Vernon, who's dad told him he has 'big shoes to fill, released a statement about his new gig as he 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. 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James Hazell claimed the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression, Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said he terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of the allegations, rather than any other issues, James Hazell presented the mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Suffolk. 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. 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. The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. He has been the jovial voice of Radio 2 for decades, and even his farewells were good-humoured. '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. Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. The 68-year-old . 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. 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. Kay previously filled in for other Radio 2 presenters including Zoe Ball and Scott . 13:33 EST 29 Apr 2021 BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has spoken candidly about his career in television and radio, as the presenter addressed his time working for talkSPORT. But this was dismissed by Mr Palmer at the hearing on Thursday, who said perceived negativity was "background context". '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. She said: "It happened to me as well, a year ago and I couldn't prove it but I think it's just a case of numbers now.". We just never really wanted them. NI Protocol . Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in. '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. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. 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. News. he was sacked from BBC 5 Live in 1997 when station . Fans are clearly missing seeing Naga on their screens as they have taken to her Instagram page over the past week to express their sadness over her absence. ", 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. However, prior to the pub meeting, the presenter was alleged to have told colleague Connor Bennett 'my team are being c****' and the two women had been made aware of the slur. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. The 72-year-old Scottish presenter - who has regularly presented his mid-morning programme . We keep complainants informed as appropriate., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Lungs not responding to antibiotics. See what she said in the video below. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Meanwhile, when asked what affect her own sacking had on her, Liz explained she wasn't surprised by it. There are no grey-haired news women (and few actors, presenters and MPs too). Cookson has worked for Radio 1, QVC, Magic, Kiss, LBC, Capital, and Heart. "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. "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. We wish Ken all the best for the future. He later said the role was like 'being in a shed full of battery hens,hatching endless traffic bulletins.'. Earlier this year, the government imposed a two-year freeze on the 159 annual licence fee until 2024, which the BBC said will mean it has to find a further 285m in annual savings. The corporation, which suggested the proposal to merge its UK and international news channels in May, said that the new-look channel will launch next April and be called BBC News. He then quit his job last summer without giving evidence, meaning the investigation finished without his side of events. Ms Franklin said a . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The last excellent presenter was Rob Cowan, who for whatever reason left Radio 3 and moved to Classic FM. 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 new channel will remain ad-free in the UK. 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.. BBC News presenters: World News presenter Maryam Moshiri. Mr Hazell claimedthe BBC sacked him because of 'negativity' about his behaviour, which resulted from the depression he was experiencing. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. Ken Bruce said it was a shame to be leaving BBC 2 early, but wrapped up his final show without making a fuss. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. 'I believe he's looking to go formally down a legal route. Read about our approach to external linking. 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". "The decision to investigate and terminate might be unfavourable but this is not something arising from the disability. Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. In addition, it is understood that overall 14, not 19, chief presenter roles will be cut. Charles Worthington, my hairdressing mate, dyed the rest of my brunette hair to a much richer colour to make my light stripe stand out.. Matthew has also worked as a general news reporter, as well as foreign correspondent. Does it need to be investigated for the way it's treating people?". Enjoy your weekend though," while another added: "Mornings are not the same when your not there.". travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. During his time with the station he helped raise 40,000 for them to build new studios in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 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. She has been at the heart of some of the world's biggest stories, including the economic impact of the 9/11 attacks and the war in Ukraine. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Ex BBC radio Suffolk man . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'I've truly valued the friendship that we've shared.'. Riley was. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. 'So I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about their decision. The experienced presenter told listeners he believes the corporation's chiefs cancelled his show because his elderly audience are 'the wrong type of listeners'. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Riley, who presented the sports coverage on the 5 Live breakfast show in addition to his own programmes, was suspended by the corporation at the height of the #MeToo movement in October 2017. 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. Skelly made the. 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. In 2002, after a long stint filling in for Richard Cartridge, Mr Allen was hauled out of his understudy role and asked to take over the Saturday night slot on BBC Radio Solent. READ MORE: Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending. Sian Welby is from Upton, a small village in Nottinghamshire, England. Married Allen, from Bournemouth, Dorset, began his radio career at Bournemouth Hospital Radio broadcasting to different hospitals. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone. 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. HP10 9TY. 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. 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.. Pougatch, 51, had been with 5 Live since its inception in 1994 and was a. BBC host David Allen is none too pleased his show has been axed (Picture: Twitter) Veteran BBC radio presenter David Allen has hit out at the broadcaster . "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. She also works for BBC Radio London and her voice can be heard in her work as a voiceover artist. 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. Liz said: "Well, I've been waiting for the evidence to pile up because we all thought that but I think there's a really clear cut case now. UPDATE Tumour slightly bigger. BBC viewers blast 'woke' decision to ban Tom Jones' Delilah. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. A spokesperson for the BBC said that the UK operation would see 70 job cuts, while 20 more on- and off-screen roles will be created in Washington DC. In 2002 he took over the Saturday night slot and has remained there ever since. MailOnline has approached the BBC for comment. 'Drunk' BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White slurs through her final show. 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. 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. He didn't lack enthusiasm, might even be thought to have too much, but his knowledge of . "She was heartbroken when I told her that we werent going to have children," she explained. 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 has sacked Danny Baker, saying he showed a "serious error of judgement" over his tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Radio DJ Ken Bruce has opened his last BBC Radio 2 show after more than 40 years at the corporation. The tweet, which he later deleted but which has been. The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would. Ms Franklin said wrinkly, grey-haired males have been normalised in the media. The changes come following discontent among veteran Radio 2 presenters about the stations attempt to appeal to youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, says: "Nicky is the master of radio phone-in broadcasting. It is understood that 14 chief presenter roles are to be cut overall. During the meeting, Mr Hazellwas then alleged to have threatened the two women not to complain about him, prompting Mr Cook to investigate the matter and terminate his contract. '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 have listeners on this show from all ages from 15 to 101. 'So, I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about the decision.'. '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. 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. In June last year, 63-year-old Liz Kershaw was replaced on her Saturday afternoon Radio 6 show by 31-year-old Jamz Supernova. 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. 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. Riley was eventually suspended the following day, prompting a formal investigation. ", She added: "It's just such a changed place. 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. Last year saw BBC Radio 1 undergo a huge shake up when Scott Mills left. Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression (Image: BBC Publicity) A well known local radio presenter was not. 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. Before this, she worked on BBC News for 16 years, presenting shows like Talking Business, World Business Report and was the main face of business on Afternoon Live. 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. Kate Garraway fights tears as she confronts Matt Hancock, Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie. A BBC spokesperson said this evening: 'All stations change their line-ups from time to time. Anna Cookson is an award-winning television and radio presenter in the UK. Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Ms Kershaw later tweeted: I got sacked from @BBC6Music because they dont want women over 60.. Bruce announced in January that he would be leaving the BBC to join Greatest Hits Radio, becoming the latest experienced presenter to leave the broadcaster, following Paul OGrady and Venssas Feltz. 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". 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. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. Editors' Code of Practice. 'As I say this was not my decision. Well there's no point in emailing the managers of the station because they made the decision. A BBC spokesperson said: We cant comment on a private staff meeting or indeed on individual staff matters although we take all concerns about harassment very seriously and investigate allegations thoroughly and take any appropriate action. We call on the BBC to again rethink this cost-cutting idea. BBC Breakfast host shut down as co-star insists 'don't need you'. Mel Evans Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 2:08 pm. 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. 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. Davie, who took over from Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020, has overseen a slimming down of about 1,200 jobs to date and has said about 1,000 more will go in the next few years.