When I sit in front of a BBC microphone, Im instantly transported back, to my childhood, when I first heard the wonderful music and funny voices, coming out of my parents radio. Owain Wyn Evans will host the all new Early Breakfast Show (Monday to Friday, 4am-6.30am), and the new live show will come from Wales. In October, as the BBC celebrates its 100th anniversary (18 October), Radio 2 celebrates with the following shows: Theres a new three-part run - and sixth series since 2016 - of Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces on 2, 9 and 16 October, available now as a boxset on BBC Sounds. The whole chart will be available from Friday 4 November as a BBC Sounds collection called The UKs Official Most Streamed Songs. Amazing music played by an amazing line-up - thats Radio 2 today. Rylan talks about his new found love of radio - something that he never listened to when growing up - once he joined Radio 2, his love of Mr Blobby and getting to do karaoke on air with his hero, Craig David. Since 1996 Steve has interviewed countless celebrities, played some of the nations favourite tracks, and kept his famous posse in line - just! The 48-year-old TV presenter will take over in May to replace the Scottish broadcasting veteran, who announced last month he would be stepping down from presenting on Radio 2 after 31 years. 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. As the Beatles celebrate the 60th anniversary of the release of their first single, Love Me Do (5 October), Radio 2 delves into the archive to celebrate the UKs most famous band. KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, KenBruce to leave BBC for new radio show, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years, Steve Wright to leave BBC Radio 2 weekday show after nearly 24 years, So much more stuff to know: why Brain of Britain has got much harder, announced last month he would be stepping down. 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 . "But there are lots of other tensions at play," Kanter continues. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Owain takes over from Vanessa Feltz, who stepped down from presenting the Early Morning Breakfast show in July this year. Shell be speaking to some of those involved in making the album and people its influenced during that time. Published: Monday, 27th February 2023 at 11:40 am, Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for 1, Ken Bruce has become the latest BBC star to quit. She presents BBC Breakfast on BBC One, which is the most-watched breakfast programme in the UK. I cant wait to help kick start the day on Early Breakfast live from Cardiff. Wrong-footing the BBC publicity department, Mayo, in an interview scheduled to talk up the launch of the new show, admitted that it had been difficult and upsetting to lose his own Drivetime. It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". A rambling house of bed sits and flats in Belsize Park was the setting, where young things rubbed shoulders with more sensible characters. 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. Who are you backing for this week's Official Number 1 single? The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. Some licence payers may find this behaviour ironic, given the way in which BBC news presenters routinely mock Government departments and businesses who reply that no one is available to speak about a controversial issue. PinkPantheress? ", The BBC's director-general Tim Davie has said: "Trust in our impartiality is not a nice to have, it is the very essence of who we are. Eddie Mair 10. Frank Stewart. This list may not reflect recent changes . Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake. 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). Labour politician Roy Hattersley described his style as "courtesy with a cutting edge", and so it was for 30 years. Vernon said he was "absolutely over the moon" to be handed the microphone . Melvin Bragg15. And as the BBC celebrates 100 years since receiving its first licence, Radio 2 marks other iconic firsts: For National Album Day (Saturday 15 October) the station will mark the music debuts of artists as they released their first albums with a special chart produced exclusively by the Official Charts Company in partnership with the BPI. Some stars, like Zoe Ball and Gary Lineker, have taken pay cuts following the scrutiny. So Drivetime was seen as the only option for the desired diversification. Since launching in 1967, the station broadcasts a wide range of content. Live music has always been a big feature of Radio 2, from venues up and down the UK and abroad. James Naughtie17. The BBC are celebrating 50 years of Radio 1 from September 30, Search through all every Official Chart EVER in our archive. 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. Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. (former light programme show) Also heard on Radio 2 : Bob Holness: BBC Light Programme: Terry Wogan: BBC Light Programme: Barry Alldis: BBC Light Programme: Mike Lennox: Radio London: The storylines were laden with social issues and a permissive attitude to sex, but the approach didnt quite fit the mood of the cash strapped 1970s. TV presenter will take over in May when veteran Scottish broadcaster steps down after 31 years. Terry Wogan 2. ", "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. This extended version includes more from Terrys in-depth conversation, longer clips from the programme in Brighton and extra contributions from former BBC Director General Greg Dyke, Blankety Blank guest Lorraine Chase and excerpts from his successor Chris Evans, paying tribute at the Westminster Abbey Service Of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Terry Wogan in September 2016. 1969 and singing London was still swinging just. Taking over from Sara Cox (replacing Evans), Mark Goodier (in for Bruce), mentioned that he would be followed by Vanessa Feltz (instead of Vine) and then Craig Charles (depping for Wright). 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. Annie Nightingale5. But he said he understood the need to freshen schedules and attract younger audiences. 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. The programme centres on a rare, intimate and - before it went out this year - previously unheard interview with Terry, recorded at the height of his fame in the 1980s following an outside broadcast in Brighton. Kay also hosted Radio X between 2015 and 2017. 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. Humphrey Lyttelton9. This is a list of newsreaders and journalists formerly employed by BBC Television and BBC Radio. Will everything work technically? After Mayos resignation, an interview was eventually offered, but that was then cancelled just before our deadline. Paul O'Grady left Radio 2 after management forced him to share his slot with Rob Beckett, Sopel and Maitlis will not be as restricted by impartiality rules at Global as they were at the BBC, Graham Norton still hosts his BBC One chat show, but left his Radio 2 show to join Virgin Radio, Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has stayed at the BBC - but taken a pay cut, After Christine Bleakley left The One Show, the BBC hired the relatively unknown Alex Jones (pictured), Steve Wright has hosted his weekday afternoon show on Radio 2 since 1999, Craig Charles said of his Radio 2 departure: "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change", Former Radio 2 host Simon Mayo described the star salaries' publication as an "annual turkey shoot", Vanessa Feltz (pictured with partner Ben Ofoedu) waved goodbye to the BBC for a new job at Talk TV, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Ill be presenting my personal selection of the most thought-provoking and entertaining songs by artists, who became famous during the earliest days of radio.. Paul O Grady has explosively admitted his 'disappointment' at leaving Radio 2 last year, suggesting that the channel had been keen to appeal to a younger audience and that it didn't 'make sense'. O'Grady left the station after being forced to share his slot with Rob Beckett, a younger comedian who co-hosts a successful parenting podcast. 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. "It's important to remember that because of progressive government cuts since 2010, the BBC has suffered a 30% cut in revenue," says Prof Barnett. On the Monday Mayo tweeted that he was leaving Radio 2, it was school half-term in many areas, so the stations schedule was filled with stand-ins for vacationing regulars. The 48-year-old presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. The show will be broadcast from the BBC Cymru Wales broadcast centre in Cardiff, and the tender opens today for production companies to pitch for the show, which will launch on air in January 2023. Now, how they do it, who they choose, when they choose - that's where the argument comes. 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. Radio 2 History 1990-99 New presenters during this . Owain says: When I asked my parents for a pair of turntables and a mixing desk from a DJ shop in Llanelli when I was 13 I never allowed myself to dream that one day I'd have my own show on Radio 2! Radio 4 presenter Sue MacGregor, former presenter of Woman's Hour and the Today programme, finished third, while Annie Nightingale - who became the first ever female DJ on Radio 1 in 1969 - took fourth. Speaking to the Guardian in December, Feltz said of her departure: I was aware of women over the age of 60 suddenly biting the dust. A keen drummer since the age of seven, Owain shot to international fame when, during lockdown in 2020, he produced a video of himself drumming to the BBC News theme tune, which was viewed tens of millions of times around the globe. Alistair Cooke6.Kenny Everett7. 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. Annie Nightingale 5. Before serving as a presenter, Jo was BBC political correspondent where she covered the London Mayoral election in 2000. It drew in a young male audience that would never normally listen to the station. Another factor in Mayos unhappiness seems likely to have been the fallout from the publication of salaries. They believe that when they are presenting on the BBC, they are talking to the nation.". Read about our approach to external linking. DeSantis won't say he's running. The salary publication acts as what former director general Tony Hall described as a poacher's charter - giving commercial rivals a chance to outbid the BBC for top stars. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. Jane Garvey8. He will introduce a new weekday pop quiz to replace Bruces popular PopMaster format, as well as continuing his own radio show, which he has fronted since 2018. Since 2017, the BBC has been required to publish the salaries it pays sections of its top talent. This type of primitive news management is one of the things that has given BBC managers a bad name with presenters. That was the motto of Jim Moir, when Controller of the network, reflecting the view that the station on which Ken Bruce has hosted the same show for 26 years, Steve Wright for 19 and Jeremy Vine for 15 has an unusually stable schedule, which is rewarded by exceptional listener loyalty: the stations reach of 28.1 per cent of the population and cost per listener (0.5p) are both exceptional by BBC radio standards. The Radio 2 Festival in a Day outside broadcast has brought people closer to the station when they thought they never were a typical Radio 2 listener! 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. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. First Look: Could PinkPantheress or The Weeknd challenge Miley for Number 1? In an attempt to scare me even more, the bosses have decided my very first show is on Halloween! Sheila was something of an enigma. There he remained until he was 88, when in 2017, he presented his final Sounds of the Sixties, his best remembered programme. And yet, it is hard to pinpoint a single driving force behind the recent exodus, because there's a whole host of reasons for it. Radio 2's multi-generational appeal serves a 35+ audience, a target which hasn't changed in decades, and we are proud to feature the best music from the 60s to the present day, which is key. Published: Monday, 27th February 2023 at 11:40 am. Presenters Paul OGrady and Vanessa Feltz have also departed from the station in the past year. Nick Clarke20. He will be counting down from 20 to the No. Vernon Kay has been announced as Bruces successor on the mid-morning weekday show. Published: Saturday, 3rd November 2018 at 8:00 am, Its a lot of change for listeners to accept at once, Simon Mayo to leave Radio 2 after 17 years, he was leaving to join Virgin Radio in 2019, the announcement of Zoe Ball as Evanss successor, publish the names of anyone paid more than 150,000 per year, strongly criticised the BBC for its handling of this issue. Read about our approach to external linking. For young people in 1967 the old service was a turn off, BBC surveys of the time proved that. Of all the things I do, speaking to others via the wizardry of wireless is my absolute favourite! In The Making of Spiceworld, 25 Years on from the release of one of the defining albums of the 90s Fearne Cotton looks at how it was made, its impact at the time and what it means now in 2022. Failure to comply with any clause can result in the BBC being fined up to 250,000. This issue is compounded by the ever-expanding media industry, which means there are more companies around to do the poaching. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. That complaint relates to the fact that BBC Radio has three separate, very senior figureheads. Although audiences, and even journalists, often regard structural changes in broadcasting as boring, the shake-down (or, as some see it, meltdown) at Radio 2 was shaped by three backroom bureaucratic decisions. But it is a widespread belief at the BBC and among media commentators that the network became committed to social engineering. 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart. pic.twitter.com/IVm3xYbOpw. But, at the BBC, there seems to be a rule that managers are only responsible when things go well, not when they go wrong.. How could you conceive of a new station from scratch, what would it sound like? Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. The veteran BBC presenter Ken Bruce has claimed the broadcaster forced him to leave his long-running slot on Radio 2 earlier than planned. Barry Humphries says: In this three-part series Im celebrating the centenary of the BBC, an institution thats older even than me! And Carnie now has the chance to deliver some positive news in the shape of the new host of Drivetime. The BBC are celebrating 50 years of Radio 1 from September 30, launching a pop-up channel called Radio 1 Vintage, which will include aspecial show looking at the evolution of the Official Chart over the years. Read about our approach to external linking. There was further staff exasperation when, last Thursday, the quarterly Rajar radio listening figures revealed that Radio 2s audience had fallen year-on-year by 800,000 listeners, including a half-million fall in Evanss figures. 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. I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. To mark this, the Official Charts Company has created a chart featuring the most streamed song released in each year since the inception of the chart back in 1952. Join me every day for the best music and lets switch off from the world for a couple of hours and have a laugh.. Friends of Whiley, meeting her during the summer, were so horrified by her visible levels of distress that they privately contacted a senior producer to check that the BBC was aware of the toll the show was taking on her, and were assured that it was. The chart represents the incredible embryonic starts to magnificent pop careers. Lewis Capaldi, RAYE, The 1975 and more to play BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2023, Annie Mac to leave Radio 1 after 17 years, Miley? 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It is the bedrock of why people come to us.". Alistair Cooke 6.Kenny Everett 7. Danny Baker16. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said Kay was picked as a hugely talented, warm and witty host who is already a firm favourite with listeners after filling in for other hosts. Their replacements such as Rylan Clark and Michelle Visage are all younger, leading to ageism complaints from listeners. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Having been a familiar voice on Radio Cymru, he went on to present radio shows for a number of BBC Local Radio stations including Radio York, Radio Leeds and Radio Manchester. For some, however, no amount of money or freedom would be enough to compensate for the drop in relevance or audience that sometimes comes with leaving. Thats how I discovered that some people actually had jobs as entertainers. The presenter of the Radio 2's mid-morning weekday show Ken Bruce has become the latest BBC star to quit for pastures new. A Year in The Life: 1962 - which narrates the breakthrough year for the band via the recollections of those who knew and worked alongside them in 1962, narrated by Liverpool contemporary Roger McGough with contributors including Bill Harry, editor of Merseybeat, Klaus Voorman (close friend from Hamburg and the artist responsible for Revolver's sleeve), their original drummer Pete Best, Joe Brown and Mike Berry who shared bills with the group shortly before their national fame, Andy White, the studio session drummer who played on Love Me Do, and publicist Tony Calder who promoted their first single (first broadcast in 2012). Save. "Each one will be unique to the individual, but broadly speaking, there's a handful of reasons people are making the choice to leave," says Jake Kanter, media correspondent for the Times. Steven Barnett, professor of communications at the University of Westminster, says: "Because the BBC was forced - partly through a campaign driven by a self-interested press - to reveal top salaries, its commercial competitors know exactly where to pitch their offer. Known on-air as JY, he had been a crooner in the 1950s, and broadcast on Radio Luxembourg before joining the BBC. 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. Jenni Murray11. Putting sport on Radio 2 was a clever move by BBC management. Read on for everything you need to know about his departure. 1/6 Anneka Rice Challenge Anneka to flatten her cap peak? Disneys multi-award winning musical brings Elsa and Annas story to the stage with incredible special effects, jaw-dropping scenery, and all the songs you know and love, starring Samantha Barks as Elsa. At the end of the show, Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox will be joined on stage by Pudsey, with Radio 2 presenters also in the audience watching the show. Stars Simon Mayo and Chris Evans are leaving, listeners are switching off Mark Lawson investigates who is to blame for the crisis at the nation's favourite radio station, "With Radio 2, you make changes like a porcupine makes love very carefully.. 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