I note that R3 has been trumpeting the return of Clemmy Burton-Hill in the way it used to promote Katie Derham. 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. Another said: Loving you guys already. Ian Skelly is one of the best presenters on Radio 3. 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. I have met many of the presenters over the years and they are always enthusiastic and take the time to talk to you. 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. There hasn't been a dedicated oldie station on AM/FM in the area since County Sound closed down. Ian is the better of the two current presenters and yet hes had the push. Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? YEA Networks Joins Arc Software For Affiliate Research, Maintenance. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! Maitlis has also accused the BBC of "both side-ism" - in other words, providing a superficial balance. 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. Eagle and its market have the same conditions as Pirate where both are doing well in a competitive market with Heart available on FM. 106 Jack FM replaced Original, which had previously broadcast using the same frequency, on 2 December 2009 following a staged on-air argument and station hijacking the previous day. Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley famously failed to transplant their chemistry from The One Show to ITV's Daybreak. On Wednesday, March 1, Gracie used her social media accounts to inform her followers about the layoff. 17yrs ago I joined a team launching a radio station in Barnsley and on 5/10/03 Dearne FM was born! 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.". 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. Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? 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. doom laden colleague who sounds as bored presenting as I am listening to her. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? When Chris Evans swapped Radio 2 for Virgin, he went from having around nine million listeners to around one million. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. "For example, top stars absolutely loathe having their salaries published.". So radio historian David Lloyd has created an audio montage to remember just some of those presenters moving on before being replaced by a national breakfast show: David Lloyd writes: 2020 and. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. 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 consolidation approach was pioneered by Bauers rival Global, which turned Capital and Heart into national brands by buying up regional stations and slowly reducing the amount of local content. Klein/Mann 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. This is Neanderthal managerialism(unfortunately shared by most of our universities). Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. There is also 2 ex pirates now licenced Kane on FM and Release on Surrey DAB (but has a Bracknell address). So radio historian David Lloyd has created an audio montage to remember just some of those presenters moving on before being replaced by a national breakfast show: 2020 and another slew of stations reach the end of the road, as national radio brands become bigger. Cant help but smile. 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. Skelly was one of the best Radio3 presenters and I looked forward to his slots on Essential Classics. To see that station sign off today is heartbreakingbut it only hurts because it was so special. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. 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. Last ever show on Minster FM done! Im not particularly a fan of IS and prefer Suzy Klein but to move him on in such a peremptory manner seems disrespectful. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at The Forum in Norwich. Georgia Mann-Smith??? Never say never again pic.twitter.com/BoDNkqIdBT, Minster FM Breakfast Show (@BenMinsterFM) August 28, 2020, Its my final day at Mix96 and this mornings Ben and Nia Breakfast Show (without Ben) is a celebration of the last 5 years and so Ive dug deep in to the archives! He joins a presenting line up including Penny Gore, Tom McKinney, and Fiona Talkington. The BBC. Some of the individuals have new radio homes others do not. Dozens of radio presenters said their final goodbyes on Friday morning after years of hosting local breakfast shows. But some feel it isn't necessarily a bad thing when long-established presenters move on. You dont need a cut crystal accent explaining dodecaphonic construction at 09:15, you need good music and entertaining but intelligent chat. ?And SHAME on soulless companies like @BauerMedia with NO interest in LOCAL radio. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "If a presenter is offered a 50% increase in salary without the hassle of a public spotlight on their earnings, that's a very attractive proposition even for those committed to the BBC's public service ethos. [1] He appears every Wednesday as a newspaper reviewer on Sky News Sunrise. Some stars, like Zoe Ball and Gary Lineker, have taken pay cuts following the scrutiny. The petition reads: Our local radio stations have been completely ruined by the decision to cut our breakfast presenters! So Mendelssohn composed Des Knaben Wunderhorn? All Rights Reserved. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. "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. Bauer said the decision would provide the optimum mix of local content that listeners highly value alongside content from nationally known presenters, while also providing significant scale for advertisers. Now, if they could get rid of that dreadful Sean Rafferty I would be very pleased. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. 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 music level is fine but presentersjust speak up!! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Global, who own the Heart network, revealed that a number of its regional breakfast show hosts would move to Drivetime. His great personality will be largely wasted on Afternoon Concert. Neither will probably appeal to Eagle listeners?. Its been downhill since the departure of Rob Cowan. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". And since senior managers are all men, Essential Knitting Patterns and Essential Cooking Recipes will probably be their next Big Idea. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. Beyond Paradise on BBC One: Guest cast includes two TV legends! 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!). Afternoons are prime time for these formats, not a graveyard shift. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. "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.". 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The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Talent manager Chris North, who identifies, nurtures and promotes up-and-coming presenters, says: "Evolution is inevitable in every walk of life. 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. 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! How is having i) another woman ii) another Londoner iii) another woman of a certain age going to attract more listeners? It's tough. Mark Goodier. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. That's how the conveyer belt of talent works. Ah. #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o. owner John Walenga It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". I have listened to Eagle a lot over the years. Eagle Radio was a local radio station in the Surrey and North East Hampshire area of England. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The salary publication acts as what former director general Tony Hall described as a poacher's charter - giving commercial rivals a chance to outbid the BBC for top stars. I've been VERY lucky. Oh for the days when we just had announcers as do most of the European stations still. You never know whats going to happen to you. 2023 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. 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. 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. Living-Candle-2934 1 mo. 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). Wessex FM before its closure Until its closure on 31 August 2020, it had a reach percentage of 42%. They have had a total shift in music this week with non stop older musicgone from what was a decent blend of contemporary, pop and classics, to non stop no doubt what are 'greatest hits'. From my first day to my final day, Ive loved every minute. We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. ", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! I wonder how many listens they will loose. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. ", 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. The come-to-bed, have another whisky voice of GM makes Classic FM a real temptation not, surely, what the BBC wants and Im sorry for her to be put in this position; shes NOT hugely experienced and, initially, German esp. Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his . The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. Others admitted they had tried the celebrity presenters but soon changed to a local radio station. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the stations rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio in a few weeks time. A bit dull really, her manner I mean. Thank you for listening! Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. 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.. O'Grady left the station after being forced to share his slot with Rob Beckett, a younger comedian who co-hosts a successful parenting podcast. Thanks, Ian. 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. Jack FM. See more on our Privacy page. Ian has many admirers, starting with Prince Charles. 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. Now listeners have gone one step further, starting a Change.org petition to bring back the regional presenters and telling Heart they have made a terrible mistake. ", A spokesman for the station said: "Throughout the years Radio 2 has stayed relevant to its millions of listeners by evolving its schedule. Coronation Street spoilers: Daisy faces Justin in court, but who will win? COME BACK IAN, WE ALL MISS YOU! Ian Skelly is Radio 3s best presenter (jointly with Martin Handley). Greatest Hits Radio provides local news, travel and weather with programming from across the UK including mid-mornings and drivetime from GHRs London studio at One Golden Square.Facts and stats. Is organic formula better than regular formula. ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them. You've got Radio Brooklands and Radio Woking on SSDAB. Maitlis, meanwhile, was told off for impartiality breaches during her time at the corporation. I think it is fairly obvious what is going on here. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. See more on our Privacy page. LBC still have him listed as a presenter, and he didn't say he was leaving, which is completely unlike him. She underwent music based physio therapy and has regained her speech such that she was able to appear on womans hour. 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. For my part. Disgraceful business decision. How can I put it politely? RadioToday has estimated that the current total of approximately 200 on air presenting roles across the former Wireless, UKRD, Lincs and Celador stations will be cut to around 40, with Greatest. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. My time there from 2011 to 2014 was full of hard graft and too many laughs to count. Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years. Thank you for listening, and for now its cheerio, before playing The End by The Beatles. I've lived my childhood dream. Since 2017, the BBC has been required to publish the salaries it pays sections of its top talent. SCULL said . 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. 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. It does not store any personal data. If you lose your case, youll not be charged, so theres no financial risk. 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 cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck Fire Radio and Sam FM from Bristol is merging with Bauers Bournemouth to create a brand new radio station. They made everyones mornings brighter and they are now out of jobs! His sense of fun and gently cheeky humour has been such a delight, and his knowledge of classical music and performance has filled many an hour with interest and entertainment. Gordon resides in Hackney, London, and travels back to New Zealand frequently. What happened Eagle Radio? But what the episode surely highlights is the toxic managerial culture in the BBC. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. MW: 828 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716. "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Simon Mayo. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The 61-year-old presented a Saturday morning show on the network. 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. Mayo is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and lives in London. Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/LQQhkab9En, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 7, 2020. Jonathan Charles Gaunt (born 3 March 1961) is an English radio talk show presenter, TV personality, newspaper columnist, social commentator and spokesman. What on earth is happening when someone can be simply emailed and told that they are being transferred without consultation! Time for some decency, and time for overpayed Stalinists like Alan Davey to walk the plank! 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. John Somerville (Feb 2018)Slater & Gordon / CEO. The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. Also when R3 was often interrupted by Test Match Cricket, on one occasion he announced dolefully -And now Its CRICKET. But at the same time, presenter paranoia exists for a reason - we're all aware there's always somebody behind you wanting to do your job. For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat, Italy lowers the age for chief conductors. 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. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. Ill not listen again until its back to what works best for us people!!. The best programme on R3 is Through the Night, which is excellent and is presented in the old way, both informative and understated. Getty Images Heart features. What is the treatment for adrenocortical carcinoma? Auditions are clearly not behind a screen. But what is behind the current raft of departures? As a presenter on Classic FM I have the pleasure of sharing great music, fun stories and moments of relaxation with millions of people around the world. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. End the day right with The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. Come back Ian, there was nothing to forgive! 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. Is Slater and Gordon the same as Gordon Legal? By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. ", Radio listeners are famously resistant to change, and often sceptical that it's even possible to attract young audiences to stations that skew older. 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. Wessex FM was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020.