Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". Unlike young men, our young women dont get to see where they are going as they age, she said. 'Drunk' BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White slurs through her final show. But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame.. Lungs not responding to antibiotics. 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. A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. Anna Cookson is an award-winning television and radio presenter in the UK. Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. Here is the new confirmed line-up for the BBC news presenters. 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. More info. He continued to broadcast for a week after the initial allegations were made to BBC bosses, during which time some complainants were encouraged to go to the police with their claims by the internal investigation unit. A source at the radio station told MailOnline that Mr Allen's claims are 'not true' and that his contract was coming to an end. "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. BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. '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.'. 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. It is understood that 14 chief presenter roles are to be cut overall. "Radio 2 will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35+ audience (a target audience which also hasn't changed in decades).". BBC News presenters: Lucy Hockings launched her own current affairs programme four years ago. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Charles Worthington, my hairdressing mate, dyed the rest of my brunette hair to a much richer colour to make my light stripe stand out.. 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. So it's in plain sight now.". Evenings: James Whale, a presenter who was previously sacked from sister station TalkSport after encouraging listeners to vote for Boris Johnson in 2008 London Mayoral Election, in breach of. On Thursday 26 October 2017 some of those who had complained about his behaviour were told Riley had been suspended, only to hear him presenting a show on 5 Live later than evening. Naga was replaced by Rachel Burden on Thursday. We just never really wanted them. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. The tribunal heard the threats were made at a pub meeting arranged to mend relations between Mr Hazell and the two team members, producer Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A. Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. 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. They are both highly engaging presenters who made me laugh so much in their company. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 'I can only assume that, although I have lots of listeners, they are the wrong type of listeners which I think is very sad and short-sighted. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By 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. Aled Haydn Jones, head of BBC Radio 1, said: I am so excited for Dean and Vicky. The freelance contract turned into a permanent one and soon Mr Allen was presenting segments on Solent's Information Exchange. 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. He regularly anchors the flagship current affairs series Newsnight on BBC Two. Ms Franklin said wrinkly, grey-haired males have been normalised in the media. 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.. BBC News presenters: Foreign correspondent Christian Fraser. 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 tribunal in Bury St Edmunds has heard that BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell breached his contract by using 'the C-word'. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone. Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, says: "Nicky is the master of radio phone-in broadcasting. BBC host David Allen is none too pleased his show has been axed (Picture: Twitter) Veteran BBC radio presenter David Allen has hit out at the broadcaster . ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Peter Cook said BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James . He joins a presenting line up. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. The new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. We keep complainants informed as appropriate., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. DON'T MISS1000lb Sisters fans heartbroken as Amy Slaton confirms death [HEALTH]Vicky McClure finally addresses inappropriate premiere dress [CAST]Happy Valley's Ryan Cawood isn't a psychopath thanks to one key detail [EXPLAINER]. Ms Franklin said a . He then quit his job last summer without giving evidence, meaning the investigation finished without his side of events. BBC News and BBC World News is going to be relaunched with a more digitally focused rolling news service later this year. 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 latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby HP10 9TY. 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. Mr Hazell said the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression. Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out accused of animal cruelty, No need to brag, we shaped the world after all - COMMENT, Naga Munchetty shuts down BBC Breakfast co-host, Susanna Reid warns Lady Hervey 'that's enough' as she ends interview, Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending, 1000lb Sisters fans heartbroken as Amy Slaton confirms death, Vicky McClure finally addresses inappropriate premiere dress, Happy Valley's Ryan Cawood isn't a psychopath thanks to one key detail, The meaning behind Tommy Lee Royce's song in Happy Valley explained, Silent Witness wraps up this evening with fans keen for more, James Norton 'isn't too attractive' to play Happy Valley villain. Updated: 10:53, 2 Mar 2023 RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show after four years. Mills and his co-host Chris Stark left last summer, with Mills moving to BBC Radio 2, and Stark leaving the BBC to join Global media company. Pougatch, 51, had been with 5 Live since its inception in 1994 and was a. Now, the broadcaster has. Allen, thought to be in his late 50s, told listeners on Saturday night: 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. 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. READ MORE Jeremy Clarkson addresses reports he's been axed from ITV Who Wants to be a Millionaire. In addition, she has interviewed the likes of Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Prince Albert of Monaco, just to name a few. However, the outrage and anger surrounding the recent behavior of the presenter has many people assuming Allen will not be around for long. 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. She has pointed to fairer models used in other countries, such as Germany, involving linking it to council tax. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. 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. 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. Katie Weston For Mailonline Mr Palmer also told the court disability was "not in the mind" of Mr Cook at the time of the investigation and the decision to terminate employment. March 02, 2023 - 08:45 GMT Nicky Morris Naga Munchetty was absent from the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning in the show's latest presenter shake-up BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty was . QVC presenters in the line of jewellery (2009 to present) The 43-year-old comes from Scottish highlands and grew up under the care of her stepfather John Usher Davis and mother Lynda Usher Davis. The last year with the pandemic has shown just how deep Nicky's connection is with our. White, who had been slurring her speech for 30 minutes before being replaced by f. The BBC declined to comment on Ms Franklins claims. Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim continues to deliver hard-hitting journalism for Our World and for BBC News' television and radio coverage. beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. WATCH: Naga Munchetty calls for more diversity in newsrooms. Married Allen, from Bournemouth, Dorset, began his radio career at Bournemouth Hospital Radio broadcasting to different hospitals. Kenny said: "From the age of 11 . She has worked for the BBC since 1999 and has presented major news events like the US Presidential Elections and her award-winning coverage of the Australian fires. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts 'axed' in shake-up BBC News and BBC World News channels cut 70 jobs in the UK as part of its plan to rebrand. Skelly made the. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We accept that these conclusions were genuinely reached by Mr Cook and genuinely held. 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. Riley had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when a number of claims about his behaviour were made by colleagues to the BBCs internal investigation unit. 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Joining the five chief presenters at BBC News is Maryam Moshiri who has been a presenter on the World News for almost four years. Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. The presenterwrote on Twitter: 'Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme (which I first learned about in yesterday's Times). '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. 'I'm gutted particularly for our brilliant, young, ambitious, talented team - love 'em. Riley was. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression (Image: BBC Publicity) A well known local radio presenter was not. , updated 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'. ', "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'.". 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. BBC viewers blast 'woke' decision to ban Tom Jones' Delilah. I hope to uphold the legacy that Tiffany left in place and continue to showcase the hottest in Hip Hop music on a global scale. Hell now be presenting the Capital Breakfast Show on Capital FM with Roman Kemp. The star has been replaced by Kenny Allstar, who will be taking over the prestigious. In 2002, after a long stint filling in for Richard Cartridge, Mr Allen was hauled out of his understudy role and asked to take over the Saturday night slot on BBC Radio Solent. 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. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. It is also a very special moment for Radio 1 as it means well be broadcasting from Salford seven days a week which is great.. Riley was eventually suspended the following day, prompting a formal investigation. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bruce thanked his listeners and his colleagues, as well as his employer , saying: "I've been here for a long time, and apart from the occasional vagary, it is still the finest broadcasting organisation in the world.". Another day, another ageism accusation being levelled at the BBC. merge its UK and international news channels in May. In his closing remarks, Mr Palmer said: "The claimant argued that Mr Cook's decision to investigate claims of misconduct and the decision to terminate [his employment] was because of his disability. 19. 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