Mr Hazell claimed his contract was terminated because of what the BBC perceived to be "negativity" in his behaviour, which resulted from his depression. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. BBC presenters: What's behind the large number leaving? The latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby - Facebook 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. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. UPDATE Tumour slightly bigger. Enjoy your weekend though," while another added: "Mornings are not the same when your not there.". ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. 13:33 EST 29 Apr 2021 WATCH: Naga Munchetty calls for more diversity in newsrooms. We accept that these conclusions were genuinely reached by Mr Cook and genuinely held. Danny Baker, a broadcaster on BBC Radio 5 Live, was sacked on Thursday after posting an image on Twitter of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee dressed in clothes and the caption: "Royal. Beloved veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 71, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January. Matthew Amroliwala has worked for the BBC since 1989 and has largely been at the forefront of its UK political coverage. Married Allen, from Bournemouth, Dorset, began his radio career at Bournemouth Hospital Radio broadcasting to different hospitals. BBC News presenters: World News presenter Maryam Moshiri. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By There are no grey-haired news women (and few actors, presenters and MPs too). A Gannett Company. BBC Radio 5 Live has been accused of being driven by a 'pathetic diversity agenda' following the exit of Mark Pougatch. 'After all, this is a request show, so if you, the listener, only wanted to hear the current top 40 that is what I would play, but obviously that is not the case and let's be honest a request show is the only true indication of what listeners want to hear.'. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. So it's in plain sight now.". BBC News and BBC World News is going to be relaunched with a more digitally focused rolling news service later this year. Devon DJ forced to resign - ITV News She has pointed to fairer models used in other countries, such as Germany, involving linking it to council tax. Bruce presented his final mid-morning Radio 2 show after 30 years behind the microphone, and despite saying it was a shame to be put on gardening leave, signed off with the quick goodbye he had promised. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. 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. 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. One of the best-known voices on Radio Suffolk has left the station after taking a swipe at the BBC over the way it dealt with his problems with depression. The NUJ is also concerned about moving jobs currently based in London to Washington and Singapore and reminds decision-makers that BBC stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation, said Siegert. He continued to broadcast for a week after the initial allegations were made to BBC bosses, during which time some complainants were encouraged to go to the police with their claims by the internal investigation unit. The BBC has sacked Danny Baker, saying he showed a "serious error of judgement" over his tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby. Kenny said: From the age of 11, I remember taking my mothers cassette tapes to record The Rap Show on Saturdays. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. Top 10 Beautiful Young Weather Girls on UK TV 2022/2023 ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The presenterwrote on Twitter: 'Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme (which I first learned about in yesterday's Times). March 02, 2023 - 08:45 GMT Nicky Morris Naga Munchetty was absent from the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning in the show's latest presenter shake-up BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty was . It comes after BBC Radio 2 announced Vernon Kay would be replacing Ken on his coveted weekday slot on the airwaves. TalkRadio - Due impartiality? Digital Spy BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said. Overview. Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. List of BBC newsreaders and reporters - WIKI 2 By I hope to uphold the legacy that Tiffany left in place and continue to showcase the hottest in Hip Hop music on a global scale. Liz said: "Well, I've been waiting for the evidence to pile up because we all thought that but I think there's a really clear cut case now. Riley was eventually suspended the following day, prompting a formal investigation. It says of his Saturday night show: 'Staying in on a Saturday night is definitely the new 'going out' - especially when you've got David Allen to tune into.'. George Riley was suspended in 2017 following multiple accusations of sexual assault. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 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. Before this, she worked on BBC News for 16 years, presenting shows like Talking Business, World Business Report and was the main face of business on Afternoon Live. Younger white men in their 40s. Following private reassurances regarding Rileys departure, the 5 Live controller, Jonathan Wall, publicly told staff during a discussion on workplace culture in February that an unnamed individual who had been suspended by the station had left the corporation and would not return to air. BBC boss says he sacked presenter due to swearing - BBC News The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would. However, the outrage and anger surrounding the recent behavior of the presenter has many people assuming Allen will not be around for long. BBC News presenters: Foreign correspondent Christian Fraser. He has worked on four general elections and since 2015, has presented the international programme Global, discussing major events in India and elsewhere in the world. Mr Palmer also told the court disability was "not in the mind" of Mr Cook at the time of the investigation and the decision to terminate employment. 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. Aled Haydn Jones, head of BBC Radio 1, said: I am so excited for Dean and Vicky. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. However, Mr Palmer said the BBC's evidence had 'greatly assisted' him, adding: "We are therefore satisfied that it was a decision taken on the basis of these two incidents and that was in his mind at the time. 2023 BBC. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. The corporation, which suggested the proposal to merge its UK and international news channels in May, said that the new-look channel will launch next April and be called BBC News. Kate Garraway fights tears as she confronts Matt Hancock, Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie. 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. Now, the broadcaster has. He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his many long-standing fans. These included "a text about masturbation", "touching her leg and commenting on the fact she had shaved", and a "comment to her about having an erection in a station car". The BBC said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. ", Celeb obsessed? While the corporation is creating a significant number of new roles, existing staff may not get them, and they could be in geographically unsuitable locations. Lucy also anchored for World News in 2003 before the launch of her own show. he was sacked from BBC 5 Live in 1997 when station . "The decision to investigate and terminate might be unfavourable but this is not something arising from the disability. Matthew has also worked as a general news reporter, as well as foreign correspondent. Simon Mayo, former Radio 2 presenter, said that Bruces departure had been handled badly. Does it need to be investigated for the way it's treating people?". BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. "There is nothing before us to suggest his decision was tainted by the claimant's disability. Ex-BBC radio presenter James Hazell loses employment tribunal GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. Speaking to the Dorset Echo in 2002, he said: ', Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' The 68-year-old . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Davie, who took over from Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020, has overseen a slimming down of about 1,200 jobs to date and has said about 1,000 more will go in the next few years. BBC News provides television journalism to BBC Onebulletins and the rolling news channels BBC World Newsand the BBC News Channelin the United Kingdom. 'It is also nearly three times that of Radio 2 and over four times that of any commercial radio station in our transmission area. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. The changes come following discontent among veteran Radio 2 presenters about the stations attempt to appeal to youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. 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. From Monday to Thursday he anchors the evening show The Context with Christian Fraser which airs on both BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth. 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. A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked byBBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. MORE:Naga Munchetty's eclectic Hertfordshire home has the boldest interiors, MORE:Naga Munchetty is a radiant bride in rarely-seen wedding photo, One person wrote: "Missed you this morning, my Saturday isnt the same without a bit of Naga. News. The new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A spokesperson for the BBC said that the UK operation would see 70 job cuts, while 20 more on- and off-screen roles will be created in Washington DC. 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