News about Sara Cox

Soryy Mick and Keef, the Beatles are top of the charts... again.The Fab Four have been named as the ultimate British group by BBC Radio 2 listeners, beating some of the most legendary bands in UK music history. The Fab Four finished ahead of Queen in second, The Rolling Stones in third, and fourth-placed Pink Floyd.

With 15 published books, almost 100,000 combined followers on social media and now the winner of a TikTok prize, British author Talia Hibbert is BookTok's biggest rising star.  Talia, who lives in Nottingham with her partner and dog called Pebbles, is best known as author of the Brown sisters series, focusing on the lives of Chloe, Dani and Eve in turn. The self-professed bookworm writes 'sexy, diverse romance', and is renowned for her sex-positive and inclusive writing, which is heavily inspired by her own experiences. Talia is pictured left with Get A Life, Chloe Brown, right with Take A Hint, Dani Brown, and inset promoting The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco on TikTok.

Sara Cox spoke out on Wednesday about the 'ladette' label she was branded with in the '90s and admitted she 'hates' the term. A 'ladette' is described by the Cambridge Dictionary as 'a young woman who drinks a lot of alcohol, uses rude language, and behaves in a noisy way'. The former radio DJ, 49, led the British ladettes, completed by Zoe Ball, Gail Porter, Sarah Cawood, Donna Air, Claire Gorham, Rachel Williams, and Jayne Middlemiss. The ladette culture was in full swing on the Channel 4 programme The Girlie Show hosted by Sara, Sarah, Claire, and Rachel. The late-night show had a magazine format, featured interviews and live music, and was billed as edgier than other shows on at the time.

The broadcaster and author, 49, was just 27 years old when she had actor Sacha, as his controversial character Ali G, on the breakfast show in 2002. The show was thrown into turmoil when, as part of a gag, Sacha said the f word 'clear as a whistle' live on air - during a slot which was regularly listened to by kids as young as four. Speaking to Elizabeth Day on Tuesday's episode of the How To Fail podcast, Sara has shared her upset at the fact that she was the one who received the blame for the blunder - not the man who had 'stitched her up'. 'It was him,' she said. 'He was the one who said that on my show and I got the kicking. It was all about how I messed up rather than what he did to me.'

Sara Cox has revealed that a Ukrainian refugee and her newborn baby lived with her at her home, and she was even there for the birth. The Radio 2 host, 49, explained that she had opened her doors to the pregnant woman for six months, gushing that she was 'part of the family now'. After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have fled the country to escape the brutal onslaught.

Growing up, I felt lucky to have a mother who recognised what a drawback my Yorkshire accent would be, that it could prevent me from enjoying success in whatever field I chose. It was her life's work to prepare me to rise above my working-class roots. She constantly lectured me about the way I must speak. Nicely was the word she used: 'Not like those young ruffians you try to play with on the street.'

Men have dominated this year's Television and Radio Industries Club Awards with just six of the 28 nominees for the major categories women. Last year women made up 35 percent of the talent represented in categories such as Radio Personality, Soap Actor, TV personality and Radio Show. But the number of women recognised in the nominations for this year's TRIC Awards, which honours television and radio's biggest names, has fallen to 21 percent.

Friends and family members remembered Annie Nightingale at a memorial in London on Thursday afternoon, four months after the pioneering DJ passed away. Nightingale, BBC radio's first ever female disc jockey, died at home aged 83  on January 11 following a short illness. And those who knew her best were in attendance at Trafalgar Square's St Martin-in-the-Fields for a memorial of the talented DJ's life and career.

The timeless tune was voted for by tens of thousands of Radio 2 listeners, beating The Winner Takes It All and Thank You For The Music to be crowned the nation's favourite Abba song. Dancing Queen was a global hit and became the band's only number one song in the United States. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.

She is one of the senior members of the family who remained a constant as the monarch stepped back to focus on his health - reminding the public that while the King is currently out of action, Anne will remain a stalwart member of the royal family. His Majesty is not yet clear of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but his medical team are understood to be 'pleased with the progress made so far' and 'remain positive' about his recovery. (Pictured from L to R: Anne during the Easter service, at a knife crime community group, during an investiture. Inset: Anne and Charles in 2022.)

Sara Cox was awarded the Star Baker apron on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer on Channel 4 on Sunday. The Radio 2 host, 49, impressed judges Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood after acing every challenge and receiving the second Hollywood handshake of the series.  Sara and fellow contestants Adam Hills, Reverent Richard Coles and Joe Locke were tasked with biscuits in the Signature category, custard slices in the Technical bake and finally a Showstopper where they created cakes depicting their famous best friends. 

Adam Hills opened up about his late father's battle with stomach cancer and leukaemia when he competed on The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off.  The Australian comedian, 53, was one of four celebrities to compete on Sunday's episode of the Channel 4 show, alongside radio host Sara Cox, Reverend Richard Coles and Joe Locke. During the episode on Sunday, Adam, who hosts talk show The Last Leg, revealed his own personal experience with cancer and how his father had died from it.

Some faithful listeners have erupted in the wake of Paddy McGuiness's controversial departure from the BBC, but it comes after the comedian demonstrated extraordinary loyalty to the BBC in the aftermath of Top Gear's demise.

Sara Cox admits she was "a complete mess" after learning that close friend and colleague Steve Wright died while she was presenting her Radio 2 show. After paramedics were alerted to a collision at the north west London property, Wright was discovered dead at his £2 million home on February 12. And Cox, 49, who worked with the obnoxious DJ at BBC Radio before his death, admits that the tragic news caused shockwaves throughout the studio floor.

As Emma Barnett was announced as the new host of the BBC Radio 4 Today show from May, rumors are mounting over who will replace her at the helm of Women's Hour. After the retirement of Dame Jenni Murray, Barnett took on the main presenting role of Women's Hour in 2020. It was a natural stepping stone for the broadcaster, who first started working on the show as a 17-year-old and guest-presented for over five years before replacing Dame Jenni. But with Barnett set to leave Women's Hour in just two months - who are the stalking candidates set to fill her shoes?

Sara Cox died on Wednesday afternoon when she likened the death of close friend and colleague Steve Wright to the death of a family friend. The influential DJ, who was discovered dead at his £2 million home on Monday after paramedics were alerted to a 'incident,' has flooded in tributes.' During a subsequent interview with BBC Morning Live, Cox, 49, was announced while Cox, 49, was hosting her Radio 2 show on Tuesday afternoon, and she admitted she was still struggling with the death while still mourning.

Some of the Beeb's most popular voices have been kicked off Radio 2, including Simon Mayo (right inset), Ken Bruce (main image left), and Paul O'Grady (left inset). Listeners are supposed to tune in to their replacements, such as Vernon Kaye and Sara Cox, without knowing the difference. And the sheer injustice of it was brought home yesterday with Steve Wright's sudden death (main picture correct).

According to MailOnline, Steve Wright was discovered dead in his apartment on Monday morning after ambulances were alerted to a 'incident.' Only after ten o'clock on February 12, emergency services rushed to the actor's home in Marylebone, central London, but he was declared dead at the scene. The coroner's report was not being treated as suspicious, but police say a report was not released about his 'unexpected' death. Before his death at the age of 69, the radio personality hosted BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades.

The radio DJ's family announced yesterday that he died on Monday, aged 69, with 'deep sadness and profound regret.' His last performance was a pre-recorded Valentine's Day special three days ago. In his final sign-off, Wright told listeners: 'I'll be back for more love songs next Sunday, ta-da then.' However, another one of his shows, 'in the can,' but it will not be broadcasting, according to The Mirror. MailOnline has contacted the BBC for clarification. Wright's death was seen by colleagues as'very sudden,' because he was in contact with bosses at the station within the first few days.

As they posed for a funny selfie, composer Anthony James snapped the snap (left) of himself next to the beloved BBC Radio 2 host (right and inset). The photograph was taken four weeks ago, when the pair met up in New York, and it is likely that the last picture of Steve before his heartbroken family revealed it on Tuesday. The musician released the images along with an emotional tribute to his 'dear friend Steve', who, he said, had such a passion for Life and Radio'.

Before his death, Steve Wright was supposed to return to BBC Radio 2 as part of a 'pop nostalgia' spin-off station. Last week, Bosses revealed plans to introduce four new radio stations in an attempt to relegate dissatisfied listeners to the BBC, including a new Radio 2 spin-off focusing on the music of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The station would have been the new home of the legendary DJ's Sunday Love Songs show, which had been on the channel since 1996, before his'very sudden' death earlier this week.

During a touching piano rendition of the host's afternoon theme tune, BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg paid a loving tribute to late Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright. The news of Wright's sudden death aged 69 on Monday afternoon stunned family and colleagues alike, as many tried to get to work by live bulletins. Rosenberg celebrated Wright's legendary talent as a DJ on X, formerly Twitter. "He was, quite simply, brilliant...a broadcaster in a class of his own,' He wrote. In the Afternoon theme, I play Steve Wright as a tribute to Steve Wright.'

Sara Cox, Zoe Ball, and Ken Bruce all paid their respects to the veteran host's passing on Sunday afternoon, sparking a torrent of emotional tributes from actors and fellow BBC Radio presenters, including Sara Cox, Zoe Ball and Ken Bruce. And now his listeners are sharing their own memories with Nicki Chapman as she takes the lead of the BBC Radio Breakfast Show from Zoe Ball. Longtime Radio presenter Steve has shared how his death "feels like losing a friend" and how "selecting what Steve meant" to them is so difficult. Some people have also recalled their fond memories of Steve's shows, reminiscing how they listened to him through their teenage and adult lives, while others have recalled seeing the 'kind, funny, humble, and lovable' actor.

Colleagues and acquaintances of BBC broadcaster Steve Wright have been left stunned by the DJ's death after he announced they only knew him a few days ago. Sara Cox and Zoe Ball's deaths were announced this afternoon, sparking an outpouring of emotional tributes from the veteran host. Wright's death was seen as'very, very unexpected' by coworkers, as he was in touch with bosses at the station within the last few days. They told the Mail: Steve had been talking to Radio 2 executives just two or three days ago... we were aware he was having trouble with his health, but nothing that seemed serious.' 'It has been a big surprise.' Nobody believes it. So recently, he was working with his coworkers. It doesn't seem that it's even real.' Jo Whiley, a fellow Radio 2 DJ, said it was'very strange' to be discussing Steve's death on her show when she hadn't seen him 'days before,', while Ken Bruce said he'deserved MBE's to celebrate his 'richly deserved MBE'. Wright, one of the United Kingdom's most popular voices on the airwaves, died at the age of 69.