2026 in British radio

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This is a list of events taking place in 2026 relating to radio in the United Kingdom.

Contents

Events

January

February

Station debuts

Terrestrial

Online

Small-scale multiplex switch-ons

Closing this year

Programme debuts

Podcast debuts

Continuing radio programmes

These programmes are still running as of 2026. They are listed by the year they were first broadcast.

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Ending this year

Deaths

See also

References

  1. Martin, Roy (1 January 2026). "The Archers turns 75 with Radio 4 celebrations". Radio Today. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  2. McIntosh, Steven (1 January 2026). "The Archers: Radio 4 drama's cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  3. "Wolf Alice named Radio X record winner". Radio Today. 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  4. Gillibrand, Peter (2 January 2026). "Radio 1Xtra's first female Rap Show host leaves the station". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  5. Jackson, Lucy (23 December 2025). "'We are angry': STV staff to go on strike in New Year over cuts and job losses". The National . Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  6. Martin, Roy (18 December 2025). "STV Radio confirms January launch and schedule". Radio Today. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  7. Martin, Roy (6 January 2026). "STV promised a radio miracle in Scotland.. and delivered". Radio Today. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  8. Martin, Roy (6 January 2026). "Bauer adds local news to Hits Radio UK in Scotland". Radio Today. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  9. Martin, Roy (17 December 2025). "Fix Radio appoints Josh James for drive show". Radio Today. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  10. McIntosh, Steven (15 January 2026). "Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4's Today programme to launch his own company". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  11. Martin, Roy (4 December 2025). "Fix Radio adds Daryl Robinson as Saturday morning host". Radio Today. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  12. Collins, Steve (19 January 2026). "Claire Sturgess to host weekday Mellow Magic Breakfast show". Radio Today. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  13. Collins, Steve (23 January 2026). "Cheshire's Mix 56 partners with UK's largest gas distribution network". Radio Today. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  14. D'Souza, Joe (24 January 2026). "Helen Mayhew to retire from Jazz FM". Rayo. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  15. Martin, Roy (26 January 2026). "Permanent shows for Steffan Powell and Rima Ahmed at 5 Live". Radio Today. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  16. Martin, Roy (26 January 2026). "Rich Clarke gets Saturday Breakfast at Magic". Radio Today. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  17. Collins, Steve (20 January 2026). "BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death". Radio Today. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  18. Martin, Roy (13 January 2026). "Radio 2 Piano Room month confirmed with 16 acts". Radio Today. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  19. Martin, Roy (14 January 2026). "New 80's Heaven station set for launch by Shaun Tilley". Radio Today. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  20. Collins, Steve (27 November 2025). "Tony Blackburn launches new weekly soul show on BBC Sounds". Radio Today. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  21. Bird, Daniel; Mutch, James (2 January 2026). "BBC Radio Merseyside founding member dies as tributes paid". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  22. Whitehead, Andrew (25 January 2026). "Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90". BBC News. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  23. Bird, Daniel (29 January 2026). "BBC Radio 2 legend dies 'suddenly' as heartbroken friends issue tributes". The Mirror. Retrieved 29 January 2026.