Ken Bruce is the last link with the old style Radio 2, being around since 1983, and his presentation style is so much better than Zoe Ball's, who seems to spend most of her time harking back to the nineties and what reality show she was watching the previous night. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues., Lorna Clarke, director of BBC Music, said: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said of its musical selections: We are told by listeners that just because they are a certain age, it doesnt mean they dont want to hear new music.. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Vernon Kay enjoyed a telling chat with Zoe Ball on Radio 2 this morning, after being announced as Ken Bruce's replacement last week. Earlier today, Kay said: . Thanks for always being so lovely. The BBC confirmed that Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21. Ken Bruce will join Greatest Hits Radio in April after leaving his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 after 31 years in March, it has been announced. 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Currently, the winner can choose between two prizes: Bluetooth headphones or a smart speaker. Vernon's chat on the airwaves comes as his predecessor Ken says he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining last week will air this Friday, rather than the end of March. Theyve also been generous. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Terry Wogan. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Comedian Marcus Brigstocke posted: "Well miss you Ken! In a Twitter statement shared . He said: "One of the best things that has happened in the past few days is every single person on Radio 2 has messaged me and sent me an amazing either a voicemail, email, a Whatsapp just saying how overjoyed that Im joining the family Im getting quite emotional.". Bruce said: What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. Ken joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. Greatest Hits Radio (@greatesthitsuk) January 17, 2023. . Homepage. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted: Weve been keeping a big secret We are delighted to announce that legendary broadcaster @RealKenBruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April.. One of the BBCs radio legends is leaving the broadcaster after 30 years. Upcoming episodes of Ken Bruce. BBC 'fluffed chance to keep Ken Bruce' as he quits Radio 2 because he felt 'unloved' by bosses | Daily Mail Online Ken Bruce felt 'unloved' by BBC bosses over his new contract, insiders. John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77, BBC India offices raided by tax officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row, "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success. He's an absolute legend of broadcaster. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. ", Lorna Clarke, head of production for Radio 2, said: "Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. 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Insiders fear Radio 2 is seeking to lure 30-something mums who go clubbing in Ibiza from rival stations at the expense of older listeners. "I am absolutely over the moon, I really am.". Until Kay takes over later this year,Sounds Of The 80s show presenter Gary Davies will stand in from March 6. Gary Davies, who currently hosts the stations Sounds of the 80s show and often deputises for Bruce on his show, is thought to be the favourite to take the slot permanently. Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that he's departing BBC Radio 2. Bruce will be temporarily replaced by Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 until Vernon Kay steps into the 9.30am slot in May. Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at parent company Bauer Audio UK, said Bruce was "a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK". Ken Bruce announced his exit from the station in January saying he's off . The news comes after theScottish broadcasting veteran Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down from his mid-morning show for31 years. Watch the best stripped-back live music from the Elton John piano. Watch: Ken Bruce announces Radio 2 departure live on air. Well done, love.". BBC) Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 at the end of this week ( Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston) Speaking with Zoe on Radio 2 this morning, Vernon gushed how excited he was to be joining the. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Bruce promised fans who abandon Radio 2 for his new GHR show that they would hear all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s.. @RealKenBruce pic.twitter.com/uPMdMSGd5D, Rylan Clark, who hosts a Radio 2 show on Saturdays, wrote on Twitter: "Going to be so missed on air, but personally I'll miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. After brief forays into late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings at the start of 1992, where he has remained ever since. Bruce's current 9.30am to 12 noon programme, including the daily PopMaster quiz, is the most popular show on British radio with more than 8.5million listeners a week. I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly. Enter Ken's fiendish music quiz on air or play along at home with the official scorecard. Boom Radio, a new station aimed at Radio 2s baby-boomer audience, staffed by veteran DJs such as David Hamilton, already claims 336,000 listeners. With Radio 2 inserting an additional three weeks, it does give the chance for some listeners to calm a little while Gary Davies takes over., A Radio 2 spokesperson told The Independent: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. He has also fronted Radio 2s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1988. All rights reserved. The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed" following the broadcaster's decision to cut his contract short. Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The segment was introduced to Bruces programme in 1998 and usually airs at around 10.30am each day. Bruce joins ex-BBC stars Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles in a GHR line-up which will directly target older listeners disillusioned with Radio 2s shift to seek a younger audience. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I say [the show is] brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s, he said in a statement about his new role. "My mums like, Norman, give over. You can listen back to the most recent instalments via BBC Sounds. And despite a big coverage announcement today, BBC Radio 2 tells us their commentator will be announced 'in due course'. See you in April!. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Terry Wogan. Ken had taken over the Radio 2 breakfast show in January 1985 so this is from the start of his sixth week. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Do you have a story to sell? All rights reserved. For those without a radio, the station can be accessed via their website or on the free app for iPhone or Android. He went on to admit his parents, who are big fans of Ken's show, even jokingly piled on the pressure when it was announced he would be taking over from the veteran Radio 2 DJ. SouthCity Posts: 10,482. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Kens show is famous for PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of great artists.. Leave him alone. Bruce started at the BBC in his early 30s and has said that he would "always be proud" of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career "in a slightly. Going to be so missed on air, but personally Ill miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. The broadcaster, 71, said "it's time for a change", announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Something went wrong, please try again later. "My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so weve always had Radio 2 on in the background. Ken Bruce will join Greatest Hits Radio in April after leaving his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 after 31 years in March, it has been announced. The 71-year-old said he will be leaving the show next Friday rather than at the end of March as intended. Scott Mills has replaced Ken for an undisclosed amount of time on Radio 2. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. Date of Ken Bruce's final day on Radio 2 and why he's leaving for Greatest Hits early, When presenter Steve Allen left LBC and his statement following immediate exit, If PopMaster will continue on BBC Radio 2 after Ken Bruce leaves, BBCs radio legends is leaving the broadcaster after 30 years, Chris Evanss departure for Virgin Radio in 2019, PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Sophie Rundle: Motherhood has made me too tired to people-please', BBC bids to smooth over Ken Bruce exit row ahead of DJ's thorny last week at Radio 2, Phew! They ain't going to get rid of Chris Evans anytime soon so Ken, just where he is works really well. Trevor Nelson, Rylan Clark, Claudia Winkleman, Dermot O'Leary and Jo Whiley are among the names who could be considered for Bruce's slot. ", The star continued to say: "I'm obviously over the moon but it's the Ken Bruce show. Ken chats to very special guests about their lives and favourite music. Album of the Week and Nigel Harman. Bruce said: I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. I say brand new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Matt Deegan, creative director of Folder Media, said: If Ken finished at Radio 2 on Friday and then started at Greatest Hits on Monday, it makes it very easy for listeners to switch across. On January 17, 2023 Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced her had quit his mid-morning show. Ken's show is famous for PopMaster, a quiz which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of great artists. Nigel Harman chooses his final Tracks of My Years . BBC Radio 2. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Thank you for the countless joys of your wonderful show, and long may they continue in your new home. Thank you for being such a joyful & brilliant part of our lives mate", Meanwhile, former Pointless host and author, Richard Osman replied: "Hopefully you can squeeze in a 'House Of Games' in between. Ken Bruce has revealed the fate of his much-loved PopMaster quiz after announcing that hes departing BBC Radio 2. Bruce joins a Radio 2 exodus which began with Chris Evanss departure for Virgin Radio in 2019 and now includes Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Paul OGrady, Craig Charles and Graham Norton. They have no choice but to let him go sooner rather than later. ", While former Countdown star Carol Vorderman chimed in: "I couldnt wish you more love in the world Ken. Date of Ken Bruce's final day on Radio 2 and why he's leaving for Greatest Hits early, When presenter Steve Allen left LBC and his statement following immediate exit, If PopMaster will continue on BBC Radio 2 after Ken Bruce leaves, 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March, after 45 years on the BBC it was time for a change, as bringing PopMaster to his Greatest Hits Radio show, specific regional frequencies for the show on Planet Radio, Sophie Rundle: Motherhood has made me too tired to people-please', BBC bids to smooth over Ken Bruce exit row ahead of DJ's thorny last week at Radio 2, Phew! Bruce told listeners: "I'll reach the end of my current contract in March, and so at that point I will be moving on from Radio 2. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". Congratulations on a brilliant career.". Other popular presenters who have also left the station in the past year include Paul O'Grady and Vanessa Feltz. Kens name, image and voice are everywhere. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a new daily show for Bauers station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. He will remain at the station until the end of March, he said. Bruce has hosted Radio 2s mid-morning show since 1992, following a stint in the same slot from 1986 to 1990. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. The BBC is yet to announce who will replace Bruce in mid mornings, but if previous examples are anything to go by his successor is likely to come from its existing crop of presenters. You dont think of any other DJ when you think of that slot- he's made it his own. Vernon went on to get emotional as he reflected on all the support he has received since he was announced as the new host earlier this month. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.. The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Scott Mills, who replaced Steve Wright in the Radio 2 afternoon slot, is also among the frontunners, while Rylan Clark is seen as a candidate if the station seeks to appeal to a younger audience. Bauer is believed to have offered Bruce a multi-year contract to jump ship, whereas the BBC was only willing to grant a one-year extension to his 390,000 deal. He added that BBC had decided it wants me to leave earlier. "Ok, no pressure, crikey Zoe," Vernon joked. "I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2," he said, adding he'd had "a tremendously happy time" but it was "time for a change". Bruce started at the BBC in his early 30s and has said thathe would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. In January, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. (22 total). A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. +5 Numbers: Radio 2's. contact the editor here. Dermot OLeary,Zoe BallandSara Coxare also rumoured to be in the running to take over when Bruce departs. Ken Bruces contract with BBC Radio 2 has been axed early in efforts to scupper promotion for his new show at Greatest Hits Radio, according to insiders. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. According to the Greatest Hits website, the station can be found on FM and DAB. To celebrate All Day PopMaster try our tricky quiz. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. She added: "He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit.

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