Another said: Loving you guys already. This issue is compounded by the ever-expanding media industry, which means there are more companies around to do the poaching. 27 yearschock full of great memories, from RUSS MARTIN, DUANE DOHERTY, CINDY COYLE, KEGL afternoons w/ROBERT & CHAZ, KEGL mornings, baggin on TOM BRADY, NIKKI SIXX, all the interviews, BFD'S, Freakers , hangin w/y'all and SO much more. Never say never again pic.twitter.com/BoDNkqIdBT, Minster FM Breakfast Show (@BenMinsterFM) August 28, 2020, Its my final day at Mix96 and this mornings Ben and Nia Breakfast Show (without Ben) is a celebration of the last 5 years and so Ive dug deep in to the archives! Essential Classics is a complete joke right the way through with GM. What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? Because people forget that Prince Charles is a musician, and he listens to Radio 3 when he can. There is also 2 ex pirates now licenced Kane on FM and Release on Surrey DAB (but has a Bracknell address). The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. Closure. I have met many of the presenters over the years and they are always enthusiastic and take the time to talk to you. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. the umlaut were to her unknowe. Whats happened to David Heane, always sounded decent on Real. A rare real natural, warmly engaging with his audience as if chatting one-to-one. Cindy Scull Leaves 97.1 The Eagle. It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. 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". 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. Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his . This is Neanderthal managerialism(unfortunately shared by most of our universities). When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. I remember him well and as very sad on the afternon when he gave his final presentation. It launched on DAB Digital Radio on 12 December 2013. You never know whats going to happen to you. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 152,000 listeners and a 5.9% share as of September 2021. When Chris Evans swapped Radio 2 for Virgin, he went from having around nine million listeners to around one million. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Other outlets such as Bradfords Pulse 1and Swanseas The Wave will be allowed to keep their branding and local breakfast shows before becoming part of Hits Radio for the rest of the day. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. The petition reads: Our local radio stations have been completely ruined by the decision to cut our breakfast presenters! How someone with a borderline speech defect gets to be a radio presenter is a mystery to me. 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. Oh for the days when we just had announcers as do most of the European stations still. Some of the individuals have new radio homes others do not. Where I lived in Thamesmead #spirefm pic.twitter.com/DDOeHfhN10, Simon Ward Photography (@SimonWardPhoto) August 28, 2020. Im not particularly a fan of IS and prefer Suzy Klein but to move him on in such a peremptory manner seems disrespectful. Mayo is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and lives in London. Thank you for listening, and for now its cheerio, before playing The End by The Beatles. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". Bidding a farewell to her 19-year-old job as a QVC host, Gracie addressed the update as . Like one comment above, the wife who cant stand G Manns voice, I am in that camp. Ian Skelly though is much missed and I now go to Classic FM during her schedule as it is simply too unbearable. 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. Every time there are changed on R3 there is a flurry of folk who dont like change. And why did they kick Rob Cowan out? As Gordon explains it, the firm was created to take on a matter for a man born with defects from thalidomide, one he felt compelled to take. When people move on, for whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for new talent. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Jonathan Charles Gaunt (born 3 March 1961) is an English radio talk show presenter, TV personality, newspaper columnist, social commentator and spokesman. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. 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. Who reads the news on Greatest Hits Radio? Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat, Italy lowers the age for chief conductors. ", Radio listeners are famously resistant to change, and often sceptical that it's even possible to attract young audiences to stations that skew older. Just introduce the music, please. ", 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. In America, and I assume also in the UK, classical music is a strong office listening radio format, along with other adult music formats such as classic rock, oldies, smooth jazz, country music, adult contemporary (AC), urban adult (soul and R&B oldies), etc. Afternoons are prime time for these formats, not a graveyard shift. 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. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 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. Most of the stations affected by Wednesdays announcement were bought by Bauer last year and were often founded in the commercial radio boom years of the 80s and 90s. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". Working for a large organisation does not mean one or in this case a presenter is good. After studying English Literature at Cambridge University, she began her radio career as a reporter at BBC Three Counties Radio, going on to produce Radio 4s Front Row for several years. For my part. PLEASE admit it was wrong to lose the local side to Heart!! So Mendelssohn composed Des Knaben Wunderhorn? Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3s mid-morning weekday show. Cant help but smile. Bristol The best programme on R3 is Through the Night, which is excellent and is presented in the old way, both informative and understated. However, the show was withdrawn from syndication in 2018 and now broadcasts solely on Heart & Capital stations. He continued hosting his film show on Radio 5 Live with Mark Kermode, but that was recently poached too, by Sony. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The Local Radio Company then sold Fire 107.6 to Westward Broadcasting in June 2009. All Rights Reserved. Replacing someone audiences love is difficult, for the presenter as much as fans. And since senior managers are all men, Essential Knitting Patterns and Essential Cooking Recipes will probably be their next Big Idea. Now listeners have gone one step further, starting a Change.org petition to bring back the regional presenters and telling Heart they have made a terrible mistake. However, this quota will be fulfilled by producing a small number of a regionally produced programmes covering large areas such as the whole of the nort-west of England, rather than on a local station-by-station basis. Bauer rebranding will scrap regional identities and replace them with national network. Perhaps the departures that attract the most uproar are when a presenter doesn't want to leave - but the BBC is looking to appoint someone new who will attract younger listeners and viewers. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. They have two sons and a daughter. But on Friday, February 24, 2023, the radio presenter announced he would be walking away from the show at the age . It has always been a very solid radio station that clearly cares abut its listeners. Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. Maitlis, meanwhile, was told off for impartiality breaches during her time at the corporation. The current Fire Radio breakfast presenters Max and Jason will move over to Hits Radio - Bristol and the South West (formerly Sam FM) to present drivetime, while Jono Holmes will start a new drivetime show on Hits Radio - Bournemouth and Poole. If you lose your case, youll not be charged, so theres no financial risk. The first song played was "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel and the second song was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. Wessex FM was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. They have been in a relationship since 9 April 2011. Wishing our friends at #SpiritFM #Chichester all the very best. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. Mann/Klein Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Tony Hall described as a poacher's charter, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant. 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. The changes are being made to make way for Bauers Greatest Hits Radio brand taking over many local radio services next week. Tick box exercise, especially if one happens to be Cambridge educated, and clueless about the reality of life. His wit and charm seem effortless. 17yrs ago I joined a team launching a radio station in Barnsley and on 5/10/03 Dearne FM was born! "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. It's tough. These cases will run on a No Win No Fee basis so if you win your case, well charge you 25% of your compensation. Andy now runs his own studio doing voiceovers for radio & TV and producing many actors & sports stars voice sessions. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. The stations will still be obliged to broadcast some regional content in order to meet the requirements of their licences. ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them. 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. 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!). Copyright All rights reserved. Fake cadences and top note squeaking is irritating beyond measure; talk properly and clearly as a present ought, thats all we ask surely? Today PG ended his breakfast show with the words: After landing all those years ago, its time for me to take off again. When presenter left LBC and his statement following immediate exit. Lets not beat about the bush, its about sex and age. Radio since 25 July 2020. BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Norfolk. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. In smaller broadcast areas, particularly, where reach was high, yet overall audience volume (and thus national revenues) will never be huge owing simply to the TSA size, the balance of all these factors- taken together with the growth in overall brand might is an interesting one. A number of radio stations across the east will be replaced by a new name later this year. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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. In Israel, meanwhile, there are similar protest over the morning classics show on Kol Hamusica, where new boss Omer Frenkel (formerly on Army Radio) has brought in a presenter, Alex Anski, who cannot let the music play without jabbering all around it. I've been VERY lucky. 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. Is Slater and Gordon the same as Gordon Legal? Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". 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. 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. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. i feel sorry for the loyal Eagle presenters if they are passed over for complete idiots like alex lester! [1] On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. She underwent music based physio therapy and has regained her speech such that she was able to appear on womans hour. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. She then hosted middays at sister Classic Rock KZPS (LONESTAR 92.5)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH and Cumulus Classic Rock KDBN (93.3 The Bone)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH. However, they confirmed that the number of regional shows will be halved. . Ah. owner John Walenga ", A spokesman for the station said: "Throughout the years Radio 2 has stayed relevant to its millions of listeners by evolving its schedule. What percentage does Slater and Gordon take? 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