Some stars, like Zoe Ball and Gary Lineker, have taken pay cuts following the scrutiny. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It launched on DAB Digital Radio on 12 December 2013. Audio: Radio presenters say goodbye before GHR arrives. On Monday 25th June 2007, Andy Bush and Paris Troy announced they had a secret video of Paulina pole dancing . Another said they thought their local presenters are so much better than Amanda and Jamie, while most agreed that they will not listen again. . I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. Come back Ian, there was nothing to forgive! Bauer Media announced the takeover of 56 radio stations back in May, as they planned to rebrand 49 of them under a universal banner of Greatest Hits Radio, reducing local content. The station changed its name from 96.4 The Eagle to 96.4 Eagle Radio in February 2007 and later changed to solely Eagle Radio. Im sorry to say I had long been tired of Mr Skellys manner, which I found pretentious and irritating. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. The changes are being made to make way for Bauers Greatest Hits Radio brand taking over many local radio services next week. The stations will still be obliged to broadcast some regional content in order to meet the requirements of their licences. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". What happened Eagle Radio? Essential Classics is a complete joke right the way through with GM. 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I find Ian Skelly irritating and simply turn off the radio when he is on, he will be better in the afternoons when it is more a case of simply introducing the music. Ive only just read about Ian Skellys removal from the R3 morning slot but I have to say I was hardly heartbroken when it happened, and welcomed Georgia Mann (at least part compensation for losing Suzy Klein to management!). Dorothy Byrne, former Head of News & Current Affairs at Channel 4 News, says: "Key journalistic talent now leave because they believe rightly that the BBC's erroneous interpretation of regulation . Global, who own the Heart network, revealed that a number of its regional breakfast show hosts would move to Drivetime. I don't understand why people would be confused about not wanting new presenters to come through - it is inevitable.". Welcome to AllAccess.com, the web's largest radio and music industry community. The current state of the media industry means it could be difficult for staff to find jobs elsewhere, with many of the affected stations located in mid-sized settlements where there are no other stations. What do you think? Some people do like the change though, with one listener tuning in especially from Lanzarote to tell Amanda she was sounding blooming fab! And since senior managers are all men, Essential Knitting Patterns and Essential Cooking Recipes will probably be their next Big Idea. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. BBC has no idea how to keep listeners but only wants to encourage new listeners, most of the demographic they want to attract will never tune into R3 anyway. That belonged on the old Third Programme. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? They made everyones mornings brighter and they are now out of jobs! These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. And while GB News has attracted and retained some top talent, such as Eamonn Holmes, former BBC presenters Andrew Neil and Simon McCoy did not stay for long. Personally I find Skelly highly irritating: his cheeky-chappie attitude grates and his attempts at wit mostly fall flat. Copyright All rights reserved. Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. Age, gender or simply too knowledgable? Disgraceful business decision. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them. hey ho. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! Neither will probably appeal to Eagle listeners?. I wonder how many listens they will loose. These people are self aggrandising and immature in their handling of what is meant to be an arts channel. Simon Mayo. The early morning slot involves discussion of stories from the day's newspapers. It does not store any personal data. Read about our approach to external linking. Bauer would not comment on the number of jobs that would be affected by the decision, although the industry news site Radio Today estimated about 160 of the 200 on-air presenters across the stations were facing redundancy, without taking into account off-air support staff and producers. The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. See more on our Privacy page. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The petition reads: Our local radio stations have been completely ruined by the decision to cut our breakfast presenters! What on earth is happening when someone can be simply emailed and told that they are being transferred without consultation! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This seemed to be the end of County Sound as we knew it. Roger Bolton was recently dropped from Radio 4's Feedback, to listeners' (and his own) disappointment. The first song played was "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel and the second song was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. What is it like to be a Classic FM presenter? Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime presenters including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. On behalf of our #WestSussex Stagecoach colleagues we thank you for entertaining us since 1996! Gordon Legal was established in 2010, the year after he left Slater + Gordon with an intention to never practice law again. Is Ian Skelly not even more hugely experienced and knowledgable? 2023 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Andrew Marr, Peter Crouch, Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Dan Walker, Steve Wright, Paul O'Grady, Craig Charles, Graham Norton, Shaun Keaveny and Sue Barker are some of the biggest names who have either been poached, dropped or demoted. "So they have a responsibility. Maybe Georgia went to the Clemmy Burton-Hill school of presentation? Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Whats happened to David Heane, always sounded decent on Real. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Sorry, but this is BS. From 1 April 2015, the Jack FM name was dropped in favour of Sam FM by the station owner Celador Radio, who decided on changing the name six months beforehand. This decision stinks. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. I wanted to work from home, & they wanted in office. However, the show was withdrawn from syndication in 2018 and now broadcasts solely on Heart & Capital stations. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. My wife who was a eagle radio fan ,always had on in the car and kitchen ,for the travel news,has changed station saying what has happened to Eagle? For some, however, no amount of money or freedom would be enough to compensate for the drop in relevance or audience that sometimes comes with leaving. In one sense it IS about gender and age. Eagle FM owner John Walenga will talk about the idea of Eagle TV at 09h00 on 30 April 2020. When people move on, for whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for new talent. She then hosted middays at sister Classic Rock KZPS (LONESTAR 92.5)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH and Cumulus Classic Rock KDBN (93.3 The Bone)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH. Cannot for the life of me see why you consider Ian Skelly being more suited to simply introducing the music. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He continued hosting his film show on Radio 5 Live with Mark Kermode, but that was recently poached too, by Sony. Wessex FM before its closure Until its closure on 31 August 2020, it had a reach percentage of 42%. There hasn't been a dedicated oldie station on AM/FM in the area since County Sound closed down. Thank you for listening, and for now its cheerio, before playing The End by The Beatles. The BBC's VR programme, a result of cost-cutting measures and a drive to move more staff out of London, has seen many experienced producers and journalists leave - a brain drain that often goes underreported compared with the departures of celebrities. Chacun a son gout, I suppose, but for me Georgia Mann is one of the most irritating and patently least knowledgeable presenters on R3 . A number of radio stations across the east will be replaced by a new name later this year. After studying English Literature at Cambridge University, she began her radio career as a reporter at BBC Three Counties Radio, going on to produce Radio 4s Front Row for several years. Read more: Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him. But he said he understood the need to freshen schedules and attract younger audiences. Another said: Loving you guys already. The 61-year-old presented a Saturday morning show on the network. In some cases audiences may rise, and in others they may fall. To those doing a last show today on many much loved stations across the UK during this evolution I wish you all the very best for your future. Steven Barnett, professor of communications at the University of Westminster, says: "Because the BBC was forced - partly through a campaign driven by a self-interested press - to reveal top salaries, its commercial competitors know exactly where to pitch their offer. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Simon Mayo described it as an "annual turkey shoot", while Graham Norton said it was "not comfortable and not nice". A rare real natural, warmly engaging with his audience as if chatting one-to-one. @Ofcom allowing @Rutland_Radio (where I spent ten, amazing years) and many others like it countrywide to disappear is a national DISGRACE. Now it's a great big fat frightened rat. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. After a lengthy argument they decided to put it on the GWR FM website, as soon as this happened Paulina walked out on the show, leaving Bush and Troy to finish the show themselves. Cindy Scull Leaves 97.1 The Eagle. But many talent agents won't be best pleased when their clients do this, as they lose some of their commission in the process. The little Ive heard of Georgia Mann I cant say Im overly impressed. All Rights Reserved. Dorothy Byrne, former Head of News & Current Affairs at Channel 4 News, says: "Key journalistic talent now leave because they believe rightly that the BBC's erroneous interpretation of regulation regarding impartiality prevents it from telling viewers and voters the truth. Love you guys.". Were also on 103FM in Manchester, on 97-108FM on the South Coast, on 107.6FM in Bournemouth & Poole and on 106.5 in Bristol. Its all good cuz I'm a WALL ST Bets Degenerate Ape & that pays an ass-load better. Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. Most solicitors, who may advertise a No Win, No Fee service, charge their clients a success fee of up to 25% of the damages awarded. #aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/Z61jm2gluE, New audio @dickydodd at Signal 107 North Worcestershire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3XVq5Hhb4o. You never know whats going to happen to you. Angry listeners predicted the station would lose thousands of listeners, with one saying the people want local presenters that we can relate to! "But there are lots of other tensions at play," Kanter continues. When presenter left LBC and his statement following immediate exit. The best programme on R3 is Through the Night, which is excellent and is presented in the old way, both informative and understated. [1] On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. This is Neanderthal managerialism(unfortunately shared by most of our universities). The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. His sense of fun and gently cheeky humour has been such a delight, and his knowledge of classical music and performance has filled many an hour with interest and entertainment. I wish presenters would stop mumbling into the microphone and speak clearly- those who drop their voices at the end of sentences are especially irritating as are those who speak intimately as though the listener is next to them in the same room. @Laura_Castle was a class act and the messages we had were amazing, we cried over every one of them ? @PGcomms says goodbye to @eagleradio after almost 25 years on breakfast (Aug 7th 2020). What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? Sam FM South Coast / Solent will rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio in September and network all programmes from Bauer, with the exception of a daily afternoon drive show. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Working for a large organisation does not mean one or in this case a presenter is good. Broadcaster and writer Ian Skelly has been a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 for the past 20 years, presenting various programmes on the station, covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary. But what is behind the current raft of departures? Mark Goodier. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". "What the BBC does have is an unrivalled platform," says Kanter. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. Joe Ferguson Kev seed James klass Suzie Smith Pea teller Rick vaughn Paul jordan John ohara Brian moore Rock fm: rob Charles, Danny bee, Mark Paxton, Dave Miller, Mark kaye, Sally stone, Paul. We started highlighting some of the tributes but wed end up missing more than wed feature. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Eagle is one of the UKRD stations that does really well even though there's plenty of competition (from the London stations), especially in Guildford. Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the station's rebrand to Greatest Hits. pic.twitter.com/3tJrdNljf9, Steve White (@SteveWhiteRadio) August 27, 2020, Its my last show on #KLFM today, and I would love to have as many people texting and calling as I can, so if you fancy it, 3 7 ? SCULL rejoined KEGL in 2008, a few months after the EAGLE brand returned. In this period, the Radio 4 Woman's Hour presenter Jane Garvey, in the past an occasional fill-in presenter for Ken Bruce and Jeremy Vine, directly targeted Radio 2 as part of a wider campaign . The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. The stations which are being renamed 'Greatest Hits Radio' include The Beach (Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft) I, like many others, will no longer listen to the Radio 3 morning slot because it has become just another DJ focused station (like Classic FM) void of any interaction with Radio 3 listeners. A bit dull really, her manner I mean. Greatest Hits Radio How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio? They added: Youre losing listeners in droves!!!! Ian Skelly though is much missed and I now go to Classic FM during her schedule as it is simply too unbearable. It's tough. Add your comment below. YEA Networks Joins Arc Software For Affiliate Research, Maintenance. Meanwhile, Suzi Klein has reined-in her previously proving-her-worth stance and matured into one of the stations best presenters. As a presenter on the network's 105.7 Smooth Radio in Birmingham, he fronted the weekday afternoon show from 1 to 4pm, as well as hosting a programme on Saturday between 10am and 1pm. LBC's left-leaning mid-morning presenter James O'Brien now has more listeners than breakfast show host Nick Ferrari, in the latest indication that British radio listening habits have changed . Radio Classique after 9am weekdays for me from now on. 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Jon Gaunt. Im not particularly a fan of IS and prefer Suzy Klein but to move him on in such a peremptory manner seems disrespectful. We are still waiting for the government to confirm what support will be provided as advertising revenues plummet across the industry. Same here. Both stations will continue to provide local news, information, traffic and travel as well as work with Bauer charity, Cash for Kids. Mr Davey damns Mr Skelly with faint praise [will bring his proven skills] whilst he hypes Ms Mann [hugely experienced R3 presenter and producer who will bring a range of cultural knowledge]. The BBC. Mann/Klein The. They have two sons and a daughter. Weve seen many messages on social media from presenters and listeners marking the day, too many to list in one article. Living-Candle-2934 1 mo. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. Greatest Hits Radio provides local news, travel and weather with programming from across the UK including mid-mornings and drivetime from GHRs London studio at One Golden Square.Facts and stats. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. It remains to be seen whether Bauer will feel in five years time that each of the moves were wise for the organisation overall. It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". Thank you for listening! For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. The music policy that has been introduced does not suit the station at all and as other have commented the listening figures will be hit hard, I sincerely hope all the staff at Eagle are able to find themselves new roles. This is in line with the industry belief that local news updates are what is really valued by listeners, rather than knowing that a presenter on a music station lives near them and can talk about local events in between songs. The station went through a transitional period where its playlist was changed over to the 70s, 80s and 90s era, and jingles changed to reflect the station playing "greatest hits". John Somerville (Feb 2018)Slater & Gordon / CEO. BBC Radio 3 has relegated one of its best presenters to the afternoon graveyard slot with this statement:Ian Skelly joins Afternoon Concert from 12th April. On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. Kanter suggests: "What we're going to see increasingly, I think, is the BBC effectively hiding salaries through its commercial division or independent production companies. Do not miss this. Great team.. Stations such as Yorks Minster FM and the West Midlands Signal 107 will lose their identities and be rebranded under the Greatest Hits Radio name from September. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime lineup including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. Gusher Main-Spout!!! The world has moved on since then-or at least most of us have. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. For example, Alex Jones was relatively unknown to national audiences before she was hired by The One Show, but that move made her a star. Good luck with claasic fm etc all those who say they are leaving. I raised a direct complaint to GM and subsequently responding to the programmes producer after she was encouraging the listeners to make their (negative) feelings felt about the organ as an instrument one morning. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Thanks to Christian Spooner.#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3UXxwkciDz, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 28, 2020, New audio @niavee at Mix 96 Aylesbury (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/BxkNV3Ueva, New audio @adammorris85 and Morning Matt at Eagle Radio Surrey & East Hampshire (Aug 28th 2020). Elsewhere, Craig Charles lost his weekend Radio 2 show (although he is staying on 6 Music). "It's important to remember that because of progressive government cuts since 2010, the BBC has suffered a 30% cut in revenue," says Prof Barnett. Very knowledgable, experienced and skilled at delivering appropriate anecdotes occasionally a delightful personal one with charm and wit. Such a shame to treat him like this. London To see that station sign off today is heartbreakingbut it only hurts because it was so special. Long promoted a number of acts through live music sessions on her show including Adele, The Zutons, Primal Scream, Kasabian, Amy Macdonald, Hard-Fi, Faithless, The Manic Street Preachers, Marillion, Josh Ritter, The Stranglers, Paul Weller, Morrissey, Moby, The Dandy Warhols, Stereophonics, Aslan and a significant number of new and unsigned bands Cant help but smile. Like one comment above, the wife who cant stand G Manns voice, I am in that camp. Is organic formula better than regular formula. Georgia is a hugely experienced R3 presenter and producer who will bring a range of cultural knowledge to the morning schedules, while Ian will bring his proven skills to the important afternoon sequence.. Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his . Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. Feltz, for example, moved to the recently-launched Talk TV, while the huge investment in podcasts has seen Maitlis, Sopel and Radio 1's Chris Stark move to Global. Surrey and Cornwall have BBC, D1 and SD available on digital.. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. Like his eponymous character, Cronauer was a radio presenter in Saigon in 1965 and 1966 known best for his enthusiastic early morning greeting and penchant for playing rock'n'roll tunes to raise . Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I think it is fairly obvious what is going on here. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. Real reason Prince Andrew may be forced out of terrible Royal Lodge amid Frogmore claims, I am Madeleine McCann girl shares big announcement: Our discoveries are shocking, I Am Madeleine McCann girl timeline: Claims, evidence, DNA test demands and backlash. It ceased broadcasting on 6 September 2021 when it rebranded to Hits Radio Bristol & The South West. Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire is a commercial local radio station for West Surrey and North-East Hampshire owned by Bauer Media Group.Facts and stats. No young people are going to listen to Feedback, even if you get HRVY or Joe Sugg to present it, because BBC Radio 4 isn't on their radars.". Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/WKrfFk7ZrB, New audio @djandylawson at Wish FM Wigan & St. Helens (Aug 28th 2020). Based in Guildford in the Guildford College campus, Eagle Radio was part of the UKRD Group of radio stations. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.