John Peel Lecture

Mary Austin has given a rare BBC interview about her decades-long relationship with Freddie Mercury, revealing why she accepted his inheritance, guarded his final wishes and still regards the Queen singer as the love of her life.

Phil Collins has reflected on his rarely discussed cover of The Beatles' Tomorrow Never Knows, calling it the forgotten track from his 1981 debut solo album Face Value during an appearance on Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 program Tracks Of My Years.

Thirty Seconds To Mars frontman and Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto has denied allegations of sexual assault and misconduct after a BBC documentary detailed accusations from multiple women, including four alleging criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers.

The Goodies star Bill Oddie has died aged 85, closing a career that spanned comedy, music, broadcasting, writing and wildlife conservation. Equally influential as a performer and naturalist, Oddie became one of Britain's most recognisable television personalities and inspired generations of birdwatchers through his broadcasting and advocacy.

Former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with multiple counts of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault after a lengthy investigation by London's Metropolitan Police.

Former BBC Radio One DJ Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76.

ABBA footage previously thought to be lost will be aired as part of the BBC's celebrations of the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision win.