"Radio 2 will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35+ audience (a target audience which also hasn't changed in decades).". 'After all, this is a request show, so if you, the listener, only wanted to hear the current top 40 that is what I would play, but obviously that is not the case and let's be honest a request show is the only true indication of what listeners want to hear. The NUJ is also concerned about moving jobs currently based in London to Washington and Singapore and reminds decision-makers that BBC stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation, said Siegert. I'm an ex-BBC presenter - I was left traumatised after my boss bullied me and sacked me minutes before going live on air,A LONG-SERVING BBC presenter has revealed how she was left traumatised after months of "systematic bullying" by a senior member of staff. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But employment judge Kevin Palmer, who presided over the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court, deemed that BBC editor Peter Cook's decision was based solely on the two incidents and was unrelated to Mr Hazell's depression. Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, is set to launch a consultation on the future of the licence fee as the corporations funding mechanism beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. Former BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Danny Baker has been roasted by England fans on social media after he called for national boss Gareth Southgate to be sacked following the team's defeat to Italy . Mills and his co-host Chris Stark left last summer, with Mills moving to BBC Radio 2, and Stark leaving the BBC to join Global media company. Dan Walker: BBC host sacked from talkSPORT despite apology 'They didn't BBC Radio Derby | Derby - Facebook He was also alleged to havethreatenedtwo women not to complain about his behaviour. Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. Radio 3's Ian Skelly announces his removal from the mid-morning show A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. 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Meanwhile, when asked what affect her own sacking had on her, Liz explained she wasn't surprised by it. Radio DJ Ken Bruce has opened his last BBC Radio 2 show after more than 40 years at the corporation. Radio listeners in uproar over presenter changes - Slippedisc Last year saw BBC Radio 1 undergo a huge shake up when Scott Mills left. The tribunal heard Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A, due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. Why was Danny Baker fired by the BBC and what was his - The Sun Voices: I was sacked by the BBC because I was 'too old' - in my thirties Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 1. "I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel Ive got to know over the last 18 months. In 2002 he took over the Saturday night slot and has remained there ever since. Top 10 Beautiful Young Weather Girls on UK TV 2022/2023 Its long too, and young women in particular absolutely love it.. Speaking in June last year, Liz tweeted: "I got sacked from @BBC6Music because they dont want women over 60". The DJs final song choice on Radio 2 was the The Beatles track The End, after which he quoted the lyrics: In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make, before handing over to his colleague precisely at 12 pm with the words: Its 12 oclock, heres Jeremy.. Baker captioned it: "Royal baby leaves hospital." He later apologised, writing: "Sorry my gag pic of the little fella in the posh outfit has whipped some up. More info. The BBCs annual report lists names including Clive Myrie, Reeta Chakrabarti, Victoria Derbyshire, Ben Brown and Joanna Gosling who combined are paid more than 1m for work across the BBC as presenters on the BBC News channel. She led the BBC World News coverage in August 2021 of America's US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the collapse of the Afghan government and the Talibans return to power. Mr Allen, who presented his Saturday night show for 20 years, is now understood to be considering taking legal action against the BBC which could involve lodging an ageism complaint. READ MORE Jeremy Clarkson addresses reports he's been axed from ITV Who Wants to be a Millionaire. The BBC said UK viewers would continue to receive specific content at certain times of the day, and during certain high profile news stories, and there will be production capacity for a domestic-only broadcast stream for major UK-specifc news events. The BBCs news and current affairs operations, which have an annual budget of 314m, have been the focus of several rounds of significant cuts in recent years as the corporation has sought savings to balance real-terms funding falls after licence fee settlements with the government. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. His good-natured departure came after Bruce appeared on the Today programme and commented on his early exit from the BBC, saying: Its entirely within the BBCs right to ask me to step away a little early. 'I have to be honest with you, I've not really had an adequate explanation why this programme is being axed, apart form the fact that they kind of want to go in a different direction. The decision to axe Mr Allen's show came after the BBC faced a backlash for axing Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell from A Question Of Sport in a move to 'diversify' the show. 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The changes come following discontent among veteran Radio 2 presenters about the stations attempt to appeal to youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. Scott said: "Time actually does fly when youre having fun, and thats certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1. beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. He described being 'stunned' when he was offered the position and said he initially asked the show's bosses: 'Do you want to think about it? BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw as Ken Bruce The radio presenter, from Christchurch,Dorset, then went on to become atravel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. Multiple sources said this was clearly understood by those present to be a reference to Riley. Sacked talkSPORT presenters over the years - Radio Fidelity If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Something went wrong, please try again later. Hell now be presenting the Capital Breakfast Show on Capital FM with Roman Kemp. Four years ago saw the launch of the reporter's current affairs programme, Live with Lucy Hockings which focuses on global breaking news, events and interviews. This article was amended on 15 July 2022 because an earlier version misnamed BBC World News as BBC World. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. BBC Breakfast viewers love watching Naga on the programme and have often praised the journalist for her interviewing skills. Lucy also anchored for World News in 2003 before the launch of her own show. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. 'But, I guess the majority are the older age group, that's the over 75s, who now have to pay their licence fee, so surely it's not too much to ask to have one programme in the week that caters for them and their musical choices. Baker worked at BBC Radio 5 Live from 1990-93 before rejoining in 2008 until his sacking today. He was nominated by the Television and Radio Industry Club as Reporter of the Year in 1993 for his reporting on the troubles in Northern Ireland and covered the 1997 IRA ceasefire. Sacked BBC presenter Jerome Quinn blasts coverage of GAA sports It will be impossible for the new channel to have the same high standards of journalism that the two current channels are known for around the globe.. James Hazell claimed the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression, Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said he terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of the allegations, rather than any other issues, James Hazell presented the mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Suffolk. "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. He added: 'I have to be honest with you, I've not really had an adequate explanation why this programme is being axed, apart form the fact that they kind of want to go in a different direction. Love them too.'. From Monday to Thursday he anchors the evening show The Context with Christian Fraser which airs on both BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. Matthew has also worked as a general news reporter, as well as foreign correspondent. Following a spell off social media, he has recently returned to being a prolific tweeter, sharing messages about how 2018 had been a tough year and thanking his family for supporting him during a difficult period. Simon Mayo, former Radio 2 presenter, said that Bruces departure had been handled badly.