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.. The star has been replaced by Kenny Allstar, who will be taking over the prestigious. I always wanted to one day be the host of this powerful slot on these powerful networks. The new channel will remain ad-free in the UK. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues . Ms Franklin presented the show for 12 years, including while she was pregnant, alongside co-presenter Jeff Banks who is 15 years older than her. 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. Naga is married to TV director James Haggar. Who are the five new BBC News presenters? 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. Ms Kershaw later tweeted: I got sacked from @BBC6Music because they dont want women over 60.. But this was dismissed by Mr Palmer at the hearing on Thursday, who said perceived negativity was "background context". "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. Easily one of the most loved QVC hosts, King was a host with QVC . The BBC Radio Solent presenter has 'clearly touched a nerve', added one source close to him following the latest development. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason why she was told she looked too old, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Bruces slot will be taken over by Vernon Kay in May, and Gary Davies will take on presenting duties in the interim. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. By Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out accused of animal cruelty, No need to brag, we shaped the world after all - COMMENT, Naga Munchetty shuts down BBC Breakfast co-host, Susanna Reid warns Lady Hervey 'that's enough' as she ends interview, Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending, 1000lb Sisters fans heartbroken as Amy Slaton confirms death, Vicky McClure finally addresses inappropriate premiere dress, Happy Valley's Ryan Cawood isn't a psychopath thanks to one key detail, The meaning behind Tommy Lee Royce's song in Happy Valley explained, Silent Witness wraps up this evening with fans keen for more, James Norton 'isn't too attractive' to play Happy Valley villain. BBC radio star Danny Baker has been fired over a "racist" royal baby tweet showing a picture of a monkey that he posted last night. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Latest News. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . Although the BBC internally concluded he had a case to answer in reference to the allegations, the fact that Riley had already left the corporation meant it did not reach a definitive verdict, leaving those who made the accusations in the dark. "And, I'd slogged my way to the BBC all through Covid, driving down because you couldn't go on the train, temperature checks, tests up your nose before you go into the studio, and I did that week in, week out. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts 'axed' in shake-up BBC News and BBC World News channels cut 70 jobs in the UK as part of its plan to rebrand. BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. David Allen began his radio career with a stint on Bournemouth Hospital Radio which saw him broadcast segments to aroundsix local hospitals. NI Protocol . The experienced presenter told listeners he believes the corporation's chiefs cancelled his show because his elderly audience are 'the wrong type of listeners'. We just never really wanted them. Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its radio stations before she was sacked from her show on BBC Radio 6 after working for the BBC for 35 years. 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. 'Drunk' BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White slurs through her final show. Simon Mayo, former Radio 2 presenter, said that Bruces departure had been handled badly. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. READ MORE: Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending. Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. 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. The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. The latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By 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. The 72-year-old broadcaster had vowed that as a hard-bitten old Scot he would not be making a fuss or tugging at the heart strings during his final programme. 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. 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. Riley had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when a number of claims about his behaviour were made by colleagues to the BBCs internal investigation unit. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues the "C-word" and threatening them not to complain about him. She has previously accused the BBC of ageism when it was revealed she was sacked from her radio show. While Naga has yet to address her absence on the show, she may have taken the last few days off work to celebrate her birthday, which landed on Saturday 25 February. Mr Hazell claimed his contract was terminated because of what the BBC perceived to be "negativity" in his behaviour, which resulted from his depression. Now, the broadcaster has. She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. By registering to HELLO! Ex BBC radio Suffolk man . 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. 'He's had a regular show for two decades.'. Also last year, presenter Victoria Derbyshire admitted she had been left 'absolutely devastated' after she found out her long-running show on BBC Two had beencut. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Plans for a new channel covering both UK and world news simply wont work, said Siegert. We accept that these conclusions were genuinely reached by Mr Cook and genuinely held. I continued to focus on identity politics both on screen and off and in my early 50s, transitioning to the full (silver) fox. Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim continues to deliver hard-hitting journalism for Our World and for BBC News' television and radio coverage. Northern Ireland. We wish Ken all the best for the future. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 'As I say this was not my decision. 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. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. The BBC star has also been vocal about the need for more diversity in the workplace. BBC News and BBC World News is going to be relaunched with a more digitally focused rolling news service later this year. Sian Welby is from Upton, a small village in Nottinghamshire, England. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Part of this rebranding means cutting 70 jobs overall, including 14 presenters, leaving just five dedicated presenters, which is expected to save the BBC more than 1million. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The . Multiple sources said this was clearly understood by those present to be a reference to Riley. 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I think he is considering several areas but if you look at his comments then the obvious one is ageism.'. 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). Married Allen, from Bournemouth, Dorset, began his radio career at Bournemouth Hospital Radio broadcasting to different hospitals. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. So it's in plain sight now.". He also presented Summer Sportstime for a few seasons. However, Tim Davie, the BBC director general, is seeking to make 500m in cuts to existing TV and radio services to invest in digital-only initiatives. It comes after BBC Radio 2 announced Vernon Kay would be replacing Ken on his coveted weekday slot on the airwaves. The presenters departure has become controversial following claims that BBC bosses brought forward his leaving date by a month, amid an exodus of experienced presenters and attempts to appeal to younger listeners. He regularly anchors the flagship current affairs series Newsnight on BBC Two. James Hazell, who now presents for Gen X Radio in the county, had claimed that the BBC discriminated against him because of his depression after he was dismissed for 'using the C-word' to describe colleagues. We kept putting the decision off, then life got better for us, we became more selfish and just didnt find the time.". A veteran BBC DJ has been 'sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Saturday night show 'because his elderly audience are the wrong type of listeners', according to his friends. 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 presenters: Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim. Yes another ex radio presenter from the BBC bites the dust!! Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. News. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. "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).". One of the best-known voices on Radio Suffolk has left the station after taking a swipe at the BBC over the way it dealt with his problems with depression. I would suggest you email me and I will pass them on. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. Mr Palmer also told the court disability was "not in the mind" of Mr Cook at the time of the investigation and the decision to terminate employment. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Joining the five chief presenters at BBC News is Maryam Moshiri who has been a presenter on the World News for almost four years. 19. 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. 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. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. The broadcaster, 40, was due to be the face of the stations Rugby League World Cup coverage until he was suspended and vanished from the airwaves without any public comment. And now, after it was revealed Ken Bruce, 72, was forced out of his radio show early after sharing his decision to leave the station and r eplaced by Vernon Kay, 48, Liz has shared her beliefs once again over the BBC being ageist. Matthew has also worked as a general news reporter, as well as foreign correspondent. 'He has clearly touched a nerve. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. Take our poll and have your say. The Radio 5 Live host was sacked after he was slammed yesterday for the post, which came just hours after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry showed off Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, The Sun reports. Kay previously filled in for other Radio 2 presenters including Zoe Ball and Scott . She used to work as a reporter in her native New Zealand. In 2011, former BBC presenter Miriam O'Reilly, then 53, won an age discrimination case against the corporation after she was dropped from Countryfile. 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. POLL Should TV licence fee be means-tested? "Evidence was brought to Mr Cook, he investigated them and came to a conclusion and that conclusion was the claimant was guilty and decided to terminate on the basis of that investigation. It is also a very special moment for Radio 1 as it means well be broadcasting from Salford seven days a week which is great.. 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. On Thursday morning, the pair were discussing whether people love their dogs more than their partners, with Valentine's day just around the corner. 8,075 talking about this. Updated: 10:53, 2 Mar 2023 RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show after four years. He has been the jovial voice of Radio 2 for decades, and even his farewells were good-humoured. The tribunal heard the threats were made at a pub meeting arranged to mend relations between Mr Hazell and the two team members, producer Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A. Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. 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. Prime Minister says Devon DJ sacking was unfair The Prime Minister has said he believes a DJ on Radio Devon who had to resign for playing a song that contained a racist word has been treated. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. A Gannett Company. 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. "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. , updated On Thursday 26 October 2017 some of those who had complained about his behaviour were told Riley had been suspended, only to hear him presenting a show on 5 Live later than evening. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 'It is also nearly three times that of Radio 2 and over four times that of any commercial radio station in our transmission area. "We've had Steve Wright, Ken Bruce and Paul O'Grady, Vanessa Feltz, all replaced by people, one is in his 30s, Owain Wyn Jones who's replacing Vanessa who was 60 when they sacked her. ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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 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. 'I know that many of you will be disappointed and incensed by this decision and will want to know you to complain to. 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. The tribunal in Bury St Edmunds has heard that BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell breached his contract by using 'the C-word'. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? A former BBC presenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. "There is nothing before us to suggest his decision was tainted by the claimant's disability. contact the editor here. 13:33 EST 29 Apr 2021 She has pointed to fairer models used in other countries, such as Germany, involving linking it to council tax. Something went wrong, please try again later. A BBC Radio 2 spokesperson told the Mirror: "We respect Kens decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as hes been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family. 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The programme included the DJs signature Popmaster quiz, and tributes from stars included Rob Brydon and fellow presenter Jeremy Vine, who called him the most intelligent, generous and talented colleague". '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. 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? 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.

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