I want to say a big thank you to everyone there who helped me during the week to learn and take valuable skills from this experience. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. She broke the news to her listeners on Thursday morning, fighting back tears as she told them today, there is no jolly good fellow because I have something to tell you. The BBC has publicly said that Mayo and Whiley were paid the same for their Radio 2 show. 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. I got to practice my bulletin reading. Plans range from 5.99 to 13.99 a month. In this period, the Radio 4 Womans Hour presenter Jane Garvey, in the past an occasional fill-in presenter for Ken Bruce and Jeremy Vine, directly targeted Radio 2 as Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. BBC 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. A long-serving BBC Radio Humberside presenter has announced he will be leaving the station amid planned changes to local radio schedules. Recently, though, the wildlife sexual comparison invoked by the running of Radio 2 has been less the porcupine than the rabbit there have been a startling number of ins and outs. And then he went 'oh I guess I can't say p***' then he said the n-word! Royal commentator Tom Bower told MailOnline that Sarah had excluded herself because of her previous 'conduct'. Ben Thompson joined BBC Breakfast in 2011 and usually reports on the business segments and occasionally hosts the BBC shows alongside regular presenters. But, even by the low standards of online comment, she suffered spectacularly vituperative criticism for having, as protestors saw it, ruined Drivetime; comments which Mayo commendably described as appalling in his resignation tweet. Read about our approach to external linking. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. View our online Press Pack. Many listeners must have been astonished that Goodier made no reference to the fact that the move of those hosts was currently leading news sites. She also was a host on the University radio station CSR 97.4FM. 2023 BBC. And then you get people who use racist terms without even thinking twice about it. Helping businesses in the South West connect and share their stories, in print, online, through networking and events. Were going backwards. "After 18 long years of my alarm clock waking me at 4am, it's time to destroy it with some heavy machinery," the Cardiff-born broadcaster said. BBC presenter The BBC Executive, led by Lord Hall, is also now required by the new Board, headed by chairman Sir David Clementi, to publish an annual Action Plan, personally signed off by the DG. Ken Bruce, who has worked with Bowles for the full 18 years of her tenure, paid his own tribute on Twitter, saying it was "a sad day for us all". And now he has revealed he has learnt the identity of the man, and has been speaking with police. Youve earned that lie in my love., A message from the BBC Radio 2 account also read: Were going to miss you loads Vanessa! Both will be absent from the station during their maternity leave, but will return after. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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Radio 2 presenter Lynn Bowles said tiredness and a heavy workload contributed to her decision to quit the BBC radio show after serving as a travel reporter for 18 years. It's now been brought to London for the first time by theatre impresario Paul Gregg (the man who originally brought The Lion King to the Lyceum). Sian sat in for axed host Phil in 2019 so she's had experience. The journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Lang has claimed she was told not to say goodbye after she decided to step back from presenting BBC Radio 4s Front Row after nearly two decades. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. Ill keep the @BBCBreakfast sofa warm at weekends and during the week, Im (re)joining our global channel @BBCWorld and @BBCNews. "They make the early starts and long days much more bearable. Vanessa joined the Radio 2 family 12 years ago, but has fronted a show on Radio London for close to two decades. BBC Breakfast hosts mock King Charles over Eurovision blunder. BBC Breakfast viewers have been left gutted after Ben Thompson has announced he will be quitting the morning programme after a decade on the show for a new presenting gig. "Thank you (but also see you soon!) "I said 'You're not a massive c-word, you're just an average one. Andy Wood / Konnor Walsh / Buz Ross / Xan Phillips / Lisa Lavis / Ewan Laver, New presenting showreel complete! "They do all the hard work; planning, organising, fixing and producing the stories every day AND travel with us on the road. Something went wrong, please try again later. They recently hired some DJs who were that age. Presenters point out that there is no evidence that any manager involved in the reputationally and financially disastrous lost legal case against Sir Cliff Richard, the gender pay or presenter contract controversies has faced any consequences at all. BBC is removing popular presenters Robert Elms and Jo Good from the top slots Insiders fear 'jammed' switchboards of angry listeners over the schedule change Browse our new catalogue to inspire you with homeware, gardening tools, books and more! Channel Elton John!: Vanessa Feltz on how to exude confidence while working from bed, Sign up to First Edition, our free daily newsletter every weekday morning at 7am BST, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Croatias Eurovision 2023 act strip to underwear and wave huge missiles, BBC presenter reveals he was racially abused outside of pub in Manchester, EastEnders pictures reveal christening destroyed, two arrests & resident left to die. In a statement, Vanessa said: I have loved every moment with my Radio 2 Early Birds and will miss my Lovely Listeners, Jolly Good Fellows and beloved friends and colleagues at Radio 2 with all my heart. Princesses Eugenie showed off her baby bump again today as she was pictured with her sister Beatrice and their husbands, who were wearing matching outfits, at a west London restaurant. Dev, 35, is leaving so that he can focus on other presenting opportunities And it was the perception of many listeners that a broadcaster previously noted for his gentle calm on air sounded upset and in difficulties during a show that featured uneasy silences and not much easier exchanges between the co-hosts. Joel has presented on BBC Radio Leeds and once guest-hosted a slot on Radio 1 in 2019, as did Fee. Its been an honour and privilege to be the Breakfast voice ofBBCRadio London for 20 years and although Im leaving the show, Ill continue to expect hugs from my lovely listeners when I see them on the streets of London! At least 10% less than RRP across all departments at TK Maxx, 20% off app orders using this The Hut promo code, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code. Amazon Prime has thousands of original series, sport documentaries and films you can subscribe to watch here for just 7.99/ month plus a free month trial included. Isnt it obvious why people are leaving the BBC? Last week, a parliamentary select committee strongly criticised the BBC for its handling of this issue. The shake-up for Radio 1 has been announced following the appointment of Aled Haydn Jones, the new Head of Station. The most publicised was the order from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport that the BBC must publish the names of anyone paid more than 150,000 per year. Excited to have Martin Kelner joining us for the Kings Coronation. Karwai Tang/WireImage. All the DJs leaving BBC Radio 1 in shake-up and who will In a statement, Feltz said: I have loved every moment with my Radio 2 early birds and will miss my lovely listeners, jolly good fellows and beloved friends and colleagues at Radio 2 with all my heart. "The story goes I was too old for the show. Many are wondering which presenters have now left and who will be replacing them in the rota shake-up. Bowles said she was "looking forward to seeing a little less of the M4", Bowles has appeared on Ken Bruce's show for the full 18 years of her tenure, Ken Bruce and Lynn Bowles pictured in 2003. View our online Press Pack. And, a year ago on July 30, 2021, Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac played her final evening show after 17 years with the BBC. He continued: "It just makes you feel really uncomfortable when you know that people recognise your skin colour or ethnicity. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts axed As she goes to 5pm, Trevor Nelson is moving into Coxs current 10pm-midnight show. Bedi will continue to present the show from the new location. I'm not entirely sure I have been successful in my endeavours.". 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"Especially these last two years. After a two-week break, she will cover Jeremy Vines show for a fortnight as planned, from 15 August. Some tweeters and correspondents to RTs Feedback pages have reacted as if BBC bosses simply woke up one day and decided to wreck Britains most listened-to radio network. Jack and Edoardo were both wearing dark jeans, matching blue shirts with white T-shirts below and even the same navy-coloured baseball caps. All rights reserved. She was formerly a news presenter on BBC Radio, serving as the main presenter of The World The Ofcom document contains a series of requirements for each network that may surprise many listeners with their strictness. 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', Emily Maitlis said she feared her infamous Newsnight interview with their father Prince Andrew may have 'hurt' them, Beatrice and Eugenie were together at The Princess Royal pub in Notting Hill, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London to discuss the use of AI in the arts after German photographer Boris Eldagsen won a Sony World Photography Award this year with an image he later admitted had been created using Artificial Intelligence. So here's some nice pics they took. Local radio is the most public service thing the BBC does, and should be cherished. Dev, 35, is leaving so that he can focus on other presenting opportunities after 11 years at Radio 1. Ritula Shah - Wikipedia It was a great day to be part of, especially because I managed to snag a copy of The 1975's live album with the Philharmonic Orchestra on LP and cassette :D But the apparent decision has surprised some royal watchers - with Meghan Markle's friend Omid Scobie tweeting: 'If true, this feels kinda cruel, no? He denied allegations that Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre was trafficked to have sex with him when she was 17. "I'm afraid I'm going to be leaving Radio 2.". The mother-of-one, 33, who is expecting her second child in the next few months, beamed in a blue smock dress alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two-year-old son August., The family were joined by Beatrice, 34, her other half Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and their daughter Sienna, who is one. Vanessa Feltz has quit BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio London. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts axed in sh "It is important that I highlight this mans behaviour. He continued: "Weve travelled all over: factories, offices, farms, warehouses, depots, shops, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, railway stations, airports, and lots and lots of rooftops. Founder of The Business Exchange South West. The BBC has reportedly sent letters offering voluntary redundancy to some of its top presenters as it looks to cut expenditure in its news division. https://lnkd.in/etMyrWEy And I went 'Well why would you ask that?'. Get 5 off 70 and 20 off 200, exclusively for new and existing My John Lewis members. And Carnie now has the chance to deliver some positive news in the shape of the new host of Drivetime. And then, on 22 October, Mayo resigned from the station, dissolving the new co-hosted Drivetime after barely six months, with Whiley given her second schedule move in a year, to launch a new music show from 7.00 to 9.00pm, starting in January. A leading showbusiness agent, though stressing that he knows of no such specific moves or negotiations, says: If I were a commercial radio rival to the BBC, Id conclude that what has happened with Evans and Mayo has shown how the all-powerful Radio 2 might be taken down. 'How could an interview that aimed to provide answers for vulnerable young women not end up hurting other vulnerable young women his daughters along the way? After 12 years as Radio 1s most enthusiastic music fan, Lowe is leaving the BBC to work for Apples new radio service in LA. BBC Radio 1 line-up changes: Who's leaving and who are the new Just to clarify I left voluntarily. Elizabeth Steedman (Rankin) Jessica Dawnay Breakbulk Events & Media, It was great to be back commenting on EFL highlights for broadcast on Sky Sports and other platforms through IMG. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Register for Breakbulk Europe 2023 here: https://lnkd.in/gbU7TeYx "We moved from Television Centre in London to MediaCity in Salford in 2012. Exciting times ahead by the sounds of things . 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. Well have reporters across the country taking in the celebrations. An estimated 48,000 people took part in the 26.2-mile London Marathon as large crowds watched. Radio He always felt it was a disrespectful imposition.. David Burns to leave BBC Radio Humberside after being told 'I Nihal, 51, explained what happened but didnt reveal the name of the pub where it happened. Journalist voluntarily left Radio 4 show after 19 years but was saddened by lack of BBC announcement. Alongside the clip, which she shared on Instagram, the presenter wrote: Devastated. BBC presenter Nihal Arthanayake contacts police after - The Sun However, the station has recently had a huge shake-up with some of its most notable presenters calling it quits. Above:The mother-of-one, 33, is seen outside the Bluebird restaurant in Chelsea, The family were joined by Beatrice, 34, her other half Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and their daughter Sienna, who is two-and-a-half. "I have a small announcement to make," she told Ken Bruce earlier. Radio 2 spin doctors were still struggling to find support for the optimistic line that all format changes take time to settle when, in September, they had to deal with the fallout from Chris Evanss announcement live on air that, after eight years on the breakfast show, he was leaving to join Virgin Radio in 2019. The BBC describes Front Row as a live magazine programme on the world of arts, literature, film, media and music. And royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams praised the 'extremely wise' decision from the King because she has been an 'embarrassment to the Royal Family for many years'. 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. The Radio 2 mess is not expected to be an exception. The broadcaster who works alongside Vanessa Feltz is leaving her shows on Radio 2 and BBC Radio London after almost 20 years at the helm of the latter, she has announced. Some of the BBCs presenters and correspondents are leaving for commercial opportunities: Newsnight s Emily Maitlis and the former North America editor Jon Sopel
