As our All Time Chart reaches its climax - which tracks amassed many votes but did not quite qualify for the Top 200? Our Peter Quinn plays through the Ones That Got Away at 2.00pm today.

See what happened when our One More Dream winners arrived at AIR studios to record their tracks. What an experience for The Monarchs Blues Band. We can't wait to hear it all. Thanks - as ever - to our partners Ambassador Cruise Line.

It’s underway! 10-2 for the next four days. Join us and enjoy the 200 favourites you voted for.

From hundreds of entries, The Monarchs Blues Band won One More Dream. Watch here as they arrive at the legendary AIR Studios in London to lay down their tracks ready for release! Thanks to Ambassador Cruise Line.

Have you heard Paul McCartney's new song 'Days We Left Behind' - from his forthcoming album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane? Graham Dene's playing it on Monday morning on Boom.

Last chance to vote for your favourites for this year’s All Time Chart! Voting closes at 6pm tonight! www.boomradiouk.com/vote-in-the-...

So much fun getting to talk with @davidgura.bsky.social Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo on @bloomberg.com This Weekend about retirement and finding career fulfillment later in life. The great @davidlloydradio.bsky.social for @boomradio.co.uk youtu.be/Q-grQJVbGfM?...

Sad to hear the news of the death of Dame Jenni Murray who was 75. We were so privileged when she agreed to present some specials on Boom - after a lifetime's achievements in broadcasting on Woman's Hour and beyond.

To mark #InternationalWomensDay, Clare Teal celebrates some of music’s greatest women - tonight at 9 on Boom Radio.

Farewell to the gifted and much-loved Neil Sedaka. He was 86.

Happy Burns Night! Tonight, the legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns is piped in. Whether Scotland is home, or you’re now living afar, it's a time to feel connected to Scotland and celebrate its creative spirit!

On the tenth anniversary of David Bowie's death, @nickyhorne.bsky.social considers the man he met.

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.

@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social Hiya. May we DM you?

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?