The Clothes Show was aired on BBC One between 1986 and 2000 and attracted around 9 million viewers every week. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. Charles Worthington, my hairdressing mate, dyed the rest of my brunette hair to a much richer colour to make my light stripe stand out.. Easily one of the most loved QVC hosts, King was a host with QVC . The 72-year-old broadcaster had vowed that as a hard-bitten old Scot he would not be making a fuss or tugging at the heart strings during his final programme. 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. The presenterwrote on Twitter: 'Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme (which I first learned about in yesterday's Times). It was a sort of relief and my producer once said, 'Oh you'll retire Kershaw, you'll die with your headphones on. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. The tribunal in Bury St Edmunds has heard that BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell breached his contract by using 'the C-word'. A BBC Radio 2 spokesperson told the Mirror: "We respect Kens decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as hes been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family. Like this story? BBC News presenters: Lucy Hockings launched her own current affairs programme four years ago. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Coronation Street favourite Julia Goulding has confirmed she's back on the cobbles. The presenters departure has become controversial following claims that BBC bosses brought forward his leaving date by a month, amid an exodus of experienced presenters and attempts to appeal to younger listeners. In 2011, former BBC presenter Miriam O'Reilly, then 53, won an age discrimination case against the corporation after she was dropped from Countryfile. 'It is also nearly three times that of Radio 2 and over four times that of any commercial radio station in our transmission area. The judge also accepted Mr Cook's argument that a similar situation arising from a presenter without depression would have ended in the "same conclusion". ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. The BBC has sacked Danny Baker, saying he showed a "serious error of judgement" over his tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby. Following a spell off social media, he has recently returned to being a prolific tweeter, sharing messages about how 2018 had been a tough year and thanking his family for supporting him during a difficult period. "There is nothing before us to suggest his decision was tainted by the claimant's disability. Liz said: "Well, I've been waiting for the evidence to pile up because we all thought that but I think there's a really clear cut case now. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. It is understood that 14 chief presenter roles are to be cut overall. Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. But this was dismissed by Mr Palmer at the hearing on Thursday, who said perceived negativity was "background context". As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Mel Evans Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 2:08 pm. 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. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly. So it's in plain sight now.". Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. See what she said in the video below. The 68-year-old . 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If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to '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. "We found both actions were genuine and not a sham. The programme included the DJs signature Popmaster quiz, and tributes from stars included Rob Brydon and fellow presenter Jeremy Vine, who called him the most intelligent, generous and talented colleague". The decision to axe Mr Allen's show came after the BBC faced a backlash for axing Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell from A Question Of Sport in a move to 'diversify' the show. 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Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally focused rolling news service. Latest News. But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame.. Well there's no point in emailing the managers of the station because they made the decision. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. "The others are all in their 40s. Consent Search for articles. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 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. Sian Welby (born 3 September 1986) is an English television presenter and radio host, best known for her work with Channel 5, BBC, ITV and Channel 4. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. When the presenter first joined the hospital radio station, he described how he had to broadcast from a cramped attic in Westbourne Hospital and was asked to do a Saturday sports programme within just two weeks of joining. There are no grey-haired news women (and few actors, presenters and MPs too). ", She added: "It's just such a changed place. Multiple sources said this was clearly understood by those present to be a reference to Riley. 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. Former BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Danny Baker has been roasted by England fans on social media after he called for national boss Gareth Southgate to be sacked following the team's defeat to Italy . Lucy also anchored for World News in 2003 before the launch of her own show. 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. February 28, 2023 9:33 am. 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. David Allen was due to host three more shows before his long-running programme was taken off air, but has been fired after hitting out at chiefs during his show on Saturday, insiders said. Kate Garraway fights tears as she confronts Matt Hancock, Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie. 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. Aled Haydn Jones, head of BBC Radio 1, said: I am so excited for Dean and Vicky. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. The BBC star has also been vocal about the need for more diversity in the workplace. HP10 9TY. BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said. Matthew Amroliwala has worked for the BBC since 1989 and has largely been at the forefront of its UK political coverage. Katie Weston For Mailonline, Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell will guest present GMB during Mental Health Awareness Week - but denies he will be Piers Morgan's long term replacement, Woman's Hour is finally going to be 60 minutes: Radio Four programme will be extended from current 45 minutes as BBC bosses praise new presenters Emma Barnett and Anita Rani. BBC News presenters: World News presenter Maryam Moshiri. As she appeared on GB News, Liz was asked by Dawn Neesom if the broadcaster is ageist as Dawn said: "Is the BBC ageist? Mr Hazell, who presented the mid-morning show, allegedly made the "C-word" comment about his team members when speaking to a colleague called Connor Bennett. The broadcaster, 40, was due to be the face of the stations Rugby League World Cup coverage until he was suspended and vanished from the airwaves without any public comment. During his time with the station he helped raise 40,000 for them to build new studios in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 19. You can unsubscribe at any time. The experienced presenter told listeners he believes the corporation's chiefs cancelled his show because his elderly audience are 'the wrong type of listeners'. Mr Hazell, who is from Ipswich and worked for the BBC from 2006 to 2021, denied both allegations throughout the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court. 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. The last excellent presenter was Rob Cowan, who for whatever reason left Radio 3 and moved to Classic FM. A BBC Radio 1 presenter has been replaced after four years on air. Christian has presented BBC Breakfast from Salford, the evening BBC News bulletins on BBC One, and previously co-hosted Beyond 100 Days with Katty Kay. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. He then quit his job last summer without giving evidence, meaning the investigation finished without his side of events. 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'But, I guess the majority are the older age group, that's the over 75s, who now have to pay their licence fee, so surely it's not too much to ask to have one programme in the week that caters for them and their musical choices. UK viewers will no longer be provided with a domestic rolling news service, losing programmes such as Dateline London after 25 years, and the new channel will feature a mix of international content as well as new flagship programmes built around high-profile journalists. It comes after BBC Radio 2 announced Vernon Kay would be replacing Ken on his coveted weekday slot on the airwaves. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. 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. READ MORE Jeremy Clarkson addresses reports he's been axed from ITV Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues the "C-word" and threatening them not to complain about him. The BBC said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. There were lots of booths and we'd all go in and mark them off, one after the other. It was proposed before and dropped. '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.'. 'I believe he's looking to go formally down a legal route. On Thursday morning, the pair were discussing whether people love their dogs more than their partners, with Valentine's day just around the corner. Kenny said: "From the age of 11 . 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. The Radio 5 Live host was sacked after he was slammed yesterday for the post, which came just hours after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry showed off Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, The Sun reports. 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. We accept that these conclusions were genuinely reached by Mr Cook and genuinely held. Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". Ms Franklin presented the show for 12 years, including while she was pregnant, alongside co-presenter Jeff Banks who is 15 years older than her. James Hazell has been working at the. BBC News presenters: Foreign correspondent Christian Fraser. 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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 . A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being too old when she was in her thirties. We kept putting the decision off, then life got better for us, we became more selfish and just didnt find the time.". I'm an ex-BBC presenter - I was left traumatised after my boss bullied me and sacked me minutes before going live on air,A LONG-SERVING BBC presenter has revealed how she was left traumatised after months of "systematic bullying" by a senior member of staff. Read about our approach to external linking. 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'After all, this is a request show, so if you, the listener, only wanted to hear the current top 40 that is what I would play, but obviously that is not the case and let's be honest a request show is the only true indication of what listeners want to hear.'. 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. We have listeners on this show from all ages from 15 to 101. A Gannett Company. 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. "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. 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. 'There's so much great music from all eras and it seems rather strange that radio stations only want to play a limited range. I would suggest you email me and I will pass them on. 'He's had a regular show for two decades.'. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Theyre a testament to the success of our Christmas Takeover initiative and Im thrilled it will enable them to bring a smile to the nation on daytime. Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth.