Congratulations on a brilliant career.. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success., Lorna Clarke, Director, BBC Music, says: Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. The move was announced on BBC Radio 2 at 2pm on Friday (24th February) after being leaked by The Sun on Thursday evening. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a new daily show for Bauers station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. +5 Numbers: Radio 2's. But he has . Bruce, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. Matt Deegan, creative director of Folder Media, said: "If Ken finished at . Thank you for the countless joys of your wonderful show, and long may they continue in your new home. 2. Ken has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. And this Spring, Radio 2 presents a stellar range of brilliant live music (including a Country extravaganza), world exclusive interviews and exciting new programming. Thank you for being such a joyful & brilliant part of our lives mate", Meanwhile, former Pointless host and author, Richard Osman replied: "Hopefully you can squeeze in a 'House Of Games' in between. Read about our approach to external linking. Today 09:30. 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. Ken is nowhere to be found. They ain't going to get rid of Chris Evans anytime soon so Ken, just where he is works really well. Bruce, 72, announced that he will leave BBC Radio 2 when his current contract comes to an end in March. Bruce joins a Radio 2 exodus which began with Chris Evanss departure for Virgin Radio in 2019 and now includes Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Paul OGrady, Craig Charles and Graham Norton. 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. Ken joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. I say [the show is] 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, he said in a statement about his new role. Bruce earned between 385,000-389,999 in 2021-22, according to the last BBC annual report. Vernon Kay enjoyed a telling chat with Zoe Ball on Radio 2 this morning, after being announced as Ken Bruce's replacement last week. "My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so weve always had Radio 2 on in the background. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted:. The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. Lets enjoy the week ahead!". Scott started his career at the age of 16 and joined BBC Radio One in 1998. Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce has today announced that he has decided to leave BBC Radio 2 in March after 31 years of presenting the 9.30am - midday weekday show.. In a subsequent statement issued by Greatest Hits Radio, Bruce said Popmaster would feature in his new programme, which will begin on 3 April and will be on air from 10:00-13:00. SouthCity Posts: 10,482. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Congratulations on a brilliant career.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2". All available episodes BBC Radio 2 tweeted: We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. . He moved to mid mornings in 1986, then after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings in January 1992, where the shows most recent weekly reach was 8.56m (Rajar, Q3 2022). One of the BBCs radio legends is leaving the broadcaster after 30 years. "In the meantime, I will always be tremendously proud of my association with the BBC and in particular with Radio 2." Owain Wyn Evans, who is taking over as the station's early breakfast host, described him as "a legend". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. He added that BBC had decided it wants me to leave earlier. Geordieyodel Posts: 823. It can also be found on Freeview channel 716 and Sky channel 0151. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. Ken Bruce announced his exit from the station in January saying he's off . According to the Greatest Hits website, the station can be found on FM and DAB. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct 0207 29 33033. Greatest Hits Radio tweeted: Weve been keeping a big secret We are delighted to announce that legendary broadcaster @RealKenBruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April.. He's an absolute legend of broadcaster. Dermot OLeary,Zoe BallandSara Coxare also rumoured to be in the running to take over when Bruce departs. "What shoes to fill, Ken's last week has got us all in our feels," Zoe mused, as she spoke at length about Ken's glistening career. In a statement afterwards, Ken said it was "time for a change". Ken has been missing from the airwaves this week on Radio 2. Announcing Bruces departure on 17 January, Radio 2 tweeted: We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9.30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. Bruce will present a show from 10am to 1pm on Greatest Hits Radio, joining presenters including Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. pic.twitter.com/Wpjj9uIXH9. The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3 April. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. See you in April! 02/11/14 - 13:43 #9. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. You can listen back to the most recent instalments via BBC Sounds. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Ken Bruce has provided radio commentary for the live music show since . Watch the best stripped-back live music from the Elton John piano. On Friday, the BBC confirmed that Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. You dont think of any other DJ when you think of that slot- he's made it his own. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The decision has been taken to stifle Bruces self-promotion ahead of him joining the Bauer-owned station from 3 April, according to sources who spoke to The Times. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: Ive done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.. Ken Bruce has confirmed his departure date from BBC Radio 2. Scott Mills has replaced Ken for an undisclosed amount of time on Radio 2. "I would stress that this is entirely my decision . Upcoming episodes of Ken Bruce. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21. The BBC has not yet confirmed who is replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2 however the station often promotes presenters from within its existing radio roster so the likes of Scott Mills, Zoe Ball, Trevor Nelson, Rylan Clark, Claudia Winkleman, Dermot O'Leary or Jo Whiley could be considered for Bruce's slot. Something went wrong, please try again later. BBC Radio 2 - Tracks Of My Years Tracks Of My Years Home Episodes Ken Bruce talks to a special guest about their favourite records. See you in April!. (22 total). After 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, Ken Bruce will shortly leave for pastures new. He went on to admit his parents, who are big fans of Ken's show, even jokingly piled on the pressure when it was announced he would be taking over from the veteran Radio 2 DJ. Comedian Marcus Brigstocke posted: "Well miss you Ken! "I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2," he said, adding he'd had "a tremendously happy time" but it was "time for a change". I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, One source said veteran broadcaster has been treated appallingly, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Ken Bruce is taking his millions of fans elsewhere to enjoy his music selections, humour and quizzes. The radio personality has not mentioned any details about his exit or leave from the show. Nigel Harman chooses his final Tracks of My Years . I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. ", "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. A Gannett Company. In April, the Radio DJ will be moving to Bauers Greatest Hits Radio to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. Lets enjoy the week ahead! The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed" following the broadcaster's decision to cut his contract short. 2023 BBC. All rights reserved. They dont want him out there promoting himself when hes about to move on to another station. The BBC has not yet confirmed who will replace Bruce, however Radio 2 often promotes presenters from within its existing roster. Speaking on Friday,Bruce revealed thathe had intended to fulfil his contract at Radio 2 which was due to run out at the end of March. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. Ken Bruce. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break.. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. And despite a big coverage announcement today, BBC Radio 2 tells us their commentator will be announced 'in due course'. Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC., Bruce said: 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. Bruce started at the BBC in his early 30s and has said thathe would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. ", While former Countdown star Carol Vorderman chimed in: "I couldnt wish you more love in the world Ken. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Terry Wogan. BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.46 million (RAJAR Q3, 2022), and won Station Of The Year at the Music Week 2021 awards. Since the announcement, Bruces listeners have been expressing their concern over the future of PopMaster, the daily music quiz that tests two fans music knowledge. See you in April!. The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.. Heres everything you need to know about when hes ending his 45-year tenure on the BBC, who could replace him and how to tune in to his new show. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.. Album of the Week and Nigel Harman. Bruce started at the BBC in his early 30s and has said that he would "always be proud" of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career "in a slightly. Ken's departure was announced on his radio show in January as the BBC later tweeted: "We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. Fans of Wright say his successor, Scott Mills, is playing fewer hits from the 60s and 70s, in favour of more recent dance music. The station already features in its presenting ranks the likes of Simon Mayo (who left Radio 2 in 2018), Martin Kemp, Jackie Brambles and Pat Sharp. Entertainment & arts reporter BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce has announced on air that he is leaving the station after 31 years hosting its weekday mid-morning show. Unforgotten can survive without Nicola Walker, Quinta Brunson's brilliant Abbott Elementary lives up to the hype, Post Malone announces UK and Europe tour dates and ticket sales, On TV tonight, a new take on cult 1966 spaghetti Western Django, What happened to Stephanie Slater, the kidnapping victim explored in new Channel 5 documentary, Who stars in the new Alibi series, how many episodes there are and where it was filmed, Olivier Awards nominees in full as Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal lead UK theatre nods, Reading and Leeds 2023 acts announced for the festival so far, and how to get tickets, BBC strike action target Budget and King's Coronation coverage as unions protest radio cuts, Red Nose Day date, BBC schedule, what we know about line-up and how to get involved, Do not sell or share my personal information. Ken had taken over the Radio 2 breakfast show in January 1985 so this is from the start of his sixth week. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. BBC 'fluffed chance to keep Ken Bruce' as he quits Radio 2 because he felt 'unloved' by bosses | Daily Mail Online Ken Bruce felt 'unloved' by BBC bosses over his new contract, insiders. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. She added: "He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. After brief forays into late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings at the start of 1992, where he has remained ever since. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Other popular presenters who have also left the station in the past year include Paul O'Grady and Vanessa Feltz. BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce has announced on air that he is leaving the station after 31 years hosting its weekday mid-morning show. Obviously I am over the moon and so are my parents and Tess and the kids, but its the Ken Bruce show, and the man has raised the bar so high that Im just so excited to be able to take the reins. (PA), Bruce confirmed that he would be stepping down. He went on to explain. The networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. Early life and career [ edit] Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini, Angela Griffin, Bob Harris, Cerys Matthews, Scott Mills, Jason Mohammad, Trevor Nelson, Dermot OLeary, Elaine Paige, Mark Radcliffe, DJ Spoony, Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Vine, Michelle Visage, Johnnie Walker, Jo Whiley, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Wright. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The BBC is yet to announce who will replace Bruce in mid mornings, but if previous examples are anything to go by his successor is likely to come from its existing crop of presenters. New Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay spoke with Zoe Ball on the BBC station this morning, as the presenter's predecessor Ken Bruce says he's been forced to leave his popular slot early following yet another shake-up at the station. "So as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry," he said. The broadcaster will then present his first show on Greatest Hits Radio on Monday 3. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC Radio 2. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up will miss his warm humour and wit. Ken Bruce was axed early by Radio 2 after the BBC got 'frustrated' at the station that . You can access the specific regional frequencies for the show on Planet Radio. The 71-year-old said he will be leaving the show next Friday rather than at the end of March as intended. 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, the details of which will be revealed shortly. Read Ken's book, he says he much prefers doing morning radio. Bruce is one of Radio 2s longest-serving DJs, having joined the BBC in 1977 before picking up a regular slot in 1984 (via BBC News). Gary Davies, who currently hosts the stations Sounds of the 80s show and often deputises for Bruce on his show, is thought to be the favourite to take the slot permanently. All rights reserved. In a statement on Twitter, the broadcaster said: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Ken has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. Bruce also told the Daily Mail newspaper: I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasnt given any real reason that I understood. 6 reasons why Ken Bruce is still king of the mid-morning airwaves. Ken Bruce said: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest . Bruce promised fans who abandon Radio 2 for his new GHR show that they would hear all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s.. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. Ken Bruce is mid-mornings. He moved to mid mornings in 1986, then after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid mornings in January 1992, where the show's most recent weekly reach was 8.56m (RAJAR, Q3 2022). Bruce has also been Radio 2's voice of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1988. Vernon's chat on the airwaves comes as his predecessor Ken says he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining last week will air this Friday, rather than the end of March. Bruce said that after 45 years on the BBC it was time for a change, explaining: 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. Thanks for always being so lovely. Ken Bruce will join Greatest Hits Radio in April after leaving his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 after 31 years in March, it has been announced. pic.twitter.com/JMLuO9cXvp, BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) January 17, 2023. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". Boom Radio, a new station aimed at Radio 2s baby-boomer audience, staffed by veteran DJs such as David Hamilton, already claims 336,000 listeners. ", Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years on mid-morning show. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977, and spent a year presenting the Radio 2 Breakfast Show before starting in the mid-morning slot in 1986. Any commercial network would have let him go immediately after announcing his intended departure. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Going to be so missed on air, but personally Ill miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. . His departure comes after Steve Wright left after 23 years as afternoon host. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. @RealKenBruce pic.twitter.com/uPMdMSGd5D, Rylan Clark, who hosts a Radio 2 show on Saturdays, wrote on Twitter: "Going to be so missed on air, but personally I'll miss having a beer in a foreign country discussing anything and everything whilst at Eurovision. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. The broadcaster, 72, was due to leave his mid-morning weekday show after 31 years at the end of March. The station's line-up already includes his former colleague Simon Mayo, who left Radio 2 in 2018. 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, the details of which will be revealed shortly. 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