There have been multiple letters to Haaretz and other newspapers. How is having i) another woman ii) another Londoner iii) another woman of a certain age going to attract more listeners? Gordon resides in Hackney, London, and travels back to New Zealand frequently. Georgia is a hugely experienced R3 presenter and producer who will bring a range of cultural knowledge to the morning schedules, while Ian will bring his proven skills to the important afternoon sequence.. How someone with a borderline speech defect gets to be a radio presenter is a mystery to me. They made everyones mornings brighter and they are now out of jobs! Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. There is also 2 ex pirates now licenced Kane on FM and Release on Surrey DAB (but has a Bracknell address). Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. Mayo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting. The Village Loudspeaker: What's happened to truly local radio? Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. https://t.co/RJvtnMce6n, Graham Wright (@RadioGraham) August 28, 2020. Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him, Gemma Collins turns to Kim K as she starts surrogacy process. Getting impartiality right can be tricky - people on both sides of the political divide regularly complain the corporation is biased in favour of the other. "We must remember we are talking about human beings, at the end of the day, who want to stay in a job they enjoy doing, who are experienced and talented in their field," notes North. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. 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). After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Old local radio presenters Digital Spy #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o. Why has Steve Allen quit LBC? | The Sun O dear whenever Georgia Mann is on I miss Ian Skelly even more! To those doing a last show today on many much loved stations across the UK during this evolution I wish you all the very best for your future. i feel sorry for the loyal Eagle presenters if they are passed over for complete idiots like alex lester! Eagle FM owner John Walenga will talk about the idea of Eagle TV at 09h00 on 30 April 2020. I have listened to Eagle a lot over the years. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3's mid-morning weekday show. Greatest Hits Radio Radio 3s editorial decisions are driven by the type of listener it wants to attract now rather than its cultural remit. Even Heart shifted to very modern music in recent years. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. The changes are being made to make way for Bauers Greatest Hits Radio brand taking over many local radio services next week. MW: 828 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716. "And it's not just salaries - top news stars have their third party earnings disclosed if they're doing a conference or after-dinner speaking gig, and that is very unappetising for a lot of presenters.". But he said he understood the need to freshen schedules and attract younger audiences. Jon Gaunt - Wikipedia I note that R3 has been trumpeting the return of Clemmy Burton-Hill in the way it used to promote Katie Derham. He currently resides in London Fields (East London) with his partner, Alastair Carruthers, co-chair of the Te Papa Foundation of the Museum of New Zealand and chairman of Allpress Espresso. 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. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. "This presenter weighed that offer up, but ultimately decided that the platform they have on the BBC was more compelling than the cash. 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. He said: This kind of erosion of local independent broadcasting, with stationsassimilated into larger groups, means they losetheir distinctive and important voice. 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. It ceased broadcasting on 6 September 2021 when it rebranded to Hits Radio Bristol & The South West. Norway ignores bad reception and starts FM radio switch-off, Digital radio overtakes analogue in homes for first time, Oslo calling: Norwegians prepare to scrap FM radio, slowly reducing the amount of local content. Closure. If you lose your case, youll not be charged, so theres no financial risk. It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. Love you guys.". "A big one that we've seen in recent months and years is reorganisation at the BBC, particularly in the newsroom. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Cannot for the life of me see why you consider Ian Skelly being more suited to simply introducing the music. 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. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". 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. See more on our Privacy page. Not a national one in London and especially NOT Amanda Holden!!!. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. She underwent music based physio therapy and has regained her speech such that she was able to appear on womans hour. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Others admitted they had tried the celebrity presenters but soon changed to a local radio station. Closure. 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 ? The oldies AM station County Sound seemed to gradually lose listeners and gracefully died as Eagle extra, https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2372836/bauer-radio-acquisitions#latest. 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. They have two sons and a daughter. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. @PGcomms says goodbye to @eagleradio after almost 25 years on breakfast (Aug 7th 2020). Surrey and Cornwall have BBC, D1 and SD available on digital.. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The 61-year-old presented a Saturday morning show on the network. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. What a horrible and mean spirited person you must be. Whenever he was due to take a break, he always said where he was going and what he would be up to while away.. Not a word this time. Clemmie suffered a major brain haemorrhage over a year again in New York and was unconscious for 17 days and it wasnt certain she would regain her speech. LBC's James O'Brien overtakes Nick Ferrari as radio audiences tune in doom laden colleague who sounds as bored presenting as I am listening to her. The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. The stations which are being renamed 'Greatest Hits Radio' include The Beach (Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft) 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. 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. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at The Forum in Norwich. Some people do like the change though, with one listener tuning in especially from Lanzarote to tell Amanda she was sounding blooming fab! For my part. Whichever way you look at it, its just more of the same. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Read about our approach to external linking. She has become known for her work presenting Radio 3s Breakfast programme, as well as lunchtime and evening concerts and a range of programmes on Radio 3, including Words and Music. Broadcaster and writer Ian Skelly has been a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 for the past 20 years, presenting various programmes on the station, covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary. And while GB News has attracted and retained some top talent, such as Eamonn Holmes, former BBC presenters Andrew Neil and Simon McCoy did not stay for long. 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Ill not listen again until its back to what works best for us people!!. ?? The whole demeanour of R3 is unfortunately changing, with more rubbish programmes being added, such as Piano Flow, Classical Fix, and Gameplay with Baby Queen. Both stations will continue to provide local news, information, traffic and travel as well as work with Bauer charity, Cash for Kids. 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. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The best programme on R3 is Through the Night, which is excellent and is presented in the old way, both informative and understated. What happened to Sam FM presenters? - Squarerootnola.com Ian Skelly is one of the best presenters on Radio 3. Another said they thought their local presenters are so much better than Amanda and Jamie, while most agreed that they will not listen again. Replacing someone audiences love is difficult, for the presenter as much as fans. Afternoons are prime time for these formats, not a graveyard shift. She will continue to present live events, including the Proms. 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. The Local Radio Company then sold Fire 107.6 to Westward Broadcasting in June 2009. The world has moved on since then-or at least most of us have. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Thank you for listening, and for now its cheerio, before playing The End by The Beatles. 2023 BBC. 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. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. This is Neanderthal managerialism(unfortunately shared by most of our universities). ago. You can find Greatest Hits Radio on your good old traditional radio were on FM & DAB in lots of places. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. ", "Whilst we of course want new listeners to discover Radio 2, we are focused on providing the 14.5 million people who tune in each week with a brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UK's best-loved presenters. Cindy Scull Leaves 97.1 The Eagle. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Radio listeners in uproar over presenter changes - Slippedisc These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. What happened to Darren Adam (LBC presenter)? : r/AskUK I don't understand why people would be confused about not wanting new presenters to come through - it is inevitable.". 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. Working for a large organisation does not mean one or in this case a presenter is good. All Rights Reserved. But what is behind the current raft of departures? SCULL said, "Hey all- Time for the official 'Goodbye to KEGL' post, as of 11/30/21 I am no longer w/97.1 THE EAGLE/DALLAS. I wanted to work from home, & they wanted in office. I raised a direct complaint to GM and subsequently responding to the programmes producer after she was encouraging the listeners to make their (negative) feelings felt about the organ as an instrument one morning. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. Mark Goodier. Copyright All rights reserved. Steven Barnett, professor of communications at the University of Westminster, says: "Because the BBC was forced - partly through a campaign driven by a self-interested press - to reveal top salaries, its commercial competitors know exactly where to pitch their offer. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3s mid-morning weekday show. The music policy that has been introduced does not suit the station at all and as other have commented the listening figures will be hit hard, I sincerely hope all the staff at Eagle are able to find themselves new roles. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. Is Ian Skelly not even more hugely experienced and knowledgable? All Access Audio Summit 2023 Full Agenda Debuts Monday, March 6th -- Check Out Our Lineup Of 81 Talented Speakers/Content Creators And All 18 Sessions, Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Radio, Luminate Name Meg Dowdy Elevating Women In Audio Mentee. The stations will still be obliged to broadcast some regional content in order to meet the requirements of their licences. See more on our Privacy page. Very knowledgable, experienced and skilled at delivering appropriate anecdotes occasionally a delightful personal one with charm and wit. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. To see that station sign off today is heartbreakingbut it only hurts because it was so special. EastEnders spoilers: Stacey goes to extreme lengths to provide for her family, Emmerdale spoilers: Soap first for Emmerdale as an all-male episode sees the villagers sharing their darkest secrets. 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. Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. The BBC 5 Live presenter was accused of mocking the duchess's racial heritage. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Jack FM. Wishing our friends at #SpiritFM #Chichester all the very best. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. A lot of that is driven by the need to reduce costs, and therefore a lot of people have simply taken voluntary redundancy (VR) and left by choice.". Oh for the days when we just had announcers as do most of the European stations still. Until 2018, Eagle Radio broadcast The Vodafone Big Top 40 chart show (previously The Pepsi Chart & Hit40UK) which was produced from Capital FM in London and syndicated across over 140 commercial radio stations in the UK. Do not miss this. 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. Vic McGlynn used to have the afternoon show on 6 Music but she's disappeared off national radio. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. As a presenter on the network's 105.7 Smooth Radio in Birmingham, he fronted the weekday afternoon show from 1 to 4pm, as well as hosting a programme on Saturday between 10am and 1pm. It launched on DAB Digital Radio on 12 December 2013.