Which was the one Christmas present you received as a child that you'll never forget?:

Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke! He says he still tries to dance and plans to ‘live more’ as he celebrates his century.

Happy 92nd birthday to the great Tony Brandon! Hear him back on-air where he belongs - on Boom on December 29th at 4pm.

Happy Christmas Jumper Day 2025 - with Save The Children. Our Peter Quinn, David Hamilton, Roger Day and Graham Dene are certainly joining in! Do share your pics.

Hope you enjoyed seeing the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2025 last weekend. Boom listener John Shawe was there in his fine English Mechanic 1904 - and a suitable hat. Thanks, John!

Farewell, Dame Jilly Cooper. We shall miss you. Jilly was 88

We welcome Sir Trevor McDonald to Boom on Sunday to take part in Jenny Hanley's celebration of 70 years of ITV (8pm). Which would you say is your favourite ever show on commercial TV?

Happy 75th birthday to our great Nicky Horne. Enjoy!

Farewell to Biddy Baxter who has died, aged 92. We remember her name so well from the Blue Peter credits - she edited the programme from 1962 to 1988.

Sorry to hear of the death of James Whale, a thoroughly distinctive radio and TV broadcaster. He was 74. Here he is with our David Hamilton and Jess Conrad.

Stuart “Woody” Wood recalls a low-key reception to his first gig with the Bay City Rollers: “We got rewarded with a cup of tea and a biscuit." Hear him open up about his life and play music that’s special to him on Choices - tonight at 9.

#OnThisDay 1968 : ABC Television, the ITV contractor for the Mid / North England broadcast for the final time. David Hamilton would close the station for the final time.

Happy 78th birthday, David.

Farewell to Dave Cousins - founder and leader of the Strawbs - who has died aged 85.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO wowed Birmingham this weekend - including Boom listener Martin Hughes - before their final gig in Hyde Park next weekend. Which landmark gig of any artist did you attend?

Happy 82nd birthday, Georgie Fame. Have a good one!

On World Beatles Day - which do you think is the best Beatles album?

This week is #volunteersweek25 - celebrating the contributions of volunteers. Do let us know how you help out.

Happy 91st birthday, Pat Boone! Still writing love letters in the sand.

We're delighted to welcome two new presenters! Don Black and Fran Godfrey join the team at our Boom Light station, playing the best in easy-listening and all your 50s favourites.

We are so sad today to hear the news of the death of one of our own - the great John Peters, who has presented programmes on Boom since we began. John was 75. Our thoughts are with his family. www.boomradiouk.com/farewell-joh...

The latest official audience figures are out today - and you've helped us to break more records! We now have more people of our generation listening than ever before - and you listen to us more loyally than listeners to any other national radio station. Thank you!

Maureen Nolan joins us tonight at 9 for ‘Choices’ - opening up about her life and sharing the music that means the most to her.

He’s written a huge number of hits and film themes - and was much loved on the radio. On Mayday Monday at 8, we welcome lyricist Don Black to Boom for an evening of ‘Our Kind of Music’.

Happy 70th birthday to our Rob Jones! From Liverpool’s Radio City to Radio Luxembourg - many senior media roles - and now at Boom. Happy birthday, Rob.

Sorry to hear of the death of Philip Lowrie, aged 88. Best known for playing Elsie Tanner’s son Dennis from Episode One of Coro. Later to be the actor who returned after the longest gap.

For the fifth year running - Boom listeners voted Procol Harum's Whiter Shade of Pale the Number One song in our All Time Chart. Thank you for voting - we had more votes than ever this year. Check the rundown here: www.boomradiouk.com/the-boom-all...

It's on! The climax of this year's All Time Chart. Which songs will make it into the Top 10?

So far, in this year's BOOM ALL TIME CHART: 16 Beatles entries, 5 Elvis, 2 ABBA and 2 Bowie. Enjoy the final stretch from 10.00 - 2.00 on Monday.

Farewell, Clodagh Rodgers who has died aged 78.

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We’re so sorry to hear of the death of Jean Marsh, aged 90. Her creation of Upstairs Downstairs - and beautiful portrayal of Rose will never be forgotten

Farewell, Mike Berry who has died, aged 82.

You may be aware that the BBC was planning a new radio station which could have seriously affected Boom's future. Today, the regulator Ofcom has provisionally stopped it. Thanks for your support! If you're interested in detail - click the pic. www.boomradiouk.com/bbc-decision...

Happy 88th birthday, Val.

Have you told us your five favourite songs yet? Voting closes on Friday - ready for our All Time Chart this Easter. Hurry! www.boomradiouk.com/the-boom-all...

Have you told us your five favourite songs yet? Voting closes on Friday - ready for our All Time Chart this Easter. Hurry! www.boomradiouk.com/the-boom-all...

It's 20 years this week since Deirdre and Ken re-married! Which was your favourite Deirdre moment?

Tonight at 8 - we mark 30 years since we lost dear Kenny. A special programme hosted by his friend and colleague Nicky Horne.

Farewell to Johnny Tillotson who has died in Los Angeles, aged 86.

Sad to hear that Richard Chamberlain - known for Dr Kildare, The Thorn Birds and Shogun, has died aged 90.

On this day in 1965, The Sound of Music made its debut in UK cinemas. Which is your favourite song, or scene, from the film? We're playing a few on Boom!

When an old pirate hits 80, it's rude not to let him play his favourite '60s tracks. This is what Roger Day chose this morning. Any of your favourites?

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Happy 80th birthday to our old pirate Roger Day for Saturday! Join him at 8am for his all-time personal '60s favourites.

It’s 55 years this week since Kes arrived in cinemas across the UK. Where did you see it? What did Billy Casper’s story mean to you?

Did you ever go to see Ken Dodd? It’s 70 years since his first TV appearance.

As Blue Peter leaves the BBC TV schedules after 67 years (new progs will be online) who was your favourite presenter?

By popular demand - here's the latest pic of Fran Godfrey with Barney. Fran's back on Boom Light this Friday at noon - also by popular demand!