Time for some decency, and time for overpayed Stalinists like Alan Davey to walk the plank! "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. It is such a shame. The petition reads: Our local radio stations have been completely ruined by the decision to cut our breakfast presenters! @Ofcom allowing @Rutland_Radio (where I spent ten, amazing years) and many others like it countrywide to disappear is a national DISGRACE. Klein/Mann How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio? Britains Got Talent judge Amanda Holden caused a stir earlier this week when she joined Jamie Theakston on the Heart Breakfast Show. ", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! Living-Candle-2934 1 mo. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Oh for the days when we just had announcers as do most of the European stations still. See more on our Privacy page. This issue is compounded by the ever-expanding media industry, which means there are more companies around to do the poaching. Global, who own the Heart network, revealed that a number of its regional breakfast show hosts would move to Drivetime. pic.twitter.com/SRHMhIeazn, . You can listen to Hits Radio on air nationally on your digital radio, online, through our Hits Radio App and on your voice activated device by saying Play Hits Radio. 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However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. In one sense it IS about gender and age. . It does not store any personal data. Its all good cuz I'm a WALL ST Bets Degenerate Ape & that pays an ass-load better. Others think the BBC should let its biggest names leave rather than offer huge sums to keep them, and grow a new generation of stars instead. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. I, like many others, will no longer listen to the Radio 3 morning slot because it has become just another DJ focused station (like Classic FM) void of any interaction with Radio 3 listeners. Thank you for listening! Bauer rebranding will scrap regional identities and replace them with national network. Replacing someone audiences love is difficult, for the presenter as much as fans. What do you think of the decision to axe the local breakfast shows and replace them with Amanda and Jamie from London? It's very weird. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime presenters including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". So radio historian David Lloyd has created an audio montage to remember just some of those presenters moving on before being replaced by a national breakfast show: 2020 and another slew of stations reach the end of the road, as national radio brands become bigger. What happened to Sam FM? Disgraceful business decision. Love you guys.". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. Getting impartiality right can be tricky - people on both sides of the political divide regularly complain the corporation is biased in favour of the other. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. Add your comment below. My time there from 2011 to 2014 was full of hard graft and too many laughs to count. You can listen here on our website, download our free app for iPhone or Android, on Freeview channel 716 or ask your Smart Speaker to play Greatest Hits Radio. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o. From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: This, The mayor of Strasbourg has announced that the, The Spanish violinist Roxana Wisniewska was officially posted, We hear that the new principal conductor of. Others admitted they had tried the celebrity presenters but soon changed to a local radio station. Since 2017, the BBC has been required to publish the salaries it pays sections of its top talent. Thank God for the CD player. Such a shame to treat him like this. This decision stinks. 2023 BBC. Were also on 103FM in Manchester, on 97-108FM on the South Coast, on 107.6FM in Bournemouth & Poole and on 106.5 in Bristol. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. Copyright All rights reserved. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thank you for listening, and for now its cheerio, before playing The End by The Beatles. The come-to-bed, have another whisky voice of GM makes Classic FM a real temptation not, surely, what the BBC wants and Im sorry for her to be put in this position; shes NOT hugely experienced and, initially, German esp. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Ive only just read about Ian Skellys removal from the R3 morning slot but I have to say I was hardly heartbroken when it happened, and welcomed Georgia Mann (at least part compensation for losing Suzy Klein to management!). After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Bring back the breakfast show on Heart and keep Kent happy in the mornings!. As Ent Daily reported, some listeners were up in arms about the appointment because it also signaled station bosses airing the show nationally, axing regional presenters and their local breakfast shows as a result. hey ho. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. Also when R3 was often interrupted by Test Match Cricket, on one occasion he announced dolefully -And now Its CRICKET. See more on our Privacy page. Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. The BBC's VR programme, a result of cost-cutting measures and a drive to move more staff out of London, has seen many experienced producers and journalists leave - a brain drain that often goes underreported compared with the departures of celebrities. The 61-year-old presented a Saturday morning show on the network. There have been multiple letters to Haaretz and other newspapers. Angry listeners predicted the station would lose thousands of listeners, with one saying the people want local presenters that we can relate to! The little Ive heard of Georgia Mann I cant say Im overly impressed. As a presenter on Classic FM I have the pleasure of sharing great music, fun stories and moments of relaxation with millions of people around the world. Im not particularly a fan of IS and prefer Suzy Klein but to move him on in such a peremptory manner seems disrespectful. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. Mayo is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and lives in London. But at the same time, presenter paranoia exists for a reason - we're all aware there's always somebody behind you wanting to do your job. Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire is a commercial local radio station for West Surrey and North-East Hampshire owned by Bauer Media Group.Facts and stats. There is also 2 ex pirates now licenced Kane on FM and Release on Surrey DAB (but has a Bracknell address). You dont need a cut crystal accent explaining dodecaphonic construction at 09:15, you need good music and entertaining but intelligent chat. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Is organic formula better than regular formula. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know! @iancrouch_radio @StuartMcGinley @milly_luxford pic.twitter.com/4PpT4NTxd0, Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 28, 2020. Many of them have left the corporation entirely, although a few still do some work for the BBC. The range of opinions on Ian Skellys defenestration shows that taste differs hugely. Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. From my first day to my final day, Ive loved every minute. Ian has many admirers, starting with Prince Charles. Sam FM. Cant help but smile. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. But that they have to try is an undoubted factor, I think. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Baker claimed it was a "stupid gag". Mayo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting. We will miss Ian Skellys wit and charm on Radio 3 in the morning. Some of the individuals have new radio homes others do not. But many talent agents won't be best pleased when their clients do this, as they lose some of their commission in the process. And while GB News has attracted and retained some top talent, such as Eamonn Holmes, former BBC presenters Andrew Neil and Simon McCoy did not stay for long. "So they have a responsibility. They added: Youre losing listeners in droves!!!! Eagle and its market have the same conditions as Pirate where both are doing well in a competitive market with Heart available on FM. Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years. Cannot for the life of me see why you consider Ian Skelly being more suited to simply introducing the music. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. ", "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. The decision was announced on February 26 and will mean that popular shows such as the Heart Bristol breakfast show with Ed, Troy and Paulina will be axed. But on Friday, February 24, 2023, the radio presenter announced he would be walking away from the show at the age . I am far more likely to listen to any programme presented by Skellers, who is by far the best presenter on R3. Ian Skelly is one of the best presenters on Radio 3. Fire Radio and Sam FM from Bristol is merging with Bauers Bournemouth to create a brand new radio station. Good luck with claasic fm etc all those who say they are leaving. Beyond Paradise on BBC One: Guest cast includes two TV legends! 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." Its been downhill since the departure of Rob Cowan. Clemmie suffered a major brain haemorrhage over a year again in New York and was unconscious for 17 days and it wasnt certain she would regain her speech. There hasn't been a dedicated oldie station on AM/FM in the area since County Sound closed down. When I hear Elizabeth Alkers mushy voice on Saturday morning I instantly switch to another channel. Classical radio does much of its business from 9-to-5, while in drive time, US classical listeners are generally more likely to listen to AM news/talk and public radio news (Morning Edition and All Things Considered). Roger Bolton was recently dropped from Radio 4's Feedback, to listeners' (and his own) disappointment. The world has moved on since then-or at least most of us have. It ceased broadcasting on 6 September 2021 when it rebranded to Hits Radio Bristol & The South West. For localness Heart Surrey isn't as good as Eagle. Chacun a son gout, I suppose, but for me Georgia Mann is one of the most irritating and patently least knowledgeable presenters on R3 . We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. Replaced by two big names who certainly dont need/suit this job at all, we miss our personal, lovely presenters! "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". 1. It is the bedrock of why people come to us.". End the day right with The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. The company said a small number of stations with particularly strong local followings such as Cornwalls Pirate FM and Lincolnshires Lincs FM will keep their existing line-ups. ?? I raised a direct complaint to GM and subsequently responding to the programmes producer after she was encouraging the listeners to make their (negative) feelings felt about the organ as an instrument one morning. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Maitlis has also accused the BBC of "both side-ism" - in other words, providing a superficial balance. Radio Classique after 9am weekdays for me from now on. This obviously attracted comments of the most ill-advised and ignorant kind; no doubt from idiotic new listeners who had turned onto the new fluffier (read, unprofessional) presentational style of Radio 3. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Mark Goodier. Whichever way you look at it, its just more of the same. On Monday 25th June 2007, Andy Bush and Paris Troy announced they had a secret video of Paulina pole dancing . 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Georgia Mann has been making arts programmes at the BBC since 2008. Jonathan Charles Gaunt (born 3 March 1961) is an English radio talk show presenter, TV personality, newspaper columnist, social commentator and spokesman. Closure. Last year Simon Rose at an OB took time to show my kids how it all worked. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. Bauer Media announced the takeover of 56 radio stations back in May, as they planned to rebrand 49 of them under a universal banner of Greatest Hits Radio, reducing local content. Combining stations into national outlets has generally been a success when it comes to boosting listenership, although it usually comes at the expense of hearing regional accents on air and substantially reduces the number of media jobs outside London. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? 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.". Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? Im sorry to say I had long been tired of Mr Skellys manner, which I found pretentious and irritating. Stations such as Yorks Minster FM and the West Midlands Signal 107 will lose their identities and be rebranded under the Greatest Hits Radio name from September. What is it like to be a Classic FM presenter? Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the station's rebrand to Greatest Hits. The early morning slot involves discussion of stories from the day's newspapers. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. Radio 3s editorial decisions are driven by the type of listener it wants to attract now rather than its cultural remit. ", A spokesman for the station said: "Throughout the years Radio 2 has stayed relevant to its millions of listeners by evolving its schedule. Ill not listen again until its back to what works best for us people!!. Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley famously failed to transplant their chemistry from The One Show to ITV's Daybreak. Thanks to Christian Spooner.#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3UXxwkciDz, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 28, 2020, New audio @niavee at Mix 96 Aylesbury (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/BxkNV3Ueva, New audio @adammorris85 and Morning Matt at Eagle Radio Surrey & East Hampshire (Aug 28th 2020). Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. And Ive long given up listening to the morning programmes. Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Andrew Marr, Peter Crouch, Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Dan Walker, Steve Wright, Paul O'Grady, Craig Charles, Graham Norton, Shaun Keaveny and Sue Barker are some of the biggest names who have either been poached, dropped or demoted. The whole demeanour of R3 is unfortunately changing, with more rubbish programmes being added, such as Piano Flow, Classical Fix, and Gameplay with Baby Queen. Just introduce the music, please. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. Georgia Mann knows that less is more, and will ensure I dont switch off in the mornings, as I frequently do when Skelly gets on my nerves. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. Lets not beat about the bush, its about sex and age. However, the show was withdrawn from syndication in 2018 and now broadcasts solely on Heart & Capital stations. The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. It launched on DAB Digital Radio on 12 December 2013. Registered in England. Is Slater and Gordon the same as Gordon Legal? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere. 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 to the station's continued success.". These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He currently resides in London Fields (East London) with his partner, Alastair Carruthers, co-chair of the Te Papa Foundation of the Museum of New Zealand and chairman of Allpress Espresso. In 2018, the BBC forced Mayo to share his hugely popular Drivetime show with Jo Whiley, to get a female presenter on the Radio 2 daytime schedule. Every time there are changed on R3 there is a flurry of folk who dont like change. Hes been perfect for the morning slot. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The station went through a transitional period where its playlist was changed over to the 70s, 80s and 90s era, and jingles changed to reflect the station playing "greatest hits". This is Neanderthal managerialism(unfortunately shared by most of our universities). Like his eponymous character, Cronauer was a radio presenter in Saigon in 1965 and 1966 known best for his enthusiastic early morning greeting and penchant for playing rock'n'roll tunes to raise . "What the BBC does have is an unrivalled platform," says Kanter. On behalf of our #WestSussex Stagecoach colleagues we thank you for entertaining us since 1996!
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