BBC News and BBC World News is going to be relaunched with a more digitally focused rolling news service later this year. Following a spell off social media, he has recently returned to being a prolific tweeter, sharing messages about how 2018 had been a tough year and thanking his family for supporting him during a difficult period. 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. , updated The new channel will remain ad-free in the UK. Ms Franklin said a . BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Cookson has worked for Radio 1, QVC, Magic, Kiss, LBC, Capital, and Heart. QVC presenters in the line of jewellery (2009 to present) The 43-year-old comes from Scottish highlands and grew up under the care of her stepfather John Usher Davis and mother Lynda Usher Davis. The radio presenter has been sacked after posting a black and white photo showing a well-dressed man and woman holding hands with a suited chimpanzee. It was proposed before and dropped. Paul Siegert, the national broadcasting organiser at the National Union of Journalists, said the plan to service an international audience with substantially fewer staff while maintaining the existing high standards of production and journalism would not be achievable. He became a travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch before joining the BBC as a freelancer. BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster. Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. It will be impossible for the new channel to have the same high standards of journalism that the two current channels are known for around the globe.. 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. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. 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. BBC Breakfast host shut down as co-star insists 'don't need you'. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. Lucy also anchored for World News in 2003 before the launch of her own show. The BBC had until now declined to comment on the case and failed to issue any update on the investigation to members of staff at the national radio station, prompting fears among some staff of a cover-up. The tribunal heard the threats were made at a pub meeting arranged to mend relations between Mr Hazell and the two team members, producer Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A. Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. He later said the role was like 'being in a shed full of battery hens,hatching endless traffic bulletins.'. Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth. The freelance contract turned into a permanent one and soon Mr Allen was presenting segments on Solent's Information Exchange. 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'As I say this was not my decision. Simon Mayo, former Radio 2 presenter, said that Bruces departure had been handled badly. And now, after it was revealed Ken Bruce, 72, was forced out of his radio show early after sharing his decision to leave the station and r eplaced by Vernon Kay, 48, Liz has shared her beliefs once again over the BBC being ageist. Radio 5 Live presenter Danny Baker was fired by the BBC on May 6, 2019, after posting a tweet about baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor . Pougatch, 51, had been with 5 Live since its inception in 1994 and was a. Katie Weston For Mailonline I think he is considering several areas but if you look at his comments then the obvious one is ageism.'. 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A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'There's so much great music from all eras and it seems rather strange that radio stations only want to play a limited range. On Thursday morning, the pair were discussing whether people love their dogs more than their partners, with Valentine's day just around the corner. 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. The former tennis player was axed as host of the show last year, alongside the team captains, so that bosses could draft in fresh talent to revamp the long-running sports quiz. 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". The former 5 Live presenter George Riley will never work for the BBC again, staff have been told, after multiple accusations of sexual assault were made against the presenter. 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. He added: '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. The BBC said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. And former BBC broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, 60, accused the BBC of ageism in January following 71-year-old Ken Bruces announcement he was leaving Radio 2. We just never really wanted them. READ MORE: Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. He then quit his job last summer without giving evidence, meaning the investigation finished without his side of events. He joins a presenting line up. The broadcaster, 40, was due to be the face of the stations Rugby League World Cup coverage until he was suspended and vanished from the airwaves without any public comment. Ms Purves said that in the past 'you could get older unless your voice actually quavered and your phrases and opinions marked you out as an old buffer'. "Radio 2 is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old on the station, an age range which hasnt changed in decades, in fact Ken Bruce started presenting on Radio 2 at the age of 33. The last excellent presenter was Rob Cowan, who for whatever reason left Radio 3 and moved to Classic FM. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. A BBC Radio 1 presenter has been replaced after four years on air. Anna Cookson is an award-winning television and radio presenter in the UK. Love them too.'. The Radio 5 Live host was sacked after he was slammed yesterday for the post, which came just hours after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry showed off Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, The Sun reports. The BBC said UK viewers would continue to receive specific content at certain times of the day, and during certain high profile news stories, and there will be production capacity for a domestic-only broadcast stream for major UK-specifc news events. UPDATE Tumour slightly bigger. She has pointed to fairer models used in other countries, such as Germany, involving linking it to council tax. Here is the new confirmed line-up for the BBC news presenters. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone. Miss Barker, who will stay on as the corporation's face of Wimbledon, later told of her sadness at having to leave the show after 24 years andsaid that the BBC had to remove her from the programme as she would never have left voluntarily. The radio presenter, from Christchurch,Dorset, then went on to become atravel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. At the time, fellow DJs such as Vanessa Feltz accused the BBC of "ageism", although the BBC . Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, is set to launch a consultation on the future of the licence fee as the corporations funding mechanism beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. It is understood that 14 chief presenter roles are to be cut overall. 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'We're incredibly proud that during the pandemic local radio has been such an important source of news, information and comfort to audiences of all ages. By registering to HELLO! merge its UK and international news channels in May. Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". During his time with the station he helped raise 40,000 for them to build new studios in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. Christian has presented BBC Breakfast from Salford, the evening BBC News bulletins on BBC One, and previously co-hosted Beyond 100 Days with Katty Kay. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . After only a few months the presenter, who is also a keen tennis player, quit and returned to Dorset where he found a position freelancing for the BBC. And for all those people we gave a voice to. BBC News A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. Mills and his co-host Chris Stark left last summer, with Mills moving to BBC Radio 2, and Stark leaving the BBC to join Global media company. But today, in a revised statement, the broadcaster said: 'We've explained the reasons behind this decision to David and reject the claims he made on air. 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.. 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. "There is nothing before us to suggest his decision was tainted by the claimant's disability. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. 19. Part of this rebranding means cutting 70 jobs overall, including 14 presenters, leaving just five dedicated presenters, which is expected to save the BBC more than 1million. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Allen, thought to be in his late 50s, told listeners on Saturday night: '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. BBC Radio 5 Live has been accused of being driven by a 'pathetic diversity agenda' following the exit of Mark Pougatch. HP10 9TY. Mr Hazell claimed his contract was terminated because of what the BBC perceived to be "negativity" in his behaviour, which resulted from his depression. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. The Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly has been moved from the mid-morning show against his wishes, as the BBC "refreshes" the schedule by replacing him with Georgia Mann. She continued: Ginger Spice would soon be presenting a synthetic blonde streak in her red tresses and, as an unforeseen bonus, my hair is suddenly poptastic, with many assuming I am dying the light in. 13:33 EST 29 Apr 2021 The tweet, which he later deleted but which has been. Riley was. A BBC Radio 2 spokesperson told the Mirror: "We respect Kens decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as hes been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. George Riley was suspended in 2017 following multiple accusations of sexual assault. 'He has clearly touched a nerve. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. Now, the broadcaster has. Ex BBC radio Suffolk man . 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. "I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel Ive got to know over the last 18 months. 'I was doing 12-hour shifts at this place in Middlesex, writing all the traffic and travel pages for Teletext, supplying stuff for radio, TV it was not enjoyable.'. 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. 'So, I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about the decision.'. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A in the summer of 2021. Katie Weston For Mailonline, Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell will guest present GMB during Mental Health Awareness Week - but denies he will be Piers Morgan's long term replacement, Woman's Hour is finally going to be 60 minutes: Radio Four programme will be extended from current 45 minutes as BBC bosses praise new presenters Emma Barnett and Anita Rani. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. In response to the disclosures, first reported by the Sunday Times, a BBC spokesperson emphasised that no individual was named in the meeting and declined to comment on the outcome of the investigation into Riley. 1. "The others are all in their 40s. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. Caryn Franklin, now 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998. The BBCs news and current affairs operations, which have an annual budget of 314m, have been the focus of several rounds of significant cuts in recent years as the corporation has sought savings to balance real-terms funding falls after licence fee settlements with the government. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw, Liz Kershaw has accused BBC Radio 2 of ageism, Ken Bruce has revealed his final show on the BBC was brought forward, Vernon Kay is replacing Ken on his iconic weekday slot, Vernon's dad warned him he has 'big shoes to fill', BBC Radio 2 forced Ken Bruce out early after signing for rival station left 'sour taste', Vernon Kays dad warns he has big shoes to fill as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball says 'I'll be lucky to be here in two years' after schedule change, BBC reuploads Sabrina Carpenter's 'rude' Live Lounge amid fan speculation around song, Vernon Kay issues statement on Ken Bruce as Radio 2 veteran claims he's been 'forced out. "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. One of the most recent names on our list of LBC sacked presenters, Steve Allen has yet to be officially removed from the London Broadcasting Corporation. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. Kay previously filled in for other Radio 2 presenters including Zoe Ball and Scott . ', "So, in a way it did me a favour because it forced it but I've always had this in the back of my head, 'Always remember Liz, it's not who you are, it's just what you do'.". Read about our approach to external linking. Naga usually fronts the show alongside co-host Charlie Stayt from Thursdays to Saturdays but has been missing from her usual spot since Saturday 18 February. She has previously accused the BBC of ageism when it was revealed she was sacked from her radio show.
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