Ex-BBC presenter 'threatened with sack for having grey Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. She continued: Ginger Spice would soon be presenting a synthetic blonde streak in her red tresses and, as an unforeseen bonus, my hair is suddenly poptastic, with many assuming I am dying the light in. Sacked BBC presenter Jerome Quinn blasts coverage of GAA sports Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A in the summer of 2021. Mark Pougatch exit sparks backlash against BBC Radio 5 Live | Metro News 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'. Sian Welby is from Upton, a small village in Nottinghamshire, England. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. The BBC said UK viewers would continue to receive specific content at certain times of the day, and during certain high profile news stories, and there will be production capacity for a domestic-only broadcast stream for major UK-specifc news events. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. BBC Radio Derby | Derby - Facebook '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. BBC Newsemploys many presentersand correspondentswho appear across television, radio and contribute to BBC Online. Radio 3's Ian Skelly announces his removal from the mid-morning show Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be wound down because she was looking old. Veteran BBC DJ 'is sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? But today, in a revised statement, the broadcaster said: 'We've explained the reasons behind this decision to David and reject the claims he made on air. 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She attended Minster School, Southwell. 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. 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. 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. Naga is married to TV director James Haggar. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By The source said: 'What has happened to him is so sad. Naga usually fronts the show alongside co-host Charlie Stayt from Thursdays to Saturdays but has been missing from her usual spot since Saturday 18 February. Ex-BBC presenter 'sacked for having grey hair' Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in. The BBC declined to comment on Ms Franklins claims. 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. Kay previously filled in for other Radio 2 presenters including Zoe Ball and Scott . "Radio 2 is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old on the station, an age range which hasnt changed in decades, in fact Ken Bruce started presenting on Radio 2 at the age of 33. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. It will be impossible for the new channel to have the same high standards of journalism that the two current channels are known for around the globe.. Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth. The BBCs annual report lists names including Clive Myrie, Reeta Chakrabarti, Victoria Derbyshire, Ben Brown and Joanna Gosling who combined are paid more than 1m for work across the BBC as presenters on the BBC News channel. 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. Where is Steve Allen? When presenter left LBC and his statement "Evidence was brought to Mr Cook, he investigated them and came to a conclusion and that conclusion was the claimant was guilty and decided to terminate on the basis of that investigation. Veteran BBC DJ 'is sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Saturday night show 'because his elderly audience are the wrong type of listeners' David Allen was due to host three more. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. New tumour on liver. While the corporation is creating a significant number of new roles, existing staff may not get them, and they could be in geographically unsuitable locations. Vernon, who's dad told him he has 'big shoes to fill, released a statement about his new gig as he said: "Im absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to BBC News provides television journalism to BBC Onebulletins and the rolling news channels BBC World Newsand the BBC News Channelin the United Kingdom. TalkRadio - Due impartiality? Digital Spy During the meeting, Mr Hazellwas then alleged to have threatened the two women not to complain about him, prompting Mr Cook to investigate the matter and terminate his contract. Read about our approach to external linking. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. The tweet, which he later deleted but which has been. Earlier this year, the government imposed a two-year freeze on the 159 annual licence fee until 2024, which the BBC said will mean it has to find a further 285m in annual savings. BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said. 'He's had a regular show for two decades.'. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Easily one of the most loved QVC hosts, King was a host with QVC . BBC Radio presenter slams broadcaster live on air as show is axed A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. However, the outrage and anger surrounding the recent behavior of the presenter has many people assuming Allen will not be around for long. There were lots of booths and we'd all go in and mark them off, one after the other. Love them too.'. Davie, who took over from Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020, has overseen a slimming down of about 1,200 jobs to date and has said about 1,000 more will go in the next few years. The BBCs news and current affairs operations, which have an annual budget of 314m, have been the focus of several rounds of significant cuts in recent years as the corporation has sought savings to balance real-terms funding falls after licence fee settlements with the government. She led the BBC World News coverage in August 2021 of America's US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the collapse of the Afghan government and the Talibans return to power. Miss Barker, who will stay on as the corporation's face of Wimbledon, later told of her sadness at having to leave the show after 24 years andsaid that the BBC had to remove her from the programme as she would never have left voluntarily. Read about our approach to external linking. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. Although the BBC internally concluded he had a case to answer in reference to the allegations, the fact that Riley had already left the corporation meant it did not reach a definitive verdict, leaving those who made the accusations in the dark. Christian was working as a foreign correspondent for 10 years prior to returning to London to present BBC News. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. "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. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The . Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. ', In a statement yesterday, the BBC said that it 'hopes to work with David again in the future and thank him for all he has done in this slot.'. The BBC had until now declined to comment on the case and failed to issue any update on the investigation to members of staff at the national radio station, prompting fears among some staff of a cover-up. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. I would suggest you email me and I will pass them on. Younger white men in their 40s. 'As I say this was not my decision. One of the most recent names on our list of LBC sacked presenters, Steve Allen has yet to be officially removed from the London Broadcasting Corporation. Skelly made the. BBC viewers blast 'woke' decision to ban Tom Jones' Delilah. Ms Franklin said wrinkly, grey-haired males have been normalised in the media. 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. UPDATE Tumour slightly bigger. Ken Bruce opens last BBC Radio 2 show and says early exit is 'a shame' Writing in The Independent, the former presenter she was objectified in a way that few men in the workplace or male TV presenters ever experience. A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked byBBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. He added: 'I have to be honest with you, I've not really had an adequate explanation why this programme is being axed, apart form the fact that they kind of want to go in a different direction. 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. As she appeared on GB News, Liz was asked by Dawn Neesom if the broadcaster is ageist as Dawn said: "Is the BBC ageist? The NUJ said that ultimately the number of existing staff losing their jobs could be higher than the BBC has indicated, and that the merging of the two channels would mean the 143 journalism roles being officially closed.