pic.twitter.com/Mp1MFejaIQ, Tom Campbell (@TomCampbell) August 28, 2020, I've worked in radio almost 38 yrs. 27 yearschock full of great memories, from RUSS MARTIN, DUANE DOHERTY, CINDY COYLE, KEGL afternoons w/ROBERT & CHAZ, KEGL mornings, baggin on TOM BRADY, NIKKI SIXX, all the interviews, BFD'S, Freakers , hangin w/y'all and SO much more. O dear whenever Georgia Mann is on I miss Ian Skelly even more! On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. Radio 2 is going through a particularly tumultuous time, while many of the biggest names in news and podcasting have been lured away. The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. Be strong & be proud of what you achieved x, Carlos (@carlosradioguy) August 28, 2020, New audio @NickHancock and @willsmithyorks at Stray FM Harrogate (Aug 28th 2020). What happened to Sam FM presenters? - Squarerootnola.com 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 . On Monday 25th June 2007, Andy Bush and Paris Troy announced they had a secret video of Paulina pole dancing . Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. There have been multiple letters to Haaretz and other newspapers. When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. SCULL rejoined KEGL in 2008, a few months after the EAGLE brand returned. Angry Heart listeners demand 'return of regional presenters' with a new It appears from some of the previous comments thats its fine for a man to be witty but not a woman. The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. Below: Peter Gordon and Bev from the breakfast show, leave Eagle Radio, 7th August 2020. Also when R3 was often interrupted by Test Match Cricket, on one occasion he announced dolefully -And now Its CRICKET. Ian has a personality that GM can only dream about. On Wednesday, March 1, Gracie used her social media accounts to inform her followers about the layoff. pic.twitter.com/oMlLpehZQe, New audio @MattMunroe_dj at Tower FM Bolton (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/rCjDs9gbM0, New audio Helen Wakefield at Wire FM Warrington (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/VeYttLBujh, New audio Dave Johnson at Signal 2 Staffordshire & Cheshire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/nCEOPKRQ5q, New audio @blokeonradio at Pulse 2 West Yorkshire (Aug 28th 2020). Georgia Mann is a brilliant broadcaster some are just radio naturals and she is one of them. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. Classical radio does much of its business from 9-to-5, while in drive time, US classical listeners are generally more likely to listen to AM news/talk and public radio news (Morning Edition and All Things Considered). ago. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. What percentage does Slater and Gordon take? Ian Skelly is one of the best presenters on Radio 3. This is Neanderthal managerialism(unfortunately shared by most of our universities). That's how the conveyer belt of talent works. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at The Forum in Norwich. 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. 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. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. And yet, it is hard to pinpoint a single driving force behind the recent exodus, because there's a whole host of reasons for it. It remains to be seen whether Bauer will feel in five years time that each of the moves were wise for the organisation overall. Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. LBC's James O'Brien overtakes Nick Ferrari as radio audiences tune in Radio Presenter Kim Robson The. Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. 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. The world has moved on since then-or at least most of us have. Based in Guildford in the Guildford College campus, Eagle Radio was part of the UKRD Group of radio stations. In some cases audiences may rise, and in others they may fall. They are local people who we can relate to, not someone in London who doesnt know Kent. 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. What do you think of the decision to axe the local breakfast shows and replace them with Amanda and Jamie from London? Audio: Radio presenters say goodbye before GHR arrives. i feel sorry for the loyal Eagle presenters if they are passed over for complete idiots like alex lester! So we loose Ian Skelly and retain his week and week about All I got was the usual dismissive stance and justification-led reply and nothing on the back of my final rebuttal to producer Vant. Neither will probably appeal to Eagle listeners?. Not a national one in London and especially NOT Amanda Holden!!!. 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 Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". Whenever he was due to take a break, he always said where he was going and what he would be up to while away.. Not a word this time. Now, how they do it, who they choose, when they choose - that's where the argument comes. 2. The login page will open in a new tab. Working for a large organisation does not mean one or in this case a presenter is good. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". There is nothing more annoying than having to turn up the volume or stand next to the loudspeaker just to hear what or who was just playing. Simon Mayo. Whichever way you look at it, its just more of the same. What has gone wrong at BBC Radio 2? - Radio Times The company said a small number of stations with particularly strong local followings such as Cornwalls Pirate FM and Lincolnshires Lincs FM will keep their existing line-ups. Bauer said the decision would provide the optimum mix of local content that listeners highly value alongside content from nationally known presenters, while also providing significant scale for advertisers. [1] He appears every Wednesday as a newspaper reviewer on Sky News Sunrise. the umlaut were to her unknowe. Allied changed the old FM Premier service to Radio Mercury and the County Sound name was used for the AM services but wasnt really like the original County Sound at all. Elsewhere, Craig Charles lost his weekend Radio 2 show (although he is staying on 6 Music). Some of the other early 6 Music presenters; Jane Gazzo must've gone back to Oz where I wish the 'Queens of Noise' hopefully went. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. 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. My voice has been heard on some of the biggest radio stations across the UK including, Smooth, Heart and Capital. It's very weird. The BBC. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Thanks for the break, 3 happy years on Breakfast & for the life-long friends! Wessex FM before its closure Until its closure on 31 August 2020, it had a reach percentage of 42%. These people are self aggrandising and immature in their handling of what is meant to be an arts channel. They have been in a relationship since 9 April 2011. Hes been perfect for the morning slot. What happened to Darren Adam (LBC presenter)? : r/AskUK Where I lived in Thamesmead #spirefm pic.twitter.com/DDOeHfhN10, Simon Ward Photography (@SimonWardPhoto) August 28, 2020. 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. For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. Ah. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. . @PGcomms says goodbye to @eagleradio after almost 25 years on breakfast (Aug 7th 2020). Other outlets such as Bradfords Pulse 1and Swanseas The Wave will be allowed to keep their branding and local breakfast shows before becoming part of Hits Radio for the rest of the day. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. "Dozens of local radio stations to vanish across England", Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eagle_Radio&oldid=1065631040, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 January 2022, at 14:48. Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/LQQhkab9En, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 7, 2020. The managers want to increase the younger female demographic, so two women of similar age are wheeled in to front a prime listening show. 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. I wonder how many listens they will loose. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. 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. Very knowledgable, experienced and skilled at delivering appropriate anecdotes occasionally a delightful personal one with charm and wit. "And it's not just salaries - top news stars have their third party earnings disclosed if they're doing a conference or after-dinner speaking gig, and that is very unappetising for a lot of presenters.". Sacked talkSPORT presenters over the years - Radio Fidelity Sam FM Bristol is an English language adult hits format radio station that broadcasts on 106.5 MHz FM in Bristol, United Kingdom and is owned by Bauer Radio. Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck But at the same time, presenter paranoia exists for a reason - we're all aware there's always somebody behind you wanting to do your job. Some people do like the change though, with one listener tuning in especially from Lanzarote to tell Amanda she was sounding blooming fab! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. When presenter left LBC and his statement following immediate exit. The current Fire Radio breakfast presenters Max and Jason will move over to Hits Radio - Bristol and the South West (formerly Sam FM) to present drivetime, while Jono Holmes will start a new drivetime show on Hits Radio - Bournemouth and Poole. They have had a total shift in music this week with non stop older musicgone from what was a decent blend of contemporary, pop and classics, to non stop no doubt what are 'greatest hits'. So Ian Skelly, a gentle, informed and subtly humorous presence, falls victim to the Radio 3 cult of the presenter. 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. 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". The Village Loudspeaker: What's happened to truly local radio? In smaller broadcast areas, particularly, where reach was high, yet overall audience volume (and thus national revenues) will never be huge owing simply to the TSA size, the balance of all these factors- taken together with the growth in overall brand might is an interesting one. I remember him well and as very sad on the afternon when he gave his final presentation. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. What do you think? BBC local radio stations are seizing on this consolidation in the commercial radio market to reposition themselves around personality-led local programmes, with the corporations 40 local outlets across England increasingly presenters from former commercial rivals. Read about our approach to external linking. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Danny Baker fired by BBC over royal baby chimp tweet 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. Radio since 25 July 2020. Just introduce the music, please. The consolidation approach was pioneered by Bauers rival Global, which turned Capital and Heart into national brands by buying up regional stations and slowly reducing the amount of local content. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 152,000 listeners and a 5.9% share as of September 2021. LBC still have him listed as a presenter, and he didn't say he was leaving, which is completely unlike him. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. You've got Radio Brooklands and Radio Woking on SSDAB. And why did they kick Rob Cowan out? As Gordon explains it, the firm was created to take on a matter for a man born with defects from thalidomide, one he felt compelled to take. ", "Whilst we of course want new listeners to discover Radio 2, we are focused on providing the 14.5 million people who tune in each week with a brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UK's best-loved presenters. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. It is such a shame. Honestly, how can any devotee of the great composers stand this mindless crap? What happened to Sam FM? Britains Got Talent judge Amanda Holden caused a stir earlier this week when she joined Jamie Theakston on the Heart Breakfast Show. She has become known for her work presenting Radio 3s Breakfast programme, as well as lunchtime and evening concerts and a range of programmes on Radio 3, including Words and Music. Radio 3s editorial decisions are driven by the type of listener it wants to attract now rather than its cultural remit. Mark Goodier. ", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! Welcome to AllAccess.com, the web's largest radio and music industry community. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. Most of the stations affected by Wednesdays announcement were bought by Bauer last year and were often founded in the commercial radio boom years of the 80s and 90s. Thanks, Ian. They have two sons and a daughter. The industry-wide move towards consolidating local stations into de facto national outlets has been under way for years, with the move exacerbated as Britons increasingly listen to the radio via DAB radio and smart speakers such as Amazons Echo rather than FM radio. 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? Disgraceful business decision. And Ive long given up listening to the morning programmes. Georgia Mann knows that less is more, and will ensure I dont switch off in the mornings, as I frequently do when Skelly gets on my nerves. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. The salary publication acts as what former director general Tony Hall described as a poacher's charter - giving commercial rivals a chance to outbid the BBC for top stars. Baker claimed it was a "stupid gag". Noam Laden Returns To WABC/New York As News Dir. Ms Mann seems to be a pleasant and reasonably knowledgeable presenter certainly but Ian Skelly has that certain je ne sais quoi that raises his presenting to a higher level. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. "For example, top stars absolutely loathe having their salaries published.". 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. Weve seen many messages on social media from presenters and listeners marking the day, too many to list in one article. Cannot for the life of me see why you consider Ian Skelly being more suited to simply introducing the music. Alan Davey, Controller, BBC Radio 3 says: We wanted to make the most of two much-loved voices on Radio 3 and refresh the daytime schedule. Good luck with claasic fm etc all those who say they are leaving. 2023 BBC. SCULL said . 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). Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him, Gemma Collins turns to Kim K as she starts surrogacy process. I would expect this to be one of the stations that suffers the worst when it's GHRd. Dozens of radio presenters said their final goodbyes on Friday morning after years of hosting local breakfast shows. Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years. 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.". Gusher Main-Spout!!! He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. In 2018, the BBC forced Mayo to share his hugely popular Drivetime show with Jo Whiley, to get a female presenter on the Radio 2 daytime schedule. Closure. I have to agree with the pro Skellers above. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cases will run on a No Win No Fee basis so if you win your case, well charge you 25% of your compensation. Getty Images Heart features. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Cant help but smile. Last year Simon Rose at an OB took time to show my kids how it all worked. Had to give her the bad news. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. 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. Local journalist and travel reporter roles on the stations are likely to be largely unaffected by the decision, with the national programmes cutting away to offer local news bulletins. Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) Prior presenter of the ITV children's program, Magpie, Tommy Boyd joined the talkSPORT station when it was still "Talk Radio" in 1995.
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