Radio 2 is going through a particularly tumultuous time, while many of the biggest names in news and podcasting have been lured away. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. There have been multiple letters to Haaretz and other newspapers. "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. Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. End the day right with The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. 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 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. They have two sons and a daughter. How is having i) another woman ii) another Londoner iii) another woman of a certain age going to attract more listeners? Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck I am far more likely to listen to any programme presented by Skellers, who is by far the best presenter on R3. ", A spokesman for the station said: "Throughout the years Radio 2 has stayed relevant to its millions of listeners by evolving its schedule. #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o. What do you think? 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. But in this series of hugely professional and thoroughly authentic farewells, you can hear the pain. Im not particularly a fan of IS and prefer Suzy Klein but to move him on in such a peremptory manner seems disrespectful. Kim 25 Years On Air Kim celebrates 25 years on air at Eagle Radio in Surrey and Hampshire On the radio now I am now presenting as a freelancer at various stations including Wave 105, Greatest Hits Radio South, Hits Radio South, Pirate FM and Island FM, Guernsey. 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! The best programme on R3 is Through the Night, which is excellent and is presented in the old way, both informative and understated. Ah. What a horrible and mean spirited person you must be. 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). Skelly was one of the best Radio3 presenters and I looked forward to his slots on Essential Classics. We will miss Ian Skellys wit and charm on Radio 3 in the morning. Georgia Mann has been making arts programmes at the BBC since 2008. 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. ", 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. "What the BBC does have is an unrivalled platform," says Kanter. I would expect this to be one of the stations that suffers the worst when it's GHRd. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Replaced by two big names who certainly dont need/suit this job at all, we miss our personal, lovely presenters! Interesting to see how R3 can stir and divide opinion. 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. Living-Candle-2934 1 mo. MW: 828 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716. 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 ? 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. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. When Chris Evans swapped Radio 2 for Virgin, he went from having around nine million listeners to around one million. That's how the conveyer belt of talent works. Closure. Very knowledgable, experienced and skilled at delivering appropriate anecdotes occasionally a delightful personal one with charm and wit. Vic McGlynn used to have the afternoon show on 6 Music but she's disappeared off national radio. Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. 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. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. I have met many of the presenters over the years and they are always enthusiastic and take the time to talk to you. Eagle and its market have the same conditions as Pirate where both are doing well in a competitive market with Heart available on FM. By far the best would be Andrew McGregor who sounds engaged with the music. Would do it all again tomorrow! BBC Radio 3 has relegated one of its best presenters to the afternoon graveyard slot with this statement:Ian Skelly joins Afternoon Concert from 12th April. SCULL rejoined KEGL in 2008, a few months after the EAGLE brand returned. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. The first song played was "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel and the second song was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. Read about our approach to external linking. Peter Gordon launched 96.4 The Eagle at 7:45am on 4 January 1996, with the words "Hey, I've landed", an allusion to "the Eagle has Landed", the call sign Neil Armstrong used for the landing of the 1969 lunar landing craft. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. He continued hosting his film show on Radio 5 Live with Mark Kermode, but that was recently poached too, by Sony. The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. Closure. 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. 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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. What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. [1] He appears every Wednesday as a newspaper reviewer on Sky News Sunrise. Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. 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. What happened Eagle Radio? "A big one that we've seen in recent months and years is reorganisation at the BBC, particularly in the newsroom. Even Heart shifted to very modern music in recent years. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. Radio 3s editorial decisions are driven by the type of listener it wants to attract now rather than its cultural remit. 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. PG launched 96.4 The Eagle on 4th January 1996 when it first went on air. "But there are lots of other tensions at play," Kanter continues. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. 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). The current state of the media industry means it could be difficult for staff to find jobs elsewhere, with many of the affected stations located in mid-sized settlements where there are no other stations. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Greatest Hits Radio We dont need just an announcer for this sort of programme. 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. We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. @PGcomms says goodbye to @eagleradio after almost 25 years on breakfast (Aug 7th 2020). However, the show was withdrawn from syndication in 2018 and now broadcasts solely on Heart & Capital stations. Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. Georgia Mann-Smith??? @Laura_Castle was a class act and the messages we had were amazing, we cried over every one of them ? Or is this a remake of John Drummond being told by a BBC executive that he had been tainted by experience? He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. 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. I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. Thank you for listening! COME BACK IAN, WE ALL MISS YOU! Jack FM. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. They have been in a relationship since 9 April 2011. His great personality will be largely wasted on Afternoon Concert. Bidding a farewell to her 19-year-old job as a QVC host, Gracie addressed the update as . Mark is here every weekday with the Top 10 at 10 and every weekend with The Smash Hits Chart Show. Maybe Georgia went to the Clemmy Burton-Hill school of presentation? YEA Networks Joins Arc Software For Affiliate Research, Maintenance. @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. Some of the individuals have new radio homes others do not. Cindy Scull Leaves 97.1 The Eagle. These people are self aggrandising and immature in their handling of what is meant to be an arts channel. SCULL said goodbye to THE SCULLY MORNING SHOW and listeners via an INSTAGRAM post earlier this week. The BBC has always been a timorous beastie. On Wednesday, March 1, Gracie used her social media accounts to inform her followers about the layoff. Its been downhill since the departure of Rob Cowan. 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. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. 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. Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. Like one comment above, the wife who cant stand G Manns voice, I am in that camp. 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. 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. I've lived my childhood dream. Alan Davey, Controller, BBC Radio 3 says: We wanted to make the most of two much-loved voices on Radio 3 and refresh the daytime schedule. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. This week it comes to and end & will become Greatest Hits Radio, a new chapter with great presenters! Ian has many admirers, starting with Prince Charles. The world has moved on since then-or at least most of us have. 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. What on earth is happening when someone can be simply emailed and told that they are being transferred without consultation! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The little Ive heard of Georgia Mann I cant say Im overly impressed. Age, gender or simply too knowledgable? 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. Klein/Mann The station changed its name from 96.4 The Eagle to 96.4 Eagle Radio in February 2007 and later changed to solely Eagle Radio. Meanwhile, Suzi Klein has reined-in her previously proving-her-worth stance and matured into one of the stations best presenters. Content is similarly tailored to such listeners. 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. The arguments in favour of the brand and networked approach are well-rehearsed, and we all appreciate that the future of radio in a broader audio world not least with the economics of COVID around us is a very different picture, and it is dangerous to imagine that everything can carry on in the way it did in previous generations. My time there from 2011 to 2014 was full of hard graft and too many laughs to count. That belonged on the old Third Programme. Copyright All rights reserved. But that they have to try is an undoubted factor, I think. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! There is nothing more annoying than having to turn up the volume or stand next to the loudspeaker just to hear what or who was just playing. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Mark Goodier. 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. So Mendelssohn composed Des Knaben Wunderhorn? My wife who was a eagle radio fan ,always had on in the car and kitchen ,for the travel news,has changed station saying what has happened to Eagle? Real reason Prince Andrew may be forced out of terrible Royal Lodge amid Frogmore claims, I am Madeleine McCann girl shares big announcement: Our discoveries are shocking, I Am Madeleine McCann girl timeline: Claims, evidence, DNA test demands and backlash. Gusher Main-Spout!!! Prince Harry and Meghan to be dealt fresh monetary punishment thatll hurt? The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. 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 cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Over the next five years, she went from nights to mornings to middays before claiming mornings for good in 2013. . Who reads the news on Greatest Hits Radio? Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his . 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. 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. A bit dull really, her manner I mean. 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.". The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. It remains to be seen whether Bauer will feel in five years time that each of the moves were wise for the organisation overall. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Elsewhere, Craig Charles lost his weekend Radio 2 show (although he is staying on 6 Music). 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. Ian Skelly is Radio 3s best presenter (jointly with Martin Handley). But many talent agents won't be best pleased when their clients do this, as they lose some of their commission in the process. Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. the umlaut were to her unknowe. You dont need a cut crystal accent explaining dodecaphonic construction at 09:15, you need good music and entertaining but intelligent chat. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It is such a shame. Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/LQQhkab9En, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 7, 2020. 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. 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". See more on our Privacy page. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Another said they thought their local presenters are so much better than Amanda and Jamie, while most agreed that they will not listen again. And why did they kick Rob Cowan out? Ian has a personality that GM can only dream about. 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. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Simon Mayo. Chacun a son gout, I suppose, but for me Georgia Mann is one of the most irritating and patently least knowledgeable presenters on R3 . His wit and charm seem effortless. All I got was the usual dismissive stance and justification-led reply and nothing on the back of my final rebuttal to producer Vant. Wessex FM was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3s mid-morning weekday show. Bristol 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". ", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! (And thus became a shoo-in for a BBC announcers job). I think it is fairly obvious what is going on here. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere. Theme Kourtier Blog by. How someone with a borderline speech defect gets to be a radio presenter is a mystery to me. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. 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). 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. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. . Jonathan Charles Gaunt (born 3 March 1961) is an English radio talk show presenter, TV personality, newspaper columnist, social commentator and spokesman. Last year Simon Rose at an OB took time to show my kids how it all worked. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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. ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them. 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On behalf of our #WestSussex Stagecoach colleagues we thank you for entertaining us since 1996! Dozens of radio presenters said their final goodbyes on Friday morning after years of hosting local breakfast shows. 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. Replacing someone audiences love is difficult, for the presenter as much as fans. "For example, top stars absolutely loathe having their salaries published.". For localness Heart Surrey isn't as good as Eagle. 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. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 152,000 listeners and a 5.9% share as of September 2021. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. owner John Walenga 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. Global, who own the Heart network, revealed that a number of its regional breakfast show hosts would move to Drivetime. "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. This is in line with the industry belief that local news updates are what is really valued by listeners, rather than knowing that a presenter on a music station lives near them and can talk about local events in between songs. From my first day to my final day, Ive loved every minute. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. It does not store any personal data. 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. ?And SHAME on soulless companies like @BauerMedia with NO interest in LOCAL radio. Ms Mann seems to be a pleasant and reasonably knowledgeable presenter certainly but Ian Skelly has that certain je ne sais quoi that raises his presenting to a higher level. See more on our Privacy page. It's very weird. 2023 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. However, they confirmed that the number of regional shows will be halved. Surrey and Cornwall have BBC, D1 and SD available on digital.. Afternoons are prime time for these formats, not a graveyard shift. Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". I have listened to Eagle a lot over the years. Bauer-owned stations rebranding as GreatestHitsRadioThe Beach (Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft)The Breeze (Alton, Petersfield, Haslemere & Bordon)The Breeze (Andover)The Breeze (Basingstoke)The Breeze (Bath)The Breeze (Bridgwater & West Somerset)The Breeze (Bristol)The Breeze (Cheltenham)The Breeze (Newbury)The Breeze (Reading)The Breeze (Shaftesbury)The Breeze (Torbay)The Breeze (Warminster)The Breeze (Weston super Mare)The Breeze (Yeovil)Compass FM (Grimsby)Dearne FM (Barnsley)Dream 100 (Tendring)Eagle Radio (Guildford)KLFM (Kings Lynn)Minster FM (Northallerton)Minster FM (York)Mix 96 (Aylesbury)North Norfolk Radio (North Norfolk)Peak FM (Chesterfield)Pulse 2 (Bradford & Huddersfield)Radio Norwich (Norwich)Ridings FM (Wakefield)Rother FM (Rotherham)Rutland Radio (Rutland)Sam FM (Swindon)Signal 107 (Kidderminster)Signal 107 (Shrewsbury & Oswestry)Signal 107 (Telford)Signal 107 (Wolverhampton)Signal 2 (Stoke-on-Trent)Spire FM (Salisbury)Spirit FM (Chichester)Stray FM (Harrogate)Swansea Sound (Swansea)Tower FM (Bolton & Bury)Trax FM (Bassetlaw)Trax FM (Doncaster)Wave 96.5 (Blackpool)Wessex FM (Weymouth)Wire FM (Warrington)Wish FM (Wigan)Yorkshire Coast Radio (Bridlington)Yorkshire Coast Radio (Scarborough), 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 (Swansea)Fire Radio (Bournemouth), Bauer-owned stations remaining as standalone outlets:Lincs FM (Lincolnshire)Pirate FM (Cornwall)Sam FM (Bristol), Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning.
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