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Jesse from Devon requested Queen because “We’re playing Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen because Matt Hancock’s a c**t.”

Presenter swiftly apologised before playing Don't Stop Me Now by Queen.

Simon Mayo Credit: Marco Vittur/Scala “I knew the Mood Mums would come up,” laughs Simon Mayo. “I haven’t heard the concept mentioned for three years and I’m very happy about that.” I’ve just asked the former Radio 1 and Radio 2 DJ what he makes of the BBC’s drive to win listeners among “family-oriented women aged 35 to 44”, who are big fans of commercial stations with familiar, reassuring playlists like Heart, Smooth and Magic FM. “Look, marketing executives and all those people talk in that language, and the whole thing leaves me cold,” he says. “Here’s the way I...

BBC Radio 2 celebrates musicals with BBC One Musicals: The Greatest Show is coming to BBC Radio 2 forming part of three days of special programmes about the stage and screen. Hosted on radio and television by performer Sheridan Smith, the initiative puts the songs, the shows, and the stars, back on stage at the London Palladium. It will be broadcast from 7pm – 9pm on Sunday 31 January on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, and as a 75-minute show in February on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. From Friday 29 January to Sunday 31 January, for Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals the station has lined up ...