Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. A number of radio stations across the east will be replaced by a new name later this year. pic.twitter.com/oMlLpehZQe, New audio @MattMunroe_dj at Tower FM Bolton (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/rCjDs9gbM0, New audio Helen Wakefield at Wire FM Warrington (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/VeYttLBujh, New audio Dave Johnson at Signal 2 Staffordshire & Cheshire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/nCEOPKRQ5q, New audio @blokeonradio at Pulse 2 West Yorkshire (Aug 28th 2020). Even Heart shifted to very modern music in recent years. The early morning slot involves discussion of stories from the day's newspapers. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". I wanted to work from home, & they wanted in office. BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Norfolk. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. Fire Radio and Sam FM from Bristol is merging with Bauers Bournemouth to create a brand new radio station. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. This time, Bauer incorporate more of their new acquisitions into their branded world after a journey which, thanks to the competition authorities, has been more protracted than any sane person would have wished. It's tough. Copyright All rights reserved. Like one comment above, the wife who cant stand G Manns voice, I am in that camp. ", "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. It appears from some of the previous comments thats its fine for a man to be witty but not a woman. It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! Some stars, like Zoe Ball and Gary Lineker, have taken pay cuts following the scrutiny. The station was sold by its original founders in October 2001 to Radio Investments Limited, which later became known as The Local Radio Company. pic.twitter.com/3tJrdNljf9, Steve White (@SteveWhiteRadio) August 27, 2020, Its my last show on #KLFM today, and I would love to have as many people texting and calling as I can, so if you fancy it, 3 7 ? They believe that when they are presenting on the BBC, they are talking to the nation.". 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. EastEnders spoilers: Stacey goes to extreme lengths to provide for her family, Emmerdale spoilers: Soap first for Emmerdale as an all-male episode sees the villagers sharing their darkest secrets. 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. 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. And why did they kick Rob Cowan out? It remains to be seen whether Bauer will feel in five years time that each of the moves were wise for the organisation overall. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. 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. Georgia is a hugely experienced R3 presenter and producer who will bring a range of cultural knowledge to the morning schedules, while Ian will bring his proven skills to the important afternoon sequence.. 106 Jack FM replaced Original, which had previously broadcast using the same frequency, on 2 December 2009 following a staged on-air argument and station hijacking the previous day. Thanks, Ian. On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. owner John Walenga ", Radio listeners are famously resistant to change, and often sceptical that it's even possible to attract young audiences to stations that skew older. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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." The stations which are being renamed 'Greatest Hits Radio' include The Beach (Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft) A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. Following the recapitalisation of Slater & Gordon Limited in December 2017, the UK firm is owned and operated separately and is no longer part of the Slater and Gordon Limited group of companies. Gordon Legal was established in 2010, the year after he left Slater + Gordon with an intention to never practice law again. Local journalists, engineers and marketing staff are expected to be affected by job cuts. In this period, the Radio 4 Woman's Hour presenter Jane Garvey, in the past an occasional fill-in presenter for Ken Bruce and Jeremy Vine, directly targeted Radio 2 as part of a wider campaign . Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Bauer-owned stations retaining their name and own breakfast shows but broadcasting Hits Radio during the rest of the day: Pulse 1 (Bradford & Huddersfield) Signal 1 (Stoke-on-Trent) 96.4 The Wave. So Ian Skelly, a gentle, informed and subtly humorous presence, falls victim to the Radio 3 cult of the presenter. @iancrouch_radio @StuartMcGinley @milly_luxford pic.twitter.com/4PpT4NTxd0, Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 28, 2020. The stations will still be obliged to broadcast some regional content in order to meet the requirements of their licences. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. 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. He joins a presenting line up including Penny Gore, Tom McKinney, and Fiona Talkington. "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. Wessex FM was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. Very knowledgable, experienced and skilled at delivering appropriate anecdotes occasionally a delightful personal one with charm and wit. . Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Sorry, but this is BS. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 2023 BBC. Ian has a personality that GM can only dream about. There are credible industry rumours that another popular BBC podcast is also about to jump to the commercial sector at the end of its current season, taking its presenters with it. What percentage does Slater and Gordon take? Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. I've lived my childhood dream. News bulletins are short tick box affairs to cover the area, while the one remaining 'local' show at drive is shared with stations in Kent, Sussex, South Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. Be strong & be proud of what you achieved x, Carlos (@carlosradioguy) August 28, 2020, New audio @NickHancock and @willsmithyorks at Stray FM Harrogate (Aug 28th 2020). However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. As a presenter on the network's 105.7 Smooth Radio in Birmingham, he fronted the weekday afternoon show from 1 to 4pm, as well as hosting a programme on Saturday between 10am and 1pm. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. Closure. Based in Guildford in the Guildford College campus, Eagle Radio was part of the UKRD Group of radio stations. In between all of this he also presents After Hours on Radio Biscuit on Sunday nights, which Andy says he loves almost as much as life itself! Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. SCULL said goodbye to THE SCULLY MORNING SHOW and listeners via an INSTAGRAM post earlier this week. What on earth is happening when someone can be simply emailed and told that they are being transferred without consultation! They are local people who we can relate to, not someone in London who doesnt know Kent. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime lineup including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. 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. Local journalist and travel reporter roles on the stations are likely to be largely unaffected by the decision, with the national programmes cutting away to offer local news bulletins. Bauer rebranding will scrap regional identities and replace them with national network. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. But he said he understood the need to freshen schedules and attract younger audiences. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". Global, who own the Heart network, revealed that a number of its regional breakfast show hosts would move to Drivetime. Whats happened to David Heane, always sounded decent on Real. Skelly was one of the best Radio3 presenters and I looked forward to his slots on Essential Classics. 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 . Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. This seemed to be the end of County Sound as we knew it. ?Good luck @RobPersani in whatever you do next.??? How can I put it politely? On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. Do not miss this. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. What do you think? The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. Kanter suggests: "What we're going to see increasingly, I think, is the BBC effectively hiding salaries through its commercial division or independent production companies. pic.twitter.com/SRHMhIeazn, . Honestly, how can any devotee of the great composers stand this mindless crap? Mayo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting. Economics aside as I do not have access to their accounts some of these operations have proven that local radio can have a place most evident in smaller proud communities where its is well run by a committed team. Audio: Radio presenters say goodbye before GHR arrives. Where are greatest hits radio . When I hear Elizabeth Alkers mushy voice on Saturday morning I instantly switch to another channel. Now it's a great big fat frightened rat. Until 2018, Eagle Radio broadcast The Vodafone Big Top 40 chart show (previously The Pepsi Chart & Hit40UK) which was produced from Capital FM in London and syndicated across over 140 commercial radio stations in the UK. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". Who reads the news on Greatest Hits Radio? Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. "I can see their point. Broadcaster and writer Ian Skelly has been a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 for the past 20 years, presenting various programmes on the station, covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary. BBC local radio stations are seizing on this consolidation in the commercial radio market to reposition themselves around personality-led local programmes, with the corporations 40 local outlets across England increasingly presenters from former commercial rivals. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. Its all old hits now . Sam FM Bristol is an English language adult hits format radio station that broadcasts on 106.5 MHz FM in Bristol, United Kingdom and is owned by Bauer Radio. Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. Both stations will continue to provide local news, information, traffic and travel as well as work with Bauer charity, Cash for Kids. Most solicitors, who may advertise a No Win, No Fee service, charge their clients a success fee of up to 25% of the damages awarded. Radio Classique after 9am weekdays for me from now on. 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. Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. Beyond Paradise on BBC One: Guest cast includes two TV legends! A lot of that is driven by the need to reduce costs, and therefore a lot of people have simply taken voluntary redundancy (VR) and left by choice.". Hes been perfect for the morning slot. Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3's mid-morning weekday show. Age, gender or simply too knowledgable? "Dozens of local radio stations to vanish across England", Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eagle_Radio&oldid=1065631040, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 January 2022, at 14:48. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. the umlaut were to her unknowe. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Eagle Radio was purchased by Bauer Media in 2019 along . Chacun a son gout, I suppose, but for me Georgia Mann is one of the most irritating and patently least knowledgeable presenters on R3 . How is having i) another woman ii) another Londoner iii) another woman of a certain age going to attract more listeners? Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. Replaced by two big names who certainly dont need/suit this job at all, we miss our personal, lovely presenters! On behalf of our #WestSussex Stagecoach colleagues we thank you for entertaining us since 1996! Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. ", Radio host says BBC is spooked over young audience, Anger as presenter removed from Radio 4 show, Steve Wright to leave Radio 2 afternoon show, Paul O'Grady signs off final Radio 2 show, Vanessa Feltz ends two decades at BBC Radio London, Kermode and Mayo's 5 Live film show to end, Graham Norton bids emotional farewell to Radio 2, Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 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. The managers want to increase the younger female demographic, so two women of similar age are wheeled in to front a prime listening show. Mark is here every weekday with the Top 10 at 10 and every weekend with The Smash Hits Chart Show. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. When presenter left LBC and his statement following immediate exit. I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. Come back Ian, there was nothing to forgive! 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!). Rather than producing their own shows, the stations will largely carry syndicated programmes made in London featuring national presenters playing classic pop music. "It would be criminal if you inherited Radio 2 or Radio 4 and you let it wither," he told BBC News earlier this week. After Bolton's exit, one tweeted: "This is exactly what's wrong in the BBC. The oldies AM station County Sound seemed to gradually lose listeners and gracefully died as Eagle extra, https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2372836/bauer-radio-acquisitions#latest. Oh for the days when we just had announcers as do most of the European stations still. 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.". Good luck to the @GHRYork team who will be taking over from Tuesday ? 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. 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. For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. Surrey and Cornwall have BBC, D1 and SD available on digital.. In one sense it IS about gender and age. Ian has many admirers, starting with Prince Charles. Simon Mayo described it as an "annual turkey shoot", while Graham Norton said it was "not comfortable and not nice". He said: This kind of erosion of local independent broadcasting, with stationsassimilated into larger groups, means they losetheir distinctive and important voice. MW: 828 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716. At the time of writing, the petition had already been backed by almost 6,000 radio listeners up and down the country, with one saying that "Heart has no heart without its local presenters". Read more: Gemma Collins turns to Kim K as she starts surrogacy process, One said: Ive listened to Invicta/Heart radio for years, especially the breakfast show, James and his sidekicks have kept me in stitches on my drive to work. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I note that R3 has been trumpeting the return of Clemmy Burton-Hill in the way it used to promote Katie Derham. "This presenter weighed that offer up, but ultimately decided that the platform they have on the BBC was more compelling than the cash. The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. I remember him well and as very sad on the afternon when he gave his final presentation. 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. Read more: Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. 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. I wonder how many listens they will loose. Or is this a remake of John Drummond being told by a BBC executive that he had been tainted by experience? 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. 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What happened to Sam FM? As a first step we encourage you to take membership at US$79/59 a year, or $165/125 for three years. From 1 April 2015, the Jack FM name was dropped in favour of Sam FM by the station owner Celador Radio, who decided on changing the name six months beforehand. Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. Maitlis has also accused the BBC of "both side-ism" - in other words, providing a superficial balance. 17yrs ago I joined a team launching a radio station in Barnsley and on 5/10/03 Dearne FM was born! 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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. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I don't understand why people would be confused about not wanting new presenters to come through - it is inevitable.". Joe Ferguson Kev seed James klass Suzie Smith Pea teller Rick vaughn Paul jordan John ohara Brian moore Rock fm: rob Charles, Danny bee, Mark Paxton, Dave Miller, Mark kaye, Sally stone, Paul. 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We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. Meanwhile, Suzi Klein has reined-in her previously proving-her-worth stance and matured into one of the stations best presenters. Radio since 25 July 2020. 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). We will miss Ian Skellys wit and charm on Radio 3 in the morning. Sam FM. But what is behind the current raft of departures? Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. However, they confirmed that the number of regional shows will be halved. When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. Whichever way you look at it, its just more of the same. "What the BBC does have is an unrivalled platform," says Kanter. Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) Prior presenter of the ITV children's program, Magpie, Tommy Boyd joined the talkSPORT station when it was still "Talk Radio" in 1995. Also when R3 was often interrupted by Test Match Cricket, on one occasion he announced dolefully -And now Its CRICKET. Klein/Mann Good luck with claasic fm etc all those who say they are leaving. My voice has been heard on some of the biggest radio stations across the UK including, Smooth, Heart and Capital. @Ofcom allowing @Rutland_Radio (where I spent ten, amazing years) and many others like it countrywide to disappear is a national DISGRACE. Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? 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. Dozens of radio presenters said their final goodbyes on Friday morning after years of hosting local breakfast shows. You never know whats going to happen to you. Greatest Hits Radio provides local news, travel and weather with programming from across the UK including mid-mornings and drivetime from GHRs London studio at One Golden Square.Facts and stats. 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. 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. Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. So we loose Ian Skelly and retain his week and week about "If a presenter is offered a 50% increase in salary without the hassle of a public spotlight on their earnings, that's a very attractive proposition even for those committed to the BBC's public service ethos. Eagle Radio was a local radio station in the Surrey and North East Hampshire area of England. Mark Goodier. After a lengthy argument they decided to put it on the GWR FM website, as soon as this happened Paulina walked out on the show, leaving Bush and Troy to finish the show themselves. Elsewhere, Craig Charles lost his weekend Radio 2 show (although he is staying on 6 Music). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Eagle FM owner John Walenga will talk about the idea of Eagle TV at 09h00 on 30 April 2020. !!! I find Ian Skelly irritating and simply turn off the radio when he is on, he will be better in the afternoons when it is more a case of simply introducing the music. "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. He continued hosting his film show on Radio 5 Live with Mark Kermode, but that was recently poached too, by Sony.

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