Take our poll and have your say. ", The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Allen, thought to be in his late 50s, told listeners on Saturday night: 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame.. The source said of the statement: 'I wonder whether that's one of the nastier managers sticking the knife in'. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. Kenny said: "From the age of 11 . This article was amended on 15 July 2022 because an earlier version misnamed BBC World News as BBC World. '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. 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. Mr Cook said he investigated both allegations and terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of these matters alone, rather than any other issues, which was accepted by the judge. 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The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a 'quick goodbye' after 30 years behind the microphone By Craig Simpson 3 March 2023 4:17pm Ken Bruce's departure has become. "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. However, the outrage and anger surrounding the recent behavior of the presenter has many people assuming Allen will not be around for long. Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. "There is nothing before us to suggest his decision was tainted by the claimant's disability. Veteran BBC DJ 'is sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Saturday night show 'because his elderly audience are the wrong type of listeners' David Allen was due to host three more. He then quit his job last summer without giving evidence, meaning the investigation finished without his side of events. He became a travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch before joining the BBC as a freelancer. He joins a presenting line up. Sian Welby (born 3 September 1986) is an English television presenter and radio host, best known for her work with Channel 5, BBC, ITV and Channel 4. 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". Read about our approach to external linking. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being too old when she was in her thirties. '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. NI Protocol . 8,075 talking about this. Theyre a testament to the success of our Christmas Takeover initiative and Im thrilled it will enable them to bring a smile to the nation on daytime. They are both highly engaging presenters who made me laugh so much in their company. 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. '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.'. 13:33 EST 29 Apr 2021 'I know that many of you will be disappointed and incensed by this decision and will want to know you to complain to. Multiple sources said this was clearly understood by those present to be a reference to Riley. Scott said: "Time actually does fly when youre having fun, and thats certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1. Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression. MailOnline has approached the BBC for comment. "She was heartbroken when I told her that we werent going to have children," she explained. Sian Welby is from Upton, a small village in Nottinghamshire, England. He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. 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. Well there's no point in emailing the managers of the station because they made the decision. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth. Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim continues to deliver hard-hitting journalism for Our World and for BBC News' television and radio coverage. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? She has worked for the BBC since 1999 and has presented major news events like the US Presidential Elections and her award-winning coverage of the Australian fires. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Naga is married to TV director James Haggar. GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. "The tribunal finds that the claimant's claims must fail, they do and are dismissed. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . 'We have listeners on this show from all ages from 15 to 101. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone. Mr Hazell, who is from Ipswich and worked for the BBC from 2006 to 2021, denied both allegations throughout the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. In 2002 he took over the Saturday night slot and has remained there ever since. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. She said: I did not meekly cover up my stylish streak, but made it my trademark, instead. Our aim is to create the best live and breaking video news service in the world on our webpages, our apps, on BBC iPlayer and on our new TV news channel.. Meanwhile, when asked what affect her own sacking had on her, Liz explained she wasn't surprised by it. Caryn Franklin, now 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998. 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. 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. BBC Radio 5 Live has been accused of being driven by a 'pathetic diversity agenda' following the exit of Mark Pougatch. In 2014, a former BBC employee claimed that she and her female colleagues had been systematically sidelined and pushed out of the corporation once they reached their fifties. Does it need to be investigated for the way it's treating people?". Another day, another ageism accusation being levelled at the BBC. BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell was judged to have breached his contract by using the C-word to refer to two female co-workers with whom he had "increasingly strained relationships", according to editor Peter Cook, who gave evidence to an employment tribunal. I think he is considering several areas but if you look at his comments then the obvious one is ageism.'. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. She attended Minster School, Southwell. Ex BBC radio Suffolk man . So it's in plain sight now.". 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. BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw, Liz Kershaw has accused BBC Radio 2 of ageism, Ken Bruce has revealed his final show on the BBC was brought forward, Vernon Kay is replacing Ken on his iconic weekday slot, Vernon's dad warned him he has 'big shoes to fill', BBC Radio 2 forced Ken Bruce out early after signing for rival station left 'sour taste', Vernon Kays dad warns he has big shoes to fill as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball says 'I'll be lucky to be here in two years' after schedule change, BBC reuploads Sabrina Carpenter's 'rude' Live Lounge amid fan speculation around song, Vernon Kay issues statement on Ken Bruce as Radio 2 veteran claims he's been 'forced out. But employment judge Kevin Palmer, who presided over the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court, deemed that BBC editor Peter Cook's decision was based solely on the two incidents and was unrelated to Mr Hazell's depression. BBC viewers blast 'woke' decision to ban Tom Jones' Delilah. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. 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. 'I'm gutted particularly for our brilliant, young, ambitious, talented team - love 'em. 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. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. By registering to HELLO! 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Ms Franklin said wrinkly, grey-haired males have been normalised in the media. Ms Franklin said after she was told she was going to be wound down, she made the grey streak in her hair her trademark. Anna Cookson is an award-winning television and radio presenter in the UK. I will be very sad to leave this show and the BBC after so many years but most of all I will miss you the listener who have been so kind and supportive to this show and myself over the years. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can '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. Something went wrong, please try again later. BBC Breakfast host shut down as co-star insists 'don't need you'. 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. 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. The judge also accepted Mr Cook's argument that a similar situation arising from a presenter without depression would have ended in the "same conclusion". Mel Evans Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 2:08 pm. 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. BBC comes under pressure to sack Radio 5 Live presenter Sam Quek after she repeatedly breached advertising rules by promoting gambling firm without declaring she was being paid by them Sam. We just never really wanted them. merge its UK and international news channels in May. Following a spell off social media, he has recently returned to being a prolific tweeter, sharing messages about how 2018 had been a tough year and thanking his family for supporting him during a difficult period. Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. Consent Search for articles. I continued to focus on identity politics both on screen and off and in my early 50s, transitioning to the full (silver) fox. 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. 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. 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. WATCH: Naga Munchetty calls for more diversity in newsrooms. 'It is also nearly three times that of Radio 2 and over four times that of any commercial radio station in our transmission area. ", She added: "It's just such a changed place. 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. The latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby Like this story? Naga Munchetty was absent from the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning in the show's latest presenter shake-up, Naga Munchetty's eclectic Hertfordshire home has the boldest interiors, Naga Munchetty is a radiant bride in rarely-seen wedding photo. The former tennis player was axed as host of the show last year, alongside the team captains, so that bosses could draft in fresh talent to revamp the long-running sports quiz. 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. 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. ", Celeb obsessed? 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. 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. 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", BBC boss says he sacked presenter due to swearing, Depressed presenter accuses BBC of discrimination, Rogue trader offering 'cheap trees' targeting homes in Suffolk, Suffolk: Five of the best pubs to listen to live music, Suffolk: Best cheap eat restaurants to try across the county, Man left with split lip after being punched in the face, How these Welsh cakes inspire the flavour of home for one chef, How this town could become a bitcoin destination, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Ken Bruce said it was a shame to be leaving BBC 2 early, but wrapped up his final show without making a fuss. During his time with the station he helped raise 40,000 for them to build new studios in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. White, who had been slurring her speech for 30 minutes before being replaced by f. Lungs not responding to antibiotics. POLL Should TV licence fee be means-tested? Last year saw BBC Radio 1 undergo a huge shake up when Scott Mills left. Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". "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. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. Joining the five chief presenters at BBC News is Maryam Moshiri who has been a presenter on the World News for almost four years. "We found both actions were genuine and not a sham. Olenka Frenkiel, a multi-award-winning broadcast journalist, said that after 30 great years with the BBC she found herself being rubbed out, with fewer opportunities to showcase her work. 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. 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. I would suggest you email me and I will pass them on. 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. She has previously accused the BBC of ageism when it was revealed she was sacked from her radio show. '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. 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. 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 NUJ said that ultimately the number of existing staff losing their jobs could be higher than the BBC has indicated, and that the merging of the two channels would mean the 143 journalism roles being officially closed. March 02, 2023 - 08:45 GMT Nicky Morris Naga Munchetty was absent from the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning in the show's latest presenter shake-up BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty was . 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. Hell now be presenting the Capital Breakfast Show on Capital FM with Roman Kemp. He regularly anchors the flagship current affairs series Newsnight on BBC Two. A source at the radio station told MailOnline that Mr Allen's claims are 'not true' and that his contract was coming to an end. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Katie Weston For Mailonline 'As I say this was not my decision. Speaking to the Dorset Echo in 2002, he said: 'I hated it. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Express. 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. 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. 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 . Its long too, and young women in particular absolutely love it.. 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. He did however hint that his audience could follow him to Greatest Hits, saying may we meet again. Mills and his co-host Chris Stark left last summer, with Mills moving to BBC Radio 2, and Stark leaving the BBC to join Global media company. We keep complainants informed as appropriate., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. BBC News and BBC World News is going to be relaunched with a more digitally focused rolling news service later this year. Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. 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. ', "So, in a way it did me a favour because it forced it but I've always had this in the back of my head, 'Always remember Liz, it's not who you are, it's just what you do'.". On its website, BBC Radio Solent still displays Allen's profile. 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. She has pointed to fairer models used in other countries, such as Germany, involving linking it to council tax. Find out more, Ken Bruce's departure has become controversial following claims bosses brought forward his leaving date by a month, Ken Bruce wrapped up his last show on Friday, Bruce announced in January that he would be leaving the BBC to join Greatest Hits Radio, Georgia Meloni is my new pinup, says Nigel Farage, Harry and Meghan's children 'may not have relationship with King' after Frogmore eviction, Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia 'turning Bakhmut into next Mariupol', Boost paternity leave and let unmarried women freeze their eggs, Xi urged, The Lockdown Files: 10 things weve learned so far, The SNP is tearing itself apart and its delicious to watch, Bruce presented his final mid-morning Radio 2 show. 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. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. The Clothes Show was aired on BBC One between 1986 and 2000 and attracted around 9 million viewers every week. He also presented Summer Sportstime for a few seasons. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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.
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