'I can only assume that, although I have lots of listeners, they are the wrong type of listeners which I think is very sad and short-sighted. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his many long-standing fans. The new channel will remain ad-free in the UK. Writing in The Independent, the former presenter she was objectified in a way that few men in the workplace or male TV presenters ever experience. "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. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. Plans for a new channel covering both UK and world news simply wont work, said Siegert. BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster. The former face of the BBC's GAA coverage has attacked the corporation claiming it promoted "Protestant-supported sports" over Gaelic games. 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? He has worked on four general elections and since 2015, has presented the international programme Global, discussing major events in India and elsewhere in the world. Ms Franklin said after she was told she was going to be wound down, she made the grey streak in her hair her trademark. Easily one of the most loved QVC hosts, King was a host with QVC . When the presenter first joined the hospital radio station, he described how he had to broadcast from a cramped attic in Westbourne Hospital and was asked to do a Saturday sports programme within just two weeks of joining. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Danny Baker, a broadcaster on BBC Radio 5 Live, was sacked on Thursday after posting an image on Twitter of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee dressed in clothes and the caption: "Royal. Editors' Code of Practice. Enjoy your weekend though," while another added: "Mornings are not the same when your not there.". The former 5 Live presenter George Riley will never work for the BBC again, staff have been told, after multiple accusations of sexual assault were made against the presenter. More info. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. While referencing these issues on the Today programme ahead of his final broadcast, Bruce made no reference to controversy on his own show, which he said would contain good music and no secret messages or hidden agendas. Mark Pougatch exit sparks backlash against BBC Radio 5 Live | Metro News Read about our approach to external linking. Mel Evans Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 2:08 pm. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. 'I know how much this programme means to you and I can't tell you how many emails and letters I get every week telling me how much you love the music that we play and the interviews that we do on the show and more to the point that there's nowhere else on the BBC where you can hear this type of music played. Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) Prior presenter of the ITV children's program, Magpie, Tommy Boyd joined the talkSPORT station when it was still "Talk Radio" in 1995. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The pub meeting had been an attempt to resolve the issues between them, the tribunal heard, but Mr Hazell then allegedly threatened the two women not to complain about him. These included "a text about masturbation", "touching her leg and commenting on the fact she had shaved", and a "comment to her about having an erection in a station car". The Clothes Show was aired on BBC One between 1986 and 2000 and attracted around 9 million viewers every week. Veteran BBC DJ 'is sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Here is the new confirmed line-up for the BBC news presenters. Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression (Image: BBC Publicity) A well known local radio presenter was not. Like this story? Multiple sources said this was clearly understood by those present to be a reference to Riley. ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. '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. Furious Danny Baker told BBC boss to 'f*** off' as he was sacked over By registering to HELLO! BBC News A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. The tribunal heard Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A, due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. 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 new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. Ms Franklin said a . There were lots of booths and we'd all go in and mark them off, one after the other. The latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts 'axed' in shake-up Liz told viewers: "It didn't because two reasons really, I saw it coming, you can feel it in the air as Vanessa said, she could sense the ageism/sexism, I could feel it coming. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. "Radio 2 is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old on the station, an age range which hasnt changed in decades, in fact Ken Bruce started presenting on Radio 2 at the age of 33. He was also alleged to havethreatenedtwo women not to complain about his behaviour. David Allen began his radio career with a stint on Bournemouth Hospital Radio which saw him broadcast segments to aroundsix local hospitals. LBC presenters sacked over the years - Radio Fidelity List of BBC newsreaders and reporters - WIKI 2 Last year, broadcaster Libby Purves, who has presented on Radio 4 for 40 years, said the growth of websites and social media had made BBC bosses increasingly concerned with image. 'There's so much great music from all eras and it seems rather strange that radio stations only want to play a limited range. While the corporation is creating a significant number of new roles, existing staff may not get them, and they could be in geographically unsuitable locations. BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. Ken Bruce opens last BBC Radio 2 show and says early exit is 'a shame' Unlike young men, our young women dont get to see where they are going as they age, she said. 'I've truly valued the friendship that we've shared.'. Earlier this year, the government imposed a two-year freeze on the 159 annual licence fee until 2024, which the BBC said will mean it has to find a further 285m in annual savings. Ex BBC radio Suffolk man . Another reason why fans love the journalist is that she is fairly open about her personal life and has previously shared the reason why she doesn't have children. After only a few months the presenter, who is also a keen tennis player, quit and returned to Dorset where he found a position freelancing for the BBC. Baker worked at BBC Radio 5 Live from 1990-93 before rejoining in 2008 until his sacking today. The radio presenter has been sacked after posting a black and white photo showing a well-dressed man and woman holding hands with a suited chimpanzee. Simon Mayo, former Radio 2 presenter, said that Bruces departure had been handled badly. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. But employment judge Kevin Palmer said the misconduct investigation and dismissal were "clearly not because of disability". She has been at the heart of some of the world's biggest stories, including the economic impact of the 9/11 attacks and the war in Ukraine. In response to the disclosures, first reported by the Sunday Times, a BBC spokesperson emphasised that no individual was named in the meeting and declined to comment on the outcome of the investigation into Riley. Mr Hazell claimedthe BBC sacked him because of 'negativity' about his behaviour, which resulted from the depression he was experiencing. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. The plans will see a significant cut in the number of presenters who currently work across the BBC News channel and BBC World News, with fewer higher-profile on-screen staff set to retain the title chief presenter, while correspondents are to be given the opportunity for more on-air presenting time. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to MORE:Naga Munchetty's eclectic Hertfordshire home has the boldest interiors, MORE:Naga Munchetty is a radiant bride in rarely-seen wedding photo, One person wrote: "Missed you this morning, my Saturday isnt the same without a bit of Naga. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Cookson has worked for Radio 1, QVC, Magic, Kiss, LBC, Capital, and Heart. WATCH: Naga Munchetty calls for more diversity in newsrooms. Ken Bruce says early exit from Radio 2 'seems a shame' ', The comments below have not been moderated, By A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. There are no grey-haired news women (and few actors, presenters and MPs too). Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression. NI Protocol . Vernon, who's dad told him he has 'big shoes to fill, released a statement about his new gig as he said: "Im absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. 'So I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about their decision. Returning to Wogan House [the station's headquarters] for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. I hope to uphold the legacy that Tiffany left in place and continue to showcase the hottest in Hip Hop music on a global scale. Miss Barker, who will stay on as the corporation's face of Wimbledon, later told of her sadness at having to leave the show after 24 years andsaid that the BBC had to remove her from the programme as she would never have left voluntarily. 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 . Ken Bruce, 72, was forced out of his radio show early after sharing his decision to leave the station, Will you miss Ken Bruce being on Radio 2? A spokesperson for the BBC said that the UK operation would see 70 job cuts, while 20 more on- and off-screen roles will be created in Washington DC. 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. Riley was eventually suspended the following day, prompting a formal investigation. He has been the jovial voice of Radio 2 for decades, and even his farewells were good-humoured. Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A in the summer of 2021. The experienced presenter told listeners he believes the corporation's chiefs cancelled his show because his elderly audience are 'the wrong type of listeners'. "The tribunal finds that the claimant's claims must fail, they do and are dismissed. Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Bruce thanked his listeners and his colleagues, as well as his employer , saying: "I've been here for a long time, and apart from the occasional vagary, it is still the finest broadcasting organisation in the world.". Qvc presenter dies on air - ezjajb.nrwcampusradioapp.de Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth. Paul Siegert, the national broadcasting organiser at the National Union of Journalists, said the plan to service an international audience with substantially fewer staff while maintaining the existing high standards of production and journalism would not be achievable. 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In addition, she has interviewed the likes of Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Prince Albert of Monaco, just to name a few. beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. Sacked BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell 'used C-word' The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . Katie Weston For Mailonline, Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell will guest present GMB during Mental Health Awareness Week - but denies he will be Piers Morgan's long term replacement, Woman's Hour is finally going to be 60 minutes: Radio Four programme will be extended from current 45 minutes as BBC bosses praise new presenters Emma Barnett and Anita Rani. 13:33 EST 29 Apr 2021 Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". 'He has clearly touched a nerve. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Express. 'I know that many of you will be disappointed and incensed by this decision and will want to know you to complain to. Naga usually fronts the show alongside co-host Charlie Stayt from Thursdays to Saturdays but has been missing from her usual spot since Saturday 18 February. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. READ MORE: Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending. Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally focused rolling news service. A BBC spokesperson said this evening: 'All stations change their line-ups from time to time. I would suggest you email me and I will pass them on. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. Mr Hazell, who presented the mid-morning show, allegedly made the "C-word" comment about his team members when speaking to a colleague called Connor Bennett. Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. Bruce presented his final mid-morning Radio 2 show after 30 years behind the microphone, and despite saying it was a shame to be put on gardening leave, signed off with the quick goodbye he had promised. AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder. He continued to broadcast for a week after the initial allegations were made to BBC bosses, during which time some complainants were encouraged to go to the police with their claims by the internal investigation unit. We have listeners on this show from all ages from 15 to 101. 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.. BBC Radio 2 have been caught up in a row over allegations of ageism as Liz Kershaw said there is a "clear cut case" of ageism at the station. Ms Franklin said wrinkly, grey-haired males have been normalised in the media. Sacked talkSPORT presenters over the years - Radio Fidelity I can't believe they have not left him to do his last three shows. Updated: 10:53, 2 Mar 2023 RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show after four years. 'I was doing 12-hour shifts at this place in Middlesex, writing all the traffic and travel pages for Teletext, supplying stuff for radio, TV it was not enjoyable.'. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. The 72-year-old Scottish presenter - who has regularly presented his mid-morning programme . She said: I did not meekly cover up my stylish streak, but made it my trademark, instead. 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. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. It comes after BBC Radio 2 announced Vernon Kay would be replacing Ken on his coveted weekday slot on the airwaves. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. 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.. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Why was Danny Baker fired by the BBC and what was his - The Sun She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. UPDATE Tumour slightly bigger. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. The alleged comment had been relayed to Employee A and Ms Park by the time they met Mr Hazell in a pub on 1 July 2021. 'I'm gutted particularly for our brilliant, young, ambitious, talented team - love 'em. BBC News presenters: Foreign correspondent Christian Fraser. he was sacked from BBC 5 Live in 1997 when station . His earnings for the show - which attracted half a million listeners each Saturday - were not. Sacking of BBC presenter who called colleagues 'C-words' puts spotlight Read about our approach to external linking. Meanwhile, when asked what affect her own sacking had on her, Liz explained she wasn't surprised by it. And former BBC broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, 60, accused the BBC of ageism in January following 71-year-old Ken Bruces announcement he was leaving Radio 2. Evenings: James Whale, a presenter who was previously sacked from sister station TalkSport after encouraging listeners to vote for Boris Johnson in 2008 London Mayoral Election, in breach of. At least eight women had complained to the BBC about Riley, including claims he had grabbed women between the legs and behaved inappropriately in the workplace and at work events, according to multiple sources at the broadcaster. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being too old when she was in her thirties. At the time, fellow DJs such as Vanessa Feltz accused the BBC of "ageism", although the BBC . 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. The Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly has been moved from the mid-morning show against his wishes, as the BBC "refreshes" the schedule by replacing him with Georgia Mann. A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked byBBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. Latest News. The last year with the pandemic has shown just how deep Nicky's connection is with our. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be wound down because she was looking old. Younger white men in their 40s. But this was dismissed by Mr Palmer at the hearing on Thursday, who said perceived negativity was "background context". Caryn Franklin, now 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998. The BBC had until now declined to comment on the case and failed to issue any update on the investigation to members of staff at the national radio station, prompting fears among some staff of a cover-up. James Hazell has been working at the. GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. Christian was working as a foreign correspondent for 10 years prior to returning to London to present BBC News. BBC radio presenter fired for 'racist' tweet about Meghan Markle and Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. I continued to focus on identity politics both on screen and off and in my early 50s, transitioning to the full (silver) fox. BBC Breakfast host shut down as co-star insists 'don't need you'. The presenter did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Guardian, but confirmed his departure from the BBC in a tweet in January. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The BBC declined to comment on Ms Franklins claims. A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said.