up, or when Fearne Cotton turns up – whichever comes first. It should be fun - see you at 7!BBCCharitiesCelebrityHeidi Stephensguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98820 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98813?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:18:02 +0000 The BBC apologises after Radio 4 listeners heard a song played on digital station 6 Music. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98813 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98819?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:57:35 +0000 The University of Glasgow has suspended a programme on its student radio station Subcity, and removed details of the show from the station's website.It comes after the last edition of "Party Party", transmitted between 2100 and 2200 GMT on Sunday night. During the programme the presenters claimed to be drinking a litre of tequila, used numerous swear words and explicitly discussed sexual activities. The station manager is carrying out an investigation into the broadcast. Though the presenters promoted the responsible drinking website Drinkaware once, they repeatedly encouraged listeners to drink a shot of spirits for every tune they played. One broadcaster recounted how he had threatened violence, and considered using a knife or spanner, against a group of men he suspected of throwing drink at him in an Edinburgh club. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98819 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98782?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:57:26 +0000 Travis Baxter has been appointed as a Consultant for Content and External Affairs Director at Bauer Media, reporting to Dee Ford. He will work with Ric Blaxhill and Regional MDs to develop compelling content for their stations across the UK and continue to support Bauer with external trade bodies and in its Public Affairs lobbying efforts. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98782 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98776?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:53:38 +0000 The BBC Radio 3 DJ Charlie Gillett died yesterday in a London hospital. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98776 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98772?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:26:35 +0000 The University of Glasgow has suspended a Sunday show on student station Subcity, after featuring a litre of tequila, numerous swear words and explicit discussions on sexual activities.The ‘Party Party’ show, broadcast for on hour on Sunday night at 9pm, has been suspended while the station manager carries out an investigation. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98772 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98730?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:50:49 +0000 BBC presenter Shaun Keaveny turned his show over to The Archers theme today after a bungle meant listeners to the Radio 4 rural soap heard three minutes of rock tunes last night. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98730 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98721?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:37:13 +0000 BBC Radio has apologised for a technical problem which replaced the output of Radio 4 with that of 6 Music.It comes just days after the wrong shipping forecast was broadcast, and a repeat of the Now show was aired instead of a new show. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98721 http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98722?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=rss_newsfeeds&utm_campaign=XML Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:15:37 +0000 Antonia Quirke is caught in the middle of a cross-Channel face-off. http://www.mediauk.com/radio/news/go/98722