I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Tony Hall described as a poacher's charter, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Why the lab-leak theory is being taken seriously, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence. Vernon Kay is returning to the BBC to replace Ken Bruce on his Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the broadcaster has confirmed. The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. O'Grady left the station after being forced to share his slot with Rob Beckett, a younger comedian who co-hosts a successful parenting podcast. Published: Saturday, 3rd November 2018 at 8:00 am, Its a lot of change for listeners to accept at once, Simon Mayo to leave Radio 2 after 17 years, he was leaving to join Virgin Radio in 2019, the announcement of Zoe Ball as Evanss successor, publish the names of anyone paid more than 150,000 per year, strongly criticised the BBC for its handling of this issue. Bore da dahlings as we say in Wales!, Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, says: Id like to welcome Owain to the Radio 2 family. Whiley, as one of the few women in music radio, had necessarily become mentally tough and used to abuse. On 3 April 2017, Ofcom, the government approved media regulator, was for the first time given external scrutiny of the BBC, which had previously dealt with all editorial issues internally. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said Kay was picked as a hugely talented, warm and witty host who is already a firm favourite with listeners after filling in for other hosts. Only a sadomasochistic porcupine would bring on the next generation in this way. Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3, the BBC confirmed. Also to mark the 70th anniversary of the UK Singles Chart, Steve Wright will present The Listeners Charts available on BBC Sounds from Friday 4 November. st ives coffee scrub bad for skin; illinois foid card renewal problems. Launching a new radio station is no mean feat. The Beatles: Tracks Of My Years - Ken Bruce presents the Fab Fours favourites tracks as chosen by Celia Imrie, Preeya Kalidas, Ricky Gervais, Priscilla Presley, Sir Elton John and Gemma Arterton. When Chris Evans swapped Radio 2 for Virgin, he went from having around nine million listeners to around one million. Paul O Grady has explosively admitted his 'disappointment' at leaving Radio 2 last year, suggesting that the channel had been keen to appeal to a younger audience and that it didn't 'make sense'. Radio 2 broadcasts (8 October) a newly extended version of Terry Wogan: In His Own Words which first aired in April this year, 50 years after Terry broadcast his first ever breakfast show on the BBC in 1972. A lot of that is driven by the need to reduce costs, and therefore a lot of people have simply taken voluntary redundancy (VR) and left by choice.". Radio 2 will also broadcast each decades charts from 1960-1999 during the Sounds Of The 60s/70s/80s/90s shows on Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 November, alongside a one-off programme on BBC Sounds - Most Streamed Songs of the 50s - to showcase the songs from 1952-1959, presented by Paul Gambaccini (BBC Audio production). It could be be a formidable line-up of broadcasters, with the benefit of putting a previously older-bloke station at the front of the diversity curve. The storylines were laden with social issues and a permissive attitude to sex, but the approach didnt quite fit the mood of the cash strapped 1970s. Replacing someone audiences love is difficult, for the presenter as much as fans. Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he had presented for around 14 years because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up which saw him share the slot with comic Rob Beckett. BBC Radio 2 'bound to have a female presenter on daytime' Controller says he has boosted number of female presenters, but can't guarantee when the daytime balance will change Radio 2. Since 2017, the BBC has been required to publish the salaries it pays sections of its top talent. The 48-year-old TV presenter will take over in May to replace. CBBC presenters past and present celebrate 30th . In December 2020 Evans hosted a number of in conversation with shows for BBC Sounds in which he interviewed stars including Little Mix, Kylie Minogue and Dolly Parton. , Albums coming in 2023: Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Mimi Webb and more, Battle of the pop girls - it's Miley Cyrus vs Lana Del Rey, Libianca talks People, collaborating with J Hus and Dave and more, Ed Sheeran announces release of acoustic album Subtract, 10 years in the making, Matilda The Musical makes it three weeks at Number 1, Who is Mae Stephens - the 19-year-old behind viral hit If We Ever Broke Up, Official Trending Chart: Pink, Niall, Mae Stephens and more, Americana albums to look forward to in 2023, It's Gorillaz vs. Gracie Abrams for this week's Number 1 album. In fact, said Goodier breezily, the only regular presenters on today are Simon and Jo at 5pm!. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. Jenni Murray11. Sounds Of The 60s with Tony Blackburn is a 7digital production. Owain takes over from Vanessa Feltz, who stepped down from presenting the Early Morning Breakfast show in July this year. Save. This was the springboard for his incredible record-breaking 24-hour Drumathon for Children In Need, which raised over 3.8m, making it the most successful 24-hour challenge in the 41-year history of BBC Children In Need. Vernon Kay has joined BBC Radio 2 after the station confirmed him as Ken Bruce's replacement on the morning show. What's he waiting for? Tony Wadsworth (now at BBC Radio Leicester) Julie Mayer (now at BBC Radio Leicester) Andy Whittaker (now at BBC Radio Nottingham) Nicky Steele. "I can see their point. Since 1996 Steve has interviewed countless celebrities, played some of the nations favourite tracks, and kept his famous posse in line - just! We're delighted to announce that Vernon Kay will be taking over the mid-morning show on Radio 2 later this year! In October, as the BBC celebrates its 100th anniversary (18 October), Radio 2 celebrates with the following shows: Theres a new three-part run - and sixth series since 2016 - of Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces on 2, 9 and 16 October, available now as a boxset on BBC Sounds. On previous occasions, though, the BBC has insisted that its triplicate radio leaders have distinct and separate responsibilities, and, in relation to the Radio 2 issues, defenders of management argue privately that they have done their best with a combination of planned and unplanned change, both inevitably difficult. For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. The BBC are celebrating 50 years of Radio 1 from September 30, Search through all every Official Chart EVER in our archive. PinkPantheress? Friends of Whiley, meeting her during the summer, were so horrified by her visible levels of distress that they privately contacted a senior producer to check that the BBC was aware of the toll the show was taking on her, and were assured that it was. "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. She presents BBC Breakfast on BBC One, which is the most-watched breakfast programme in the UK. In May this year, Simon Mayo, after eight years on the Drivetime show, was joined by Jo Whiley, in a pairing that proved to irritate fans of both their previous solo shows. Some stars, like Zoe Ball and Gary Lineker, have taken pay cuts following the scrutiny. Hell be telling the story of the UKs affinity with the charts over the last seven decades, looking at the part they played in our childhoods and how friends and family would gather round the radio to listen. Annie Nightingale 5. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Bruces departure comes shortly after Steve Wright quit Radio 2 after 23 years as the stations afternoon host. Personalities like Terry Wogan began to emerge, whilst the formal announcers of the past took a back seat. Rylan talks about his new found love of radio - something that he never listened to when growing up - once he joined Radio 2, his love of Mr Blobby and getting to do karaoke on air with his hero, Craig David. The Weeknd? Id be surprised if their resolve isnt tested again., Certainly, for Radio 2 managers, much work seems necessary to reconcile those in the studios with those in the offices. In a tweet on Friday, Bruce said he had intended to fulfil his contract with Radio 2, due to finish at the end of March, but that the BBC had "decided it wants me to leave earlier". However, the problem, an insider argues, is that: The bosses have never admitted, privately or publicly, that the Mayo-Whiley decision was gender equality driven. If so, this was likely to be on legal advice: changing Mayos working arrangements purely on the basis of his being male could be seen as law-breaking discrimination. Radio 2 Celebrates Country Steve Wright: They Don't Normally Sing Country Steve explores unlikely practitioners of country music - from Bee Gees to Lady Gaga. Although audiences, and even journalists, often regard structural changes in broadcasting as boring, the shake-down (or, as some see it, meltdown) at Radio 2 was shaped by three backroom bureaucratic decisions. It seems to be a casual culling and jettisoning of proper broadcasting adornments. While some DJs view the songs as an occupational threat to their on-air monologues, shes one of those with specialist enthusiasm and knowledge, and it was impossible sometimes not to detect a critical cringe as she introduced Drivetime playlist hits that clearly wouldnt be let near her iPod. On the Monday Mayo tweeted that he was leaving Radio 2, it was school half-term in many areas, so the stations schedule was filled with stand-ins for vacationing regulars. The recording sat untouched in a dusty BBC vault for decades. We are so very proud of all that we have achieved whilst presenting on the largest BBC local radio station outside of London for the past 7 years. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. Vernon said he was "absolutely over the moon" to be handed the microphone . He became famous for having read the nine o'clock news on 15 October 1940 when Broadcasting House was hit by a German bomb: Belfrage carried on as if nothing had happened. Jane Garvey 8. "So it's difficult to say to anyone in a job they enjoy that it's time for them to go - especially if the reasons are not explained. The salary publication acts as what former director general Tony Hall described as a poacher's charter - giving commercial rivals a chance to outbid the BBC for top stars. There are credible industry rumours that another popular BBC podcast is also about to jump to the commercial sector at the end of its current season, taking its presenters with it. 1969 and singing London was still swinging just. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. You can unsubscribe at any time. Some even say that it was made clear to Mayo that the effective choice was no Jo means no show. You can unsubscribe at any time. Scott Mills will launch his new weekday afternoon show on Radio 2 on Monday 31 October, from 2pm-4pm. Her 21 years spent as presenter on Radio 2s Big Band Special won her most acclaim, and in 2004 she returned to the show to play the trombone as part of the BBC Big Band itself. At the end of the show, Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox will be joined on stage by Pudsey, with Radio 2 presenters also in the audience watching the show. But, at the BBC, there seems to be a rule that managers are only responsible when things go well, not when they go wrong.. KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, KenBruce to leave BBC for new radio show, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years, Steve Wright to leave BBC Radio 2 weekday show after nearly 24 years, So much more stuff to know: why Brain of Britain has got much harder, announced last month he would be stepping down. BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.53 million (RAJAR Q2, 2022), and won Station Of The Year at the Music Week 2021 awards. by Dick Bentley, No One To Read Out The News: A BBC Tragedy and Were Frightfully BBC by the Western Brothers, What it Feels Like To Broadcast by Gert & Daisy, All For Ten Shillings A Year (about the Licence Fee) and We Cant Let You Broadcast That! Although the track was never released as a single in the UK, Madonna promoted the song in February 1983 at nightclubs including Heaven and Camden Palace in London and the Haienda in Manchester (now available on BBC Sounds). "For example, top stars absolutely loathe having their salaries published.". Going back to the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, the music choices include titles such as Twiddling with the Knobs On The Radio by Dorrie Dene; Are You Having Any Fun? Following Wogan's death last year, fans launched a campaign to get his folk-pop single. His warmth and wit make him the perfect host to set up the day for our listeners right across the country, who have clearly and warmly taken him to their hearts each time he has presented in this slot.. The Bolton-born TV and radio star best known for presenting Channel 4's T4 along with a myriad of other programmes will host his first Radio 2 show in May, replacing Ken Bruce. Others think the BBC should let its biggest names leave rather than offer huge sums to keep them, and grow a new generation of stars instead. Whiley also seemed to be finding the pairing tough and, for her, the music may have been as excruciating as the chat. 2023 BBC. I don't understand why people would be confused about not wanting new presenters to come through - it is inevitable.". 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 I've got to know over the last 18 months. The truth of the Radio 2 crisis lies, as is often the case, somewhere between the counter-accusations. February 28, 2023 2:00am. Read about our approach to external linking. Thats how I discovered that some people actually had jobs as entertainers. The Radio 2 about page says: "With a repertoire covering more than 40 years, Radio 2 plays the widest selection of music on the radiofrom classic and . Longstanding DJs Paul OGrady, Vanessa Feltz, Craig Charles and Simon Mayo have all left or announced their departures in recent months. Bruce Belfrage - announcer and newsreader on BBC Radio during the Second World War. Radio 2's multi-generational appeal serves a 35+ audience, a target which hasn't changed in decades, and we are proud to feature the best music from the 60s to the present day, which is key. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! The BBC confirmed Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s, will present the mid-morning show from March 6 until Kay takes over the helm in May on a date which is yet to be announced. Linda Smith19. How Radio 2 became the station we hear today via soothing instrumental light music, middle of the road classics, and a weekly soap opera. "Its great to be back on BBC Radio 2. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. If you want to be optimistic, then the departures of Evans and Mayo have, in a messy way, achieved Radio 2s need to refresh and feminise its line-up. Others, though, contend that another factor in the presenter/ management stand-off is the character attacks, and back-tax demands, caused by the use of tax-reducing personal service companies, which some broadcasters insist that the BBC told them to set up. Last week, a parliamentary select committee strongly criticised the BBC for its handling of this issue. A BBC source says that managers calculated that: Simon was the only one who would wear it. They reportedly concluded that it would be pointless to ask Evans or Wright to co-host, as they were so used to being big, solo voices at the microphone, and that the formats of Bruces and Vines shows would struggle to accommodate a second presenter. Brian Sounds of the Sixties Matthew tops the poll for being one of the longest serving broadcasters in the UK, having begun his career in 1946. It takes place on Sunday 6 November at Londons Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. The comfortable sound of Radio 2 in the 1970s was epitomised by Pete Murray in his Open House programme. A small spurt of positive publicity, from the announcement of Zoe Ball as Evanss successor, was offset by disappointment from some listeners, who would have preferred Sara Cox. I was subsequently told that Radio 2 presenters had been told not to make reference to the developments on air. Since launching in 1967, the station broadcasts a wide range of content. For tickets, visit www.bbc.co.uk/radio2. Perhaps the departures that attract the most uproar are when a presenter doesn't want to leave - but the BBC is looking to appoint someone new who will attract younger listeners and viewers. At its height in 2008, 8.1 million people were listening, beating Radio 1 in the ratings war. Roger Bolton was recently dropped from Radio 4's Feedback, to listeners' (and his own) disappointment. On the same day, a new Unitary Board (combining both BBC high-ups and independent non-executive directors) took over internal oversight of the corporation from previous committees of governors or trustees. Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast. Top Radio DJs & Presenters in the UK - Best Radios Presenters - Radio - LBC past and present, was incomparable, and to listen to him introducing his often recherch favourites was invariably educational and often fun . Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only 1 with delivery to your home subscribe now. View the full Top 20 below: 1. Croeso Owain!. In the first of a new occasional series, Radio 2 All Stars, Dermot OLeary taps into the musical memories and broadcast recollections of some of the incredible multigenerational Radio 2 presenter line-up. Frank Stewart. This is a list of newsreaders and journalists formerly employed by BBC Television and BBC Radio. The BBC are celebrating 50 years of Radio 1 from September 30, launching a pop-up channel called Radio 1 Vintage, which will include aspecial show looking at the evolution of the Official Chart over the years. The Ofcom document contains a series of requirements for each network that may surprise many listeners with their strictness. Most importantly to what has happened, Clause 1:36:2 of the Ofcom licence requires the BBC to reflect the diversity of the United Kingdom, and Clause 1:37 to make demonstrable year-on-year progress towards greater diversity both on and off air. And Carnie now has the chance to deliver some positive news in the shape of the new host of Drivetime. Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley famously failed to transplant their chemistry from The One Show to ITV's Daybreak. Wright continues to present his Radio 2 Sunday Love Songs programme as well as specials on the station. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini, Angela Griffin, Bob Harris, Cerys Matthews, Jason Mohammad, Trevor Nelson, Dermot OLeary, Elaine Paige, DJ Spoony, Mark Radcliffe, Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Vine, Michelle Visage, Johnnie Walker, Jo Whiley, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Wright. From Weber, Bartok and Bach, to jazz, the avant-garde and world music, drama, prog rock and sport - Radio 3 has always been full of surprises. "So they have a responsibility. Some of their CB slang she innocently relayed caused consternation among the BBC hierarchy but that didnt stop her. Live music has always been a big feature of Radio 2, from venues up and down the UK and abroad. Before serving as a presenter, Jo was BBC political correspondent where she covered the London Mayoral election in 2000. Radio 2's multi-generational appeal serves a 35+ audience, a target which hasn't changed in decades, and we are proud to feature the best music from the 60s to the present day, which is key to the station's continued success.". ", The BBC's director-general Tim Davie has said: "Trust in our impartiality is not a nice to have, it is the very essence of who we are. It has survived not only five centuries, 25. december. Lewis Carnie issued a statement expressing pleasure that Radio 2 is still Britains most popular radio station, a gloss that one insider likened to the Black Knight in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, exuding positivity even as each limb is hacked off. Visit our TV Guide, Radio Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Mills took over the 2-4pm slot from presenter Steve Wright, who stepped down from his afternoon show at the end of September after 23 years. Steve says: Im thrilled to mark this years National Album Day on BBC Radio 2 by playing top tunes from some awesome music debuts. Pogus Caesar (now a film maker, photographer and author) Simon Lederman (now at BBC London 94.9) Tony Butler (now at Gold Birmingham) Windrush E. Smith. But some feel it isn't necessarily a bad thing when long-established presenters move on. (His 5 Live film show with Mark Kermode, as it is made by an independent production company, would bring a separate, unrevealed fee.). It comes after 72-year-old Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauers Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a brand new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. In this culturally thrilling vintage music show, the programmes celebrate the centenary of the BBC with Barrys very own selection of thought-provoking and witty songs by artists who made their name during the earliest days of British broadcasting. 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