Month: January 2025

Gaby Roslin is joining Magic Radio to host a new weekend show.
The BBC Radio 2 cover host and Radio London presenter will start on Saturday 25th January, presenting the 10am till 1pm show.
Gaby previously covered shifts on Breakfast at BBC Radio 2 recently and was noticeable in her absence from the current cover work, which is being done by Mark Goodier, prior to Scott Mills taking over from Zoe Ball in a few weeks.
“I am so excited to finally be able to share the news that I’m joining the Magic Radio family – literally an opportunity that couldn’t be missed,” Gaby said.
“How lucky am I that I get to spend Saturday mornings with the fabulous Magic Radio listeners – finding out how everyone plans to spend their weekend and spending some time with them at the start of the best two days of the week!”
Magic Radio Content Director Paul Sylvester said: “Gaby is one of Britain’s best broadcasters and we’re delighted to be able to announce today that she’s joining the Magic family.
“Alongside our current much-loved on-air team, and with Gok Wan, Nicki Chapman and Mel Giedroyc, also joining us in January, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for the station with much more to come.”

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Greg James caused a bit of a stir on social media yesterday when he posted a statement about not returning to the Radio 1 Breakfast Show today.
Following taking a break over Christmas, Greg thanked his listeners for the last few years and said he couldn’t continue because Radio 1 is now under corporate control.
Greg is known for sometimes joking about things on social media, but that didn’t stop some fans missing the point that he was having a bit of fun around the reports of Glastonbury now being under the corporate control of the BBC.
Posting on Instagram, Greg said: “The R1 Breakfast show team and I were looking forward to starting another year of the show and delivering a load of stupid stuff to get you through the early hours, it’s one of my all-time favourite gigs.
“We were told that the BBC was now a partner and wanted us to a do lot of things in a way we were not interested in. It seems Radio 1 is now under corporate control and is not the way I remember it being. Thanks for listening the last few years!
“We will not be able to continue our work to mess around with the biggest stars in the world and celebrate our amazing listeners, like Owen who accidentally smashed 10,000 eggs, or Alice who flew to Paris to try and get off with some Olympians in the summer. This also means we’ll no longer be conducting funerals for any more ducks.
“Radio 1 is a corporate turn – off, and not for me like it used to be. Hope to see you on one of my many podcasts instead.”
The Breakfast Show host then returned joking that there had been an error in the information he’d received, and he would be back on the show on Monday morning, saying: “We look forward to being there when you need some fun in the morning! Hope to see you there!”
This post first appeared on OnTheRadio.co.uk.

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Steve Carsey has joined Bauer Media Audio UK as Director (Speech).
This new position sees Steve reporting into Gary Stein, Bauer’s Director of Audio, with a remit that focuses on Bauer’s podcast portfolio and on-demand content, aiming to build new capabilities in speech and on-demand content; and broadening the current portfolio to create market-leading podcasts across multiple genres.
Gary Stein said: “I’m delighted to welcome Steve to the team and know that his incredible experience is going to help lead our podcast and News teams to new heights.
“2025 is set to be another exciting year at Bauer Media Audio UK as we continue to evolve and innovate our products and platforms.
“Steve will be at the forefront of this work as we look to reach out to new audiences and provide new ways for consumers to enjoy our much-loved brands.”
Steve joins the business from Bertelsmann where he held the role of Managing Director of Audio Alliance (UK), overseeing all aspects of the company’s English language radio shows and podcast productions.
His previous experience also includes time at Audible UK where as Senior Director, Originals (International) he managed strategy, production and commissioning in English language for Amazon’s global audience entertainment service; as well as holding the position of Chief Creative Officer at ITN Productions when the team were recognised with an Indie of the Year nomination.
Steve Carsey comments: ‘What a start to the New Year as I join a team at the forefront of innovation in the audio world. I can’t wait to get started on this unique opportunity.
“Building the future of how we share content, identifying impactful stories that resonate with listeners and partnering with talent on the hit formats that deserve to be heard (and seen) is a mission we all share.
“I am excited to be joining such a forward thinking group as Bauer, with a wide remit to amplify the creativity and ambitions of their immensely talented team – and unlock the group’s on demand potential.”

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