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. Addressing Radio 2 listeners in the Radio Times, former BBC producer Trevor Dann said: "If you're seething about the high-handed way the bosses are treating you, don't bother writing to complain, because they don't care what you think. Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". Bristol Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. It's also worth remembering that moving to a rival broadcaster is not always successful. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. 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. Eagle is one of the UKRD stations that does really well even though there's plenty of competition (from the London stations), especially in Guildford. From 1 April 2015, the Jack FM name was dropped in favour of Sam FM by the station owner Celador Radio, who decided on changing the name six months beforehand. Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? In some cases audiences may rise, and in others they may fall. 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. "It's important to remember that because of progressive government cuts since 2010, the BBC has suffered a 30% cut in revenue," says Prof Barnett. Its all old hits now . But some feel it isn't necessarily a bad thing when long-established presenters move on. What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. My time there from 2011 to 2014 was full of hard graft and too many laughs to count. ?Good luck @RobPersani in whatever you do next.??? On Monday 25th June 2007, Andy Bush and Paris Troy announced they had a secret video of Paulina pole dancing . Mayo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. The world has moved on since then-or at least most of us have. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These people are self aggrandising and immature in their handling of what is meant to be an arts channel. "What the BBC does have is an unrivalled platform," says Kanter. 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. Dozens of towns and cities across England will lose their own distinctive local radio stations later this year, after the commercial group Bauer announced plans to fold almost 50 regional outlets into a national radio network. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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". @iancrouch_radio @StuartMcGinley @milly_luxford pic.twitter.com/4PpT4NTxd0, Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 28, 2020. [1] He appears every Wednesday as a newspaper reviewer on Sky News Sunrise. Like his eponymous character, Cronauer was a radio presenter in Saigon in 1965 and 1966 known best for his enthusiastic early morning greeting and penchant for playing rock'n'roll tunes to raise . 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! I have to agree with the pro Skellers above. It ceased broadcasting on 6 September 2021 when it rebranded to Hits Radio Bristol & The South West. Bring back the breakfast show on Heart and keep Kent happy in the mornings!. 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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. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. Essential Classics is a complete joke right the way through with GM. It is such a shame. Bauer would not comment on the number of jobs that would be affected by the decision, although the industry news site Radio Today estimated about 160 of the 200 on-air presenters across the stations were facing redundancy, without taking into account off-air support staff and producers. 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? His great personality will be largely wasted on Afternoon Concert. Like one comment above, the wife who cant stand G Manns voice, I am in that camp. Based in Guildford in the Guildford College campus, Eagle Radio was part of the UKRD Group of radio stations. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Such a shame to treat him like this. Wishing our friends at #SpiritFM #Chichester all the very best. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. A bit dull really, her manner I mean. 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!). The petition reads: Our local radio stations have been completely ruined by the decision to cut our breakfast presenters! How many people listen to radio Norfolk? Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the station's rebrand to Greatest Hits. Last ever show on Minster FM done! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ian Skelly is Radio 3s best presenter (jointly with Martin Handley). By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Rather than producing their own shows, the stations will largely carry syndicated programmes made in London featuring national presenters playing classic pop music. 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. I have listened to Eagle a lot over the years. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Georgia Mann knows that less is more, and will ensure I dont switch off in the mornings, as I frequently do when Skelly gets on my nerves. The best programme on R3 is Through the Night, which is excellent and is presented in the old way, both informative and understated. The stations topical imaging are voiced by actor and comedian Gareth Hale (of Hale and Pace ). See more on our Privacy page. When people move on, for whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for new talent. Hes been perfect for the morning slot. You never know whats going to happen to you. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. 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. Others think the BBC should let its biggest names leave rather than offer huge sums to keep them, and grow a new generation of stars instead. His first words on the station were Hey, Ive landed, referencing Neil Armstrong use of the Eagle has landed. Time for some decency, and time for overpayed Stalinists like Alan Davey to walk the plank! He estimates that more than 250 presenters will lose their jobs as a result of national programming replacing local broadcasting as the industry continues to shrink. The stations will still be obliged to broadcast some regional content in order to meet the requirements of their licences. #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Because people forget that Prince Charles is a musician, and he listens to Radio 3 when he can. His wit and charm seem effortless. A number of radio stations across the east will be replaced by a new name later this year. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3s mid-morning weekday show. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". Combining stations into national outlets has generally been a success when it comes to boosting listenership, although it usually comes at the expense of hearing regional accents on air and substantially reduces the number of media jobs outside London. Good luck to the @GHRYork team who will be taking over from Tuesday ? 2. 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. Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. Is organic formula better than regular formula. The first song played was "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel and the second song was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. ", Radio host says BBC is spooked over young audience, Anger as presenter removed from Radio 4 show, Steve Wright to leave Radio 2 afternoon show, Paul O'Grady signs off final Radio 2 show, Vanessa Feltz ends two decades at BBC Radio London, Kermode and Mayo's 5 Live film show to end, Graham Norton bids emotional farewell to Radio 2, Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. Read more: Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime lineup including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive.
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