He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982 featuring Jim MacLeod and His Band mainly from their resident base of Dunblane Hydro Hotel. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. He attended Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant. Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham, Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a DAB radio for successfully completing the 3 in 10 bonus round. BBC Radio WM turned Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson has revealed how his forthcoming appearance on Celebrity Mastermind turned his football-mad knees to jelly. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. On leaving BBC Radio 2, Bruce said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. [37][38] One of his sons, Murray, is autistic[39] and Bruce is an active campaigner for autism charities. Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 40, was imprisoned for six years while Alun Titford, 45, was told he would spend seven years and six months behind bars. On Tuesday the much-lovedScottish DJ announced he had quithis mid-morning show. BBC Radio 2 has said it will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. Bruce featured with his son Charlie on the fifth series of Big Star's Little Star and in October 2018, he appeared as a cameo on Hollyoaks. He presented his own show on BBC WM, where he started his radio career, on Saturdays between August 2015 and March 2020. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [citation needed], While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, Davina McCall sat in for him. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. Bruces new pay deal is believed to comfortably exceed the 385,000-389,999 he receives from the BBC. In her previous role as an executive producer, Ms Thomas launched the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which controversially replaced the programme hosted by Terry Wogan. News Sport Region Music Person Profession. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. [16], In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. "Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. The 48-year-old TV presenter spoke with Zoe Ball on the BBC station on Friday morning, as Ken Bruce says he's been forced to leave his popular slot early following yet another shake-up which has . "I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Before becoming a presenter, Anderson was a reporter for BBC WM during their football segments on matchdays. This attracted more than 150 complaints from listeners. ", He added: "Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Ken Bruce has said he is a little surprised and disappointed that his final BBC Radio 2 show will be as early as next week. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow. "I will always be very proud of my association with theBBCand Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Ken Bruce. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Kate and Rio Ferdinand had 'heated' rows over her pregnancy that ended in tears as she thought he 'didn't care', Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry 'had a tumour' that could only be treated after birth of 2nd baby as he announces album, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The TV presenter will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish . "3 in 10" was not played in the celebrity version and there was no tie-breaker in the event of a draw. Find out more, The DJ said 'the time is right' for a move away from the BBC, Steve Wright was replaced by younger DJ Scott Mills, Absurd: private school pupils classed as 'deprived' in diversity drive at Scottish university, Ukraine: The Latest podcast - US and China battle for Central Asia, Spring thaw could give Ukraine a distinct advantage over Putins troops, Britain toxic for satellite launches following absolute disaster of Virgin Orbit mission, No good reason to impose rule of six on children - but ministers did it anyway, English schoolchildren had to wear masks because ministers didn't relish a political row with Nicola Sturgeon. Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of hosting. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The 71-year-old has. An earlier consolation prize, a 'Space' radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 19891991 on BBC1. Challenged on Radio 4s Feedback programme in December by listeners who said they disliked the stations change of direction, Ms Thomas responded by saying she had received feedback from other listeners telling her how much they enjoyed it. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. On Thursday 1 August 2019 it was announced that his show had become the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m daily listeners, following a fall in the popularity of Zoe Ball's breakfast show. ", Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. But fans were left in shock when the Scottish DJ announced he had quit his popular show. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song Donald, Wheres yer Troosers? for the Bandaged CD to raise money for the charity BBC Children in Need. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. He attended Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant, Kens first job was washing cars. Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s show, will host the show from March 6 until Kay takes over. Ken Bruce - 385,000-389,999. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Sunday Night is Music Night. "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. Boy George chooses two more songs in Tracks of My Years. View our online Press Pack. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon entertainment show. . The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. The veteran DJ is leaving his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning show on March 3 because the corporation pushed to move him on before his contract ends in late March. It is a fact that, when a group of 'people' are used to illustrate society, on BBC TV, the appearance of mixed colours, faiths, sexes, disability, etc., etc, can usually be predicted, when in the real world, in the majority (if not all) of the UK, such a group would not be seen together, so it is totally unrepresentative of the real world . Way back in 2009 when Bruce, the radio presenter set to depart his Radio 2 mid-morning . We have estimated The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. ", Read more: Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. However, it soon emerged the. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. The DJ joined Radio 2 as a regular presenter in 1984 and has been a full-time broadcaster on the BBC for more than 45 years. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Editors' Code of Practice. He moved to mid-mornings in 1986 and, after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid-mornings in January 1992. He then began his first stint on the mid-morning show which lasted until the end of March 1990, when he took over the late show until the end of that year. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over from . He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio . Giovanna Fletcher dropped the hint during Channel Steph's Packed Lunch. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. [9][10] Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the regular format returned on 21 January. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. His youngest son was born in February 2008. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauers Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a smart speaker for successfully completing the Three-in-Ten bonus round. [19], On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. He joined Radio 2 more regularly in 1982 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer stations Greatest Hits Radio. The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. Why did Ken Bruce leave BBC Radio 2 and who will replace him? 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Following Wogan's death in 2016, his tenure of the show became the oldest for a presenter still living. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. It is now identified as programme type 10, "Pop music". Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he presented for about 14 years, because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up that left him sharing the slot with the comic Rob Beckett. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. Of his new gig, Ken said: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. February 20, 2023 2:39 pm. The veteran BBC presenter Ken Bruce has claimed the broadcaster forced him to leave his long-running slot on Radio 2 earlier than planned. . Please report any comments that break our rules. This was surpassed in 2019, as it became the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m weekly listeners. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. On 4 October 2014, he took part in a celebrity episode of The Chase. Keep me up to date! He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Nothing stays the same for ever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March, he said, in comments released later by the BBC. He is from United Kingdom. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio . He is a member of famous with the age 71 years old group. [13][14][15] It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. Some listeners were unhappy with that change, Ms Thomas said, but got over it within six weeks. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. The focus on youth ramped up in 2020 under the stations new controller, Helen Thomas. Ken Bruce took part in The Chase in October 2014. Ken Bruce is set to leave BBC Radio 2 in March, when his contract expires. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell, with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. Bruce took his first day off sick in 23 years on 10 September 2008. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. ", At the time of his original announcement, Bruce said: "I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. [26], He occasionally makes appearances in "Dictionary Corner" on Channel 4's Countdown, the most recent stint being during the week of 11 February 2013. Bruce's show emphasises music, including regular live performances. The departure follows the exit of another long-running station icon, Steve Wright. 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