Paul Siegert, the national broadcasting organiser at the National Union of Journalists, said the plan to service an international audience with substantially fewer staff while maintaining the existing high standards of production and journalism would not be achievable. However, prior to the pub meeting, the presenter was alleged to have told colleague Connor Bennett 'my team are being c****' and the two women had been made aware of the slur. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame.. ', "So, in a way it did me a favour because it forced it but I've always had this in the back of my head, 'Always remember Liz, it's not who you are, it's just what you do'.". 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.'. There are no grey-haired news women (and few actors, presenters and MPs too). ", She added: "It's just such a changed place. In June last year, 63-year-old Liz Kershaw was replaced on her Saturday afternoon Radio 6 show by 31-year-old Jamz Supernova. The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would. BBC News presenters: Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. She has previously accused the BBC of ageism when it was revealed she was sacked from her radio show. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). Returning to Wogan House [the station's headquarters] for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. The new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. In 2011, former BBC presenter Miriam O'Reilly, then 53, won an age discrimination case against the corporation after she was dropped from Countryfile. 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. 8,075 talking about this. Mr Allen, who presented his Saturday night show for 20 years, is now understood to be considering taking legal action against the BBC which could involve lodging an ageism complaint. The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. It was a sort of relief and my producer once said, 'Oh you'll retire Kershaw, you'll die with your headphones on. But employment judge Kevin Palmer, who presided over the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court, deemed that BBC editor Peter Cook's decision was based solely on the two incidents and was unrelated to Mr Hazell's depression. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. Matthew has also worked as a general news reporter, as well as foreign correspondent. Speaking in June last year, Liz tweeted: "I got sacked from @BBC6Music because they dont want women over 60". Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Pougatch, 51, had been with 5 Live since its inception in 1994 and was a. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly. Caryn Franklin, now 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998. BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has spoken candidly about his career in television and radio, as the presenter addressed his time working for talkSPORT. 'He's had a regular show for two decades.'. 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. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a 'quick goodbye' after 30 years behind the microphone By Craig Simpson 3 March 2023 4:17pm Ken Bruce's departure has become. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason why she was told she looked too old, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The broadcaster, 40, was due to be the face of the stations Rugby League World Cup coverage until he was suspended and vanished from the airwaves without any public comment. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Speaking to the Dorset Echo in 2002, he said: 'I hated it. Meanwhile, when asked what affect her own sacking had on her, Liz explained she wasn't surprised by it. Peter Cook said BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James . Another day, another ageism accusation being levelled at the BBC. A BBC spokesperson said this evening: 'All stations change their line-ups from time to time. The changes come following discontent among veteran Radio 2 presenters about the stations attempt to appeal to youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. 'As I say this was not my decision. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". Riley, who presented the sports coverage on the 5 Live breakfast show in addition to his own programmes, was suspended by the corporation at the height of the #MeToo movement in October 2017. 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The radio presenter, from Christchurch,Dorset, then went on to become atravel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues the "C-word" and threatening them not to complain about him. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. BBC Newcastle host Sue Sweeney, who worked for the Beeb for This was more than a radio show it was my entire social life. "We never tried and I never miscarried. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. "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. 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. Davie, who took over from Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020, has overseen a slimming down of about 1,200 jobs to date and has said about 1,000 more will go in the next few years. The alleged comment had been relayed to Employee A and Ms Park by the time they met Mr Hazell in a pub on 1 July 2021. These included "a text about masturbation", "touching her leg and commenting on the fact she had shaved", and a "comment to her about having an erection in a station car". He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. BBC News presenters: Foreign correspondent Christian Fraser. Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A in the summer of 2021. He was nominated by the Television and Radio Industry Club as Reporter of the Year in 1993 for his reporting on the troubles in Northern Ireland and covered the 1997 IRA ceasefire. I always wanted to one day be the host of this powerful slot on these powerful networks. He has worked on four general elections and since 2015, has presented the international programme Global, discussing major events in India and elsewhere in the world. Riley was. 'We have listeners on this show from all ages from 15 to 101. David Allen was due to host three more shows before his long-running programme was taken off air, but has been fired after hitting out at chiefs during his show on Saturday, insiders said. The plans will see a significant cut in the number of presenters who currently work across the BBC News channel and BBC World News, with fewer higher-profile on-screen staff set to retain the title chief presenter, while correspondents are to be given the opportunity for more on-air presenting time. 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. Radio 5 Live presenter Danny Baker was fired by the BBC on May 6, 2019, after posting a tweet about baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor . BBC viewers blast 'woke' decision to ban Tom Jones' Delilah. You can unsubscribe at any time. His earnings for the show - which attracted half a million listeners each Saturday - were not. Kenny said: "From the age of 11 . 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. '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. It will be impossible for the new channel to have the same high standards of journalism that the two current channels are known for around the globe.. He became a travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch before joining the BBC as a freelancer. I will be very sad to leave this show and the BBC after so many years but most of all I will miss you the listener who have been so kind and supportive to this show and myself over the years. 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. We call on the BBC to again rethink this cost-cutting idea. BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell was judged to have breached his contract by using the C-word to refer to two female co-workers with whom he had "increasingly strained relationships", according to editor Peter Cook, who gave evidence to an employment tribunal. The tribunal heard Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A, due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. Ms Purves said that in the past 'you could get older unless your voice actually quavered and your phrases and opinions marked you out as an old buffer'. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. The former face of the BBC's GAA coverage has attacked the corporation claiming it promoted "Protestant-supported sports" over Gaelic games. Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim continues to deliver hard-hitting journalism for Our World and for BBC News' television and radio coverage. The 72-year-old broadcaster had vowed that as a hard-bitten old Scot he would not be making a fuss or tugging at the heart strings during his final programme. BBC comes under pressure to sack Radio 5 Live presenter Sam Quek after she repeatedly breached advertising rules by promoting gambling firm without declaring she was being paid by them Sam. She works at QVC as an on-air host since 2017. . A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. The Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly has been moved from the mid-morning show against his wishes, as the BBC "refreshes" the schedule by replacing him with Georgia Mann. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Like this story? 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Naga - who is married to TV director James Haggar - hosts a two-hour slot from 11 am on the station from Mondays to Wednesdays but was replaced by Adrian Chiles, who normally features on the show each week on Thursday and Friday. 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 Clothes Show was aired on BBC One between 1986 and 2000 and attracted around 9 million viewers every week. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. He was also alleged to havethreatenedtwo women not to complain about his behaviour. "The tribunal finds that the claimant's claims must fail, they do and are dismissed. Fans are clearly missing seeing Naga on their screens as they have taken to her Instagram page over the past week to express their sadness over her absence. Naga usually fronts the show alongside co-host Charlie Stayt from Thursdays to Saturdays but has been missing from her usual spot since Saturday 18 February. A BBC Radio 1 presenter has been replaced after four years on air. It comes after BBC Radio 2 announced Vernon Kay would be replacing Ken on his coveted weekday slot on the airwaves. BBC Newsemploys many presentersand correspondentswho appear across television, radio and contribute to BBC Online. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. Mr Hazell claimed his contract was terminated because of what the BBC perceived to be "negativity" in his behaviour, which resulted from his depression. 'I'm gutted particularly for our brilliant, young, ambitious, talented team - love 'em. I continued to focus on identity politics both on screen and off and in my early 50s, transitioning to the full (silver) fox. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The BBC star has also been vocal about the need for more diversity in the workplace. February 28, 2023 9:33 am. ", Celeb obsessed? 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. His good-natured departure came after Bruce appeared on the Today programme and commented on his early exit from the BBC, saying: Its entirely within the BBCs right to ask me to step away a little early. Our aim is to create the best live and breaking video news service in the world on our webpages, our apps, on BBC iPlayer and on our new TV news channel.. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Christian has presented BBC Breakfast from Salford, the evening BBC News bulletins on BBC One, and previously co-hosted Beyond 100 Days with Katty Kay. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. The source said of the statement: 'I wonder whether that's one of the nastier managers sticking the knife in'. Mr Hazell said the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression. 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. Take our poll and have your say. Now, the broadcaster has. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. merge its UK and international news channels in May. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Speaking to the Dorset Echo in 2002, he said: ', Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' He regularly anchors the flagship current affairs series Newsnight on BBC Two. Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its radio stations before she was sacked from her show on BBC Radio 6 after working for the BBC for 35 years.
She led the BBC World News coverage in August 2021 of America's US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the collapse of the Afghan government and the Talibans return to power. 'There's so much great music from all eras and it seems rather strange that radio stations only want to play a limited range. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 'I know how much this programme means to you and I can't tell you how many emails and letters I get every week telling me how much you love the music that we play and the interviews that we do on the show and more to the point that there's nowhere else on the BBC where you can hear this type of music played. Kay previously filled in for other Radio 2 presenters including Zoe Ball and Scott . Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. Married Allen, from Bournemouth, Dorset, began his radio career at Bournemouth Hospital Radio broadcasting to different hospitals. BBC News and BBC World News is going to be relaunched with a more digitally focused rolling news service later this year. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. "I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel Ive got to know over the last 18 months. , updated She also works for BBC Radio London and her voice can be heard in her work as a voiceover artist. Four years ago saw the launch of the reporter's current affairs programme, Live with Lucy Hockings which focuses on global breaking news, events and interviews. By
The former tennis player was axed as host of the show last year, alongside the team captains, so that bosses could draft in fresh talent to revamp the long-running sports quiz. Christian was working as a foreign correspondent for 10 years prior to returning to London to present BBC News. After only a few months the presenter, who is also a keen tennis player, quit and returned to Dorset where he found a position freelancing for the BBC. Enjoy your weekend though," while another added: "Mornings are not the same when your not there.". Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. Ms Franklin said after she was told she was going to be wound down, she made the grey streak in her hair her trademark. Theyre a testament to the success of our Christmas Takeover initiative and Im thrilled it will enable them to bring a smile to the nation on daytime.
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