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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Radio Humberside listeners to choose favourite Coldplay songs
BBC Radio Humberside is asking listeners to vote for their favourite Coldplay band will appear at Craven Park in Hull on 18 and 19 August before performing 10 shows at Wembley Stadium in London. To vote, listeners are asked to choose their five favourite Coldplay songs from all of the Coldplay tracks which made it into the top can vote online here. Voting is open until 16:00 BST on Sunday 3 August and the results will be revealed from Monday 11 August. Listeners can head to BBC Radio Humberside or the BBC Humberside Facebook page for the terms and privacy vote, listeners will need to have a BBC Sounds log in. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tim Jibson death: Long-running BBC presenter dies ‘suddenly', aged 76
BBC radio host Tim Jibson, best known for presenting on BBC Radio Humberside, has died aged 76. It was announced on Wednesday (26 February) that the presenter had died 'suddenly but peacefully' earlier this month. The obituary released by Jibson's family said he died on 9 February 'surrounded by his loving family' after 'the most wonderful day on holiday'. Jibson began his career more than four decades ago on BBC Radio Humberside, where he worked for a large proportion of his career. He also fronted shows including the Paull Hunsley Electric Wireless Show and had hosting stints on the East Yorkshire radio stations Beverly FM and Viking FM. The obituary added that Jibson was a 'good friend to many' and that he will be 'reunited with missed family members'. He is survived by his wife Ann Marie Jibson, his three children Michael, Paul and Lexi, and his three grandchildren. His sons have followed their father's footsteps into the entertainment industry and are both actors: Michael received an Olivier Award for his performance in King George III in the original West End cast of the hit musical Hamilton. We're sad to announce our friend and colleague Tim Jibson has passed away at the age of 76. Tim presented shows in the 70s and 80s before moving to Viking Radio and then founding KCFM. Here's Tim talking about his early days at BBC Radio Humberside: — BBC Humberside (@RadioHumberside) February 26, 2025 Friends and colleagues of the late presenter have been sharing tributes online, with BBC Radio Humberside journalist James Hoggarth writing: 'This is really sad news. Tim was so supportive to me during my early career.' 'He was a fabulous presenter who had a brilliant career. But moreover he was a truly kind hearted and warm person, very giving. My condolences to his wife Amy and his family. RIP Tim.' Radio Humberside personality John Tondeur wrote on X/Twitter: 'Devastated to hear of the passing of my good friend Tim Jibson. Tim gave me my chance in radio and believed in me when others didn't.' 'We were friends for nearly fifty years. I have so much to thank him for. Love and condolences to Ann Marie, Mike, Paul and all family and friends.' One fan added: 'So sorry to hear that one of my childhood radio heroes Tim Jibson has passed away. I was a devotee of his edgy 'Paull Hunsley Electric Wireless show' on @RadioHumberside And he kindly offered my first invitation into a radio studio. RIP legend.'
