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Nick Duerden

Nick Duerden is a writer and journalist. His books include Get Well Soon, A Life Less Lonely and The Smallest Things.

Article thumbnail: Vernon getting emotional on air just before 12pm on Wednesday Vernon Kay ultra marathon for Children in Need Credit: BBC Provided by kate.adam@bbc.co.uk

Why would Vernon Kay put himself through the Ultra UltraMarathon? Well, the PR doesn't hurt...

The Radio 2 presenter is running 116 miles to raise money for Children in Need. It's a heroic effort - but it serves him well too

Cat Deeley has saved This Morning

Nicole Appleton and Martin Kemp on why ex-pop stars are taking over radio

Article thumbnail: Vernon Kaye on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 on Monday 27th February 2023. Photo by James Watkins Vernon Kay Image via sara@saraleepr.co.uk

Alan Partridge's Big Beacon is a gloriously silly take on cancel culture

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