Read about our approach to external linking. Prominent in the pledges for 201819 was to reflect the full diversity of the whole of the UK, with a promise to be the industry leader in on- and off-air diversity by 2020. Dorothy Byrne, former Head of News & Current Affairs at Channel 4 News, says: "Key journalistic talent now leave because they believe rightly that the BBC's erroneous interpretation of regulation regarding impartiality prevents it from telling viewers and voters the truth. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". One reader will win a pair of premium tickets to see Aspects of Love at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue and overnight stay in one twin or double room at the Clermont Hotel, London with a 3-course meal from the table dhote menu and breakfast. But, if the new schedule, resulting from a combination of choices and accidents, is to succeed, it will require the audience to adapt quickly from the porcupine decades to the year of the rabbit. The big political interview, which was to become a regular feature of the show, often made the headlines. 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. 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. Having started his career as a presenter here in Wales, its wonderful news that hell be taking to the airwaves from Cardiff and waking listeners across the UK. Talent manager Chris North, who identifies, nurtures and promotes up-and-coming presenters, says: "Evolution is inevitable in every walk of life. After Bolton's exit, one tweeted: "This is exactly what's wrong in the BBC. 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. The truth of the Radio 2 crisis lies, as is often the case, somewhere between the counter-accusations. When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. 40 to 21 will be available on BBC Sounds from Saturday 8 October. So Drivetime was seen as the only option for the desired diversification. When approached for comment by RadioTimes.com, a Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. James Purnell, a former Labour cabinet minister, is Director, Radio and Education, while Bob Shennan is Director, Radio and Music, but the heads of the networks (including Lewis Carnie at Radio 2) actually report to a third person, Graham Ellis, who is Controller, Production (Radio). The presenter has previously had his own shows on Radio 1 and Radio X, and currently hosts Radio 2's Dance Sounds of the '90s with his 'Back to Bolton Cheesy Bangers'. Jane Garvey 8. And Carnie now has the chance to deliver some positive news in the shape of the new host of Drivetime. The radio DJ, who started at the BBC in his early 30s, said he would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. 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. Summaya won a talent search at BBC Radio Nottingham last year to present and produce their weekday evening show and was such a hit then joined BBC Radio Leicester . "Vernon is a lovely bloke and I wish him all the best," Bruce told BBC News, adding that he "wouldn't dare give anyone else tips about broadcasting". Vernon Kay has joined BBC Radio 2 after the station confirmed him as Ken Bruce's replacement on the morning show. "A big one that we've seen in recent months and years is reorganisation at the BBC, particularly in the newsroom. The Radio 2 mess is not expected to be an exception. Annie Nightingale 5. Only a sadomasochistic porcupine would bring on the next generation in this way. While its true that Whiley was his only choice, the negotiations over what Mayo calls a reconfiguration appear to have given him no choice about having to have a female co-host. In the interim between Bruce's exit and Kay's new slot, Radio 2 favourite Gary Davies will host the slot from Monday 6th March. A cynic might have joked that the solution would have been to move Garvey to Radio 2, but, instead, it seems the Mayo show was targeted as the place for change. This opened up opportunities for new formats on Radio 2, with greater potential for new music genres of all types, provided they were still light. Kay, who is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly this year, is known for fronting various shows on Channel 4's T4 as well as ITV programmes including All Star Family Fortunes, Just The Two Of Us, and Beat The Star. How Radio 2 became the station we hear today via soothing instrumental light music, middle of the road classics, and a weekly soap opera. I have had good reactions from people who say their ideal station is somewhere between (Radio 1 and 2). The recording sat untouched in a dusty BBC vault for decades. Nevertheless, there has been widespread criticism of Radio 2s recent effort to rejuvenate its lineup. Rhuanedd Richards, Director of BBC Cymru Wales says: Im delighted that Radio 2 listeners will be starting their weekdays in Owains company - live every weekday from BBC Wales home in Cardiffs Central Square. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast. A BBC spokesman said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Danny Baker16. 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. "So they have a responsibility. A Strauss House production. This autumn, listeners to Radio 2 are in for a treat. Steve says: Im thrilled to mark this years National Album Day on BBC Radio 2 by playing top tunes from some awesome music debuts. She is also a guest presenter for The One Show. This type of primitive news management is one of the things that has given BBC managers a bad name with presenters. The following 182 pages are in this category, out of 182 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. Find out more, Radio DJ Ken Bruce said he had intended to fulfil his contract with Radio 2, Kay is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly this year, Ken Bruce will join Greatest Hits Radio in April to continue his career 'in a slightly different way in the next few years', Watch: The robot elephant created to end animal cruelty at Indian temple, Greece train crash: Station master arrested after head-on collision kills at least 36. His deep connection with Wales is obvious and Im delighted he will be broadcasting live from Cardiff every weekday morning. Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged., Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. Vernon Kay will be replacing Bruce on his mid-morning Radio 2 slot, the BBC has confirmed, however Kay's new show won't launch be launching until May 2023. Sounds Of The 90s with Fearne Cotton is a Somethin Else production. You can unsubscribe at any time. Bruce will present his final 9.30am-to-midday show on 3 March. He will be counting down from 20 to the No. Steve Wright will reveal the Official Top 40 biggest (sales and streams) all-time debut albums to be released in the UK since records began in 1956. Following Ken Bruce's announcement in January that he had decided to leave Radio 2 in March, his last show on Radio 2 will be broadcast on Friday 3 March. 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. 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. 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. Saturday mornings were never to be the same again when Steve Wright jumped ship from Radio 1 and secured the top late morning slot on Radio 2. Announcing his exit from weekday afternoons earlier this year, Steve Wright said: "My friend and boss Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said she wanted to do something different in the afternoons." Presenters Paul OGrady and Vanessa Feltz have also departed from the station in the past year. 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. First Look: Could PinkPantheress or The Weeknd challenge Miley for Number 1? "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. 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart. Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start.. 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 . A well-known presenter says: If you ran a company that made chocolate bars and you lost one of your biggest products to a rival, and then had a spectacular relaunch that had to be abandoned after a few months, youd be sacked. He is also a familiar voice on Radio 2, filling in for presenters including Zoe Ball, Steve Wright, Rylan Clark and Dermot OLeary. It's tough. Kay said: Im absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. Humphrey Lyttelton 9. DeSantis won't say he's running. This is the first Radio 2 weekday programme to move out of London and forms part of the BBCs Across The UK plans, as announced by the Director General in 2021, allowing the BBC to better reflect, represent and serve all parts of the country. I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. For a generation of a certain age, Radio 2 could never be complete without a daily dose of Wogan. Leonard Parkin, ITN newsreader in the 1970s and 1980s. Many of them have left the corporation entirely, although a few still do some work for the BBC. This week it was announced she will present the coveted Radio 1 breakfast show as part of the station's new talent Christmas line-up. 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. Radio 2 is going through a particularly tumultuous time, while many of the biggest names in news and podcasting have been lured away. 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. A BBC Audio production. Maitlis, meanwhile, was told off for impartiality breaches during her time at the corporation. Acting was not to be, and after various roles at the Old Vic in London he became a milkman, before being scooped up by the BBC in 1954. In an attempt to scare me even more, the bosses have decided my very first show is on Halloween! Sue MacGregor 4. 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. At the time Wright said the move was "no great psychological leap. The chart represents the incredible embryonic starts to magnificent pop careers. No young people are going to listen to Feedback, even if you get HRVY or Joe Sugg to present it, because BBC Radio 4 isn't on their radars.". Roger Bolton was recently dropped from Radio 4's Feedback, to listeners' (and his own) disappointment. 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