BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts 'axed' in shake-up The BBC star has also been vocal about the need for more diversity in the workplace. 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. 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. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 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. AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder. The new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. The radio presenter has been sacked after posting a black and white photo showing a well-dressed man and woman holding hands with a suited chimpanzee. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. 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.
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. BBC News and BBC World News presenters among 70 staff - the Guardian His earnings for the show - which attracted half a million listeners each Saturday - were not. 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Peter Cook said BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James . Take our poll and have your say. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly. A BBC spokesperson said this evening: 'All stations change their line-ups from time to time. The tribunal in Bury St Edmunds has heard that BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell breached his contract by using 'the C-word'. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. Radio Suffolk presenter's sacking was not due to disability More info. 'I was doing 12-hour shifts at this place in Middlesex, writing all the traffic and travel pages for Teletext, supplying stuff for radio, TV it was not enjoyable.'. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . Now, the broadcaster has. Katie Weston For Mailonline
The radio presenter, from Christchurch,Dorset, then went on to become atravel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. She has been at the heart of some of the world's biggest stories, including the economic impact of the 9/11 attacks and the war in Ukraine. GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. Lungs not responding to antibiotics. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in. While Naga has yet to address her absence on the show, she may have taken the last few days off work to celebrate her birthday, which landed on Saturday 25 February. The tribunal heard Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A, due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. 'But, I guess the majority are the older age group, that's the over 75s, who now have to pay their licence fee, so surely it's not too much to ask to have one programme in the week that caters for them and their musical choices. Caryn Franklin, now 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998. Vernon, who's dad told him he has 'big shoes to fill, released a statement about his new gig as he said: "Im absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. A number of broadcasters who have dedicated decades to the broadcaster have faced the exodus in recent months including Vanessa Feltz, Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. Read about our approach to external linking. travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. BBC News A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. The BBC will now enter consultation with affected staff and trade unions, while Ofcom, the UK media regulator, may wish to scrutinise the plans to substantially change the two existing news services. "Radio 2 is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old on the station, an age range which hasnt changed in decades, in fact Ken Bruce started presenting on Radio 2 at the age of 33. "We found both actions were genuine and not a sham. The BBC had until now declined to comment on the case and failed to issue any update on the investigation to members of staff at the national radio station, prompting fears among some staff of a cover-up. I would suggest you email me and I will pass them on. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. UK viewers will no longer be provided with a domestic rolling news service, losing programmes such as Dateline London after 25 years, and the new channel will feature a mix of international content as well as new flagship programmes built around high-profile journalists. Ex-BBC presenter 'sacked for having grey hair' Former BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Danny Baker has been roasted by England fans on social media after he called for national boss Gareth Southgate to be sacked following the team's defeat to Italy . Something went wrong, please try again later. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The . Naga was replaced by Rachel Burden on Thursday. She used to work as a reporter in her native New Zealand. 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.'. Fans of the 48-year-old who usually tune into her Radio 5 Live show each week may have also noticed her absence from the airwaves over the past two weeks. beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. New tumour on liver. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 19. Kenny said: From the age of 11, I remember taking my mothers cassette tapes to record The Rap Show on Saturdays. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Yes another ex radio presenter from the BBC bites the dust!! The judge also accepted Mr Cook's argument that a similar situation arising from a presenter without depression would have ended in the "same conclusion". Radio 3's Ian Skelly announces his removal from the mid-morning show Riley was. A veteran BBC DJ has been 'sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Saturday night show 'because his elderly audience are the wrong type of listeners', according to his friends. Naga Munchetty was absent from the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning in the show's latest presenter shake-up, Naga Munchetty's eclectic Hertfordshire home has the boldest interiors, Naga Munchetty is a radiant bride in rarely-seen wedding photo. It was proposed before and dropped. 'We're incredibly proud that during the pandemic local radio has been such an important source of news, information and comfort to audiences of all ages. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. BBC Radio 2 have been caught up in a row over allegations of ageism as Liz Kershaw said there is a "clear cut case" of ageism at the station. Well there's no point in emailing the managers of the station because they made the decision. Cookson has worked for Radio 1, QVC, Magic, Kiss, LBC, Capital, and Heart. Skelly made the. "We've had Steve Wright, Ken Bruce and Paul O'Grady, Vanessa Feltz, all replaced by people, one is in his 30s, Owain Wyn Jones who's replacing Vanessa who was 60 when they sacked her. Liz told viewers: "It didn't because two reasons really, I saw it coming, you can feel it in the air as Vanessa said, she could sense the ageism/sexism, I could feel it coming. Kenny said: "From the age of 11 . Earlier this year, the government imposed a two-year freeze on the 159 annual licence fee until 2024, which the BBC said will mean it has to find a further 285m in annual savings. In 2011, former BBC presenter Miriam O'Reilly, then 53, won an age discrimination case against the corporation after she was dropped from Countryfile. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Ken Bruce said it was a shame to be leaving BBC 2 early, but wrapped up his final show without making a fuss. The last year with the pandemic has shown just how deep Nicky's connection is with our. Northern Ireland. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. A BBC spokesperson said: We cant comment on a private staff meeting or indeed on individual staff matters although we take all concerns about harassment very seriously and investigate allegations thoroughly and take any appropriate action. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. However, Tim Davie, the BBC director general, is seeking to make 500m in cuts to existing TV and radio services to invest in digital-only initiatives.