It's also worth remembering that moving to a rival broadcaster is not always successful. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck ", "Whilst we of course want new listeners to discover Radio 2, we are focused on providing the 14.5 million people who tune in each week with a brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UK's best-loved presenters. pic.twitter.com/3tJrdNljf9, Steve White (@SteveWhiteRadio) August 27, 2020, Its my last show on #KLFM today, and I would love to have as many people texting and calling as I can, so if you fancy it, 3 7 ? Others admitted they had tried the celebrity presenters but soon changed to a local radio station. On behalf of our #WestSussex Stagecoach colleagues we thank you for entertaining us since 1996! Neither will probably appeal to Eagle listeners?. BRING BACK THE REGIONAL PRESENTERS! He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. This time, Bauer incorporate more of their new acquisitions into their branded world after a journey which, thanks to the competition authorities, has been more protracted than any sane person would have wished. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Weve seen many messages on social media from presenters and listeners marking the day, too many to list in one article. Clemmie suffered a major brain haemorrhage over a year again in New York and was unconscious for 17 days and it wasnt certain she would regain her speech. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. In 2018, the BBC forced Mayo to share his hugely popular Drivetime show with Jo Whiley, to get a female presenter on the Radio 2 daytime schedule. All Rights Reserved. But at the same time, presenter paranoia exists for a reason - we're all aware there's always somebody behind you wanting to do your job. We're grateful to all the presenters, past and present, who have played their part in the success of the station, and we also look forward to welcoming refreshed shows, new ideas and different voices to Radio 2, as we always have done. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Coronation Street spoilers: Daisy faces Justin in court, but who will win? Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. The BBC has always been a timorous beastie. Ian Skelly though is much missed and I now go to Classic FM during her schedule as it is simply too unbearable. End the day right with The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. "And it's not just salaries - top news stars have their third party earnings disclosed if they're doing a conference or after-dinner speaking gig, and that is very unappetising for a lot of presenters.". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". She has become known for her work presenting Radio 3s Breakfast programme, as well as lunchtime and evening concerts and a range of programmes on Radio 3, including Words and Music. The station went through a transitional period where its playlist was changed over to the 70s, 80s and 90s era, and jingles changed to reflect the station playing "greatest hits". Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? There is nothing more annoying than having to turn up the volume or stand next to the loudspeaker just to hear what or who was just playing. In Israel, meanwhile, there are similar protest over the morning classics show on Kol Hamusica, where new boss Omer Frenkel (formerly on Army Radio) has brought in a presenter, Alex Anski, who cannot let the music play without jabbering all around it. Both stations will continue to provide local news, information, traffic and travel as well as work with Bauer charity, Cash for Kids. Given the BBCs propensity for wanting to refresh the lineup, isnt it more than time for the same dictum to apply to their management? Now, how they do it, who they choose, when they choose - that's where the argument comes. It all boiled down to a contract dispute. Maitlis has also accused the BBC of "both side-ism" - in other words, providing a superficial balance. Chacun a son gout, I suppose, but for me Georgia Mann is one of the most irritating and patently least knowledgeable presenters on R3 . Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the stations rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio in a few weeks time. Also when R3 was often interrupted by Test Match Cricket, on one occasion he announced dolefully -And now Its CRICKET. Cant help but smile. Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Hes been perfect for the morning slot. ", A spokesman for the station said: "Throughout the years Radio 2 has stayed relevant to its millions of listeners by evolving its schedule. Add your comment below. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". Is Ian Skelly not even more hugely experienced and knowledgable? Ian has many admirers, starting with Prince Charles. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. Alan Davey, Controller, BBC Radio 3 says: We wanted to make the most of two much-loved voices on Radio 3 and refresh the daytime schedule. Its all old hits now . I have to agree with the pro Skellers above. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. We can only hope that Georgia grows into the job. Good luck with claasic fm etc all those who say they are leaving. The BBC. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. owner John Walenga Since 2017, the BBC has been required to publish the salaries it pays sections of its top talent. As Gordon explains it, the firm was created to take on a matter for a man born with defects from thalidomide, one he felt compelled to take. How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio? Im sure his charm will transfer to the afternoons, but the format, unless changed, will not capitalise on his talents. I think it is fairly obvious what is going on here. Wishing our friends at #SpiritFM #Chichester all the very best. Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. The decision was announced on February 26 and will mean that popular shows such as the Heart Bristol breakfast show with Ed, Troy and Paulina will be axed. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. ", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! As a first step we encourage you to take membership at US$79/59 a year, or $165/125 for three years. You can listen here on our website, download our free app for iPhone or Android, on Freeview channel 716 or ask your Smart Speaker to play Greatest Hits Radio. PG launched 96.4 The Eagle on 4th January 1996 when it first went on air. Feltz, for example, moved to the recently-launched Talk TV, while the huge investment in podcasts has seen Maitlis, Sopel and Radio 1's Chris Stark move to Global. We dont need just an announcer for this sort of programme. London They have had a total shift in music this week with non stop older musicgone from what was a decent blend of contemporary, pop and classics, to non stop no doubt what are 'greatest hits'. Ms Mann seems to be a pleasant and reasonably knowledgeable presenter certainly but Ian Skelly has that certain je ne sais quoi that raises his presenting to a higher level. The music level is fine but presentersjust speak up!! I've lived my childhood dream. EastEnders spoilers: Stacey goes to extreme lengths to provide for her family, Emmerdale spoilers: Soap first for Emmerdale as an all-male episode sees the villagers sharing their darkest secrets. Elsewhere, Craig Charles lost his weekend Radio 2 show (although he is staying on 6 Music). A bit dull really, her manner I mean. Bauer would not comment on the number of jobs that would be affected by the decision, although the industry news site Radio Today estimated about 160 of the 200 on-air presenters across the stations were facing redundancy, without taking into account off-air support staff and producers. The login page will open in a new tab. Joe Ferguson Kev seed James klass Suzie Smith Pea teller Rick vaughn Paul jordan John ohara Brian moore Rock fm: rob Charles, Danny bee, Mark Paxton, Dave Miller, Mark kaye, Sally stone, Paul. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The come-to-bed, have another whisky voice of GM makes Classic FM a real temptation not, surely, what the BBC wants and Im sorry for her to be put in this position; shes NOT hugely experienced and, initially, German esp. Last ever show on Minster FM done! It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Kanter suggests: "What we're going to see increasingly, I think, is the BBC effectively hiding salaries through its commercial division or independent production companies. Noam Laden Returns To WABC/New York As News Dir. The current state of the media industry means it could be difficult for staff to find jobs elsewhere, with many of the affected stations located in mid-sized settlements where there are no other stations. Living-Candle-2934 1 mo. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Dozens of radio presenters said their final goodbyes on Friday morning after years of hosting local breakfast shows. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! How is having i) another woman ii) another Londoner iii) another woman of a certain age going to attract more listeners? On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. But in this series of hugely professional and thoroughly authentic farewells, you can hear the pain. The Local Radio Company then sold Fire 107.6 to Westward Broadcasting in June 2009. Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know! 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These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. We will miss Ian Skellys wit and charm on Radio 3 in the morning. Simon Mayo described it as an "annual turkey shoot", while Graham Norton said it was "not comfortable and not nice". The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. It's very weird. It is such a shame. I wish presenters would stop mumbling into the microphone and speak clearly- those who drop their voices at the end of sentences are especially irritating as are those who speak intimately as though the listener is next to them in the same room. Theme Kourtier Blog by. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The music policy that has been introduced does not suit the station at all and as other have commented the listening figures will be hit hard, I sincerely hope all the staff at Eagle are able to find themselves new roles. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. And Ive long given up listening to the morning programmes. Klein/Mann Ill not listen again until its back to what works best for us people!!. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". A number of radio stations across the east will be replaced by a new name later this year. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat, Italy lowers the age for chief conductors. 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. Its been downhill since the departure of Rob Cowan. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". Broadcaster and writer Ian Skelly has been a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 for the past 20 years, presenting various programmes on the station, covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary. Mann/Klein It's tough. His sense of fun and gently cheeky humour has been such a delight, and his knowledge of classical music and performance has filled many an hour with interest and entertainment. 2023 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3's mid-morning weekday show. Prince Harry and Meghan to be dealt fresh monetary punishment thatll hurt? Another said they thought their local presenters are so much better than Amanda and Jamie, while most agreed that they will not listen again. On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. What is it like to be a Classic FM presenter? Do not miss this. SCULL said . I, like many others, will no longer listen to the Radio 3 morning slot because it has become just another DJ focused station (like Classic FM) void of any interaction with Radio 3 listeners. Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. You dont need a cut crystal accent explaining dodecaphonic construction at 09:15, you need good music and entertaining but intelligent chat. At the time of writing, the petition had already been backed by almost 6,000 radio listeners up and down the country, with one saying that Heart has no heart without its local presenters. Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Andrew Marr, Peter Crouch, Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Dan Walker, Steve Wright, Paul O'Grady, Craig Charles, Graham Norton, Shaun Keaveny and Sue Barker are some of the biggest names who have either been poached, dropped or demoted. Long promoted a number of acts through live music sessions on her show including Adele, The Zutons, Primal Scream, Kasabian, Amy Macdonald, Hard-Fi, Faithless, The Manic Street Preachers, Marillion, Josh Ritter, The Stranglers, Paul Weller, Morrissey, Moby, The Dandy Warhols, Stereophonics, Aslan and a significant number of new and unsigned bands Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. For my part. (And thus became a shoo-in for a BBC announcers job). The arguments in favour of the brand and networked approach are well-rehearsed, and we all appreciate that the future of radio in a broader audio world not least with the economics of COVID around us is a very different picture, and it is dangerous to imagine that everything can carry on in the way it did in previous generations. Radio Classique after 9am weekdays for me from now on. But what the episode surely highlights is the toxic managerial culture in the BBC. After Bolton's exit, one tweeted: "This is exactly what's wrong in the BBC. There is also 2 ex pirates now licenced Kane on FM and Release on Surrey DAB (but has a Bracknell address). The whole demeanour of R3 is unfortunately changing, with more rubbish programmes being added, such as Piano Flow, Classical Fix, and Gameplay with Baby Queen. I have met many of the presenters over the years and they are always enthusiastic and take the time to talk to you. Norway ignores bad reception and starts FM radio switch-off, Digital radio overtakes analogue in homes for first time, Oslo calling: Norwegians prepare to scrap FM radio, slowly reducing the amount of local content. Eagle is one of the UKRD stations that does really well even though there's plenty of competition (from the London stations), especially in Guildford. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime presenters including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. BBC has no idea how to keep listeners but only wants to encourage new listeners, most of the demographic they want to attract will never tune into R3 anyway. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Sam FM South Coast / Solent will rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio in September and network all programmes from Bauer, with the exception of a daily afternoon drive show. It appears from some of the previous comments thats its fine for a man to be witty but not a woman. I am far more likely to listen to any programme presented by Skellers, who is by far the best presenter on R3. As Ent Daily reported, some listeners were up in arms about the appointment because it also signaled station bosses airing the show nationally, axing regional presenters and their local breakfast shows as a result. Never say never again pic.twitter.com/BoDNkqIdBT, Minster FM Breakfast Show (@BenMinsterFM) August 28, 2020, Its my final day at Mix96 and this mornings Ben and Nia Breakfast Show (without Ben) is a celebration of the last 5 years and so Ive dug deep in to the archives! Eagle and its market have the same conditions as Pirate where both are doing well in a competitive market with Heart available on FM. The little Ive heard of Georgia Mann I cant say Im overly impressed. Ian has a personality that GM can only dream about. i feel sorry for the loyal Eagle presenters if they are passed over for complete idiots like alex lester! The changes are being made to make way for Bauers Greatest Hits Radio brand taking over many local radio services next week. Getty Images Heart features. In between all of this he also presents After Hours on Radio Biscuit on Sunday nights, which Andy says he loves almost as much as life itself! ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. Thank God for the CD player. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. It has always been a very solid radio station that clearly cares abut its listeners. Andy now runs his own studio doing voiceovers for radio & TV and producing many actors & sports stars voice sessions. Lets not beat about the bush, its about sex and age. #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o.

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