Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/LQQhkab9En, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 7, 2020. "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.". RadioToday has estimated that the current total of approximately 200 on air presenting roles across the former Wireless, UKRD, Lincs and Celador stations will be cut to around 40, with Greatest.
Angry Heart listeners demand 'return of regional presenters' with a new On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. Following the recapitalisation of Slater & Gordon Limited in December 2017, the UK firm is owned and operated separately and is no longer part of the Slater and Gordon Limited group of companies. To see that station sign off today is heartbreakingbut it only hurts because it was so special. MW: 828 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716. Based in Guildford in the Guildford College campus, Eagle Radio was part of the UKRD Group of radio stations. They added: Youre losing listeners in droves!!!! ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. 2023 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I think it is fairly obvious what is going on here. Since 2017, the BBC has been required to publish the salaries it pays sections of its top talent. ?? pic.twitter.com/Mp1MFejaIQ, Tom Campbell (@TomCampbell) August 28, 2020, I've worked in radio almost 38 yrs. When people move on, for whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for new talent. Because people forget that Prince Charles is a musician, and he listens to Radio 3 when he can. In America, and I assume also in the UK, classical music is a strong office listening radio format, along with other adult music formats such as classic rock, oldies, smooth jazz, country music, adult contemporary (AC), urban adult (soul and R&B oldies), etc. [1] On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020.
What happened to Sam FM presenters? - Squarerootnola.com ago. Afternoons are prime time for these formats, not a graveyard shift. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. i feel sorry for the loyal Eagle presenters if they are passed over for complete idiots like alex lester! They believe that when they are presenting on the BBC, they are talking to the nation.". Mayo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting.
Radio listeners in uproar over presenter changes - Slippedisc 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. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. 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. So we loose Ian Skelly and retain his week and week about Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. It's tough. Bauer-owned stations retaining their name and own breakfast shows but broadcasting Hits Radio during the rest of the day: Pulse 1 (Bradford & Huddersfield) Signal 1 (Stoke-on-Trent) 96.4 The Wave. Mayo is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and lives in London. How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio? Do not miss this. 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. Another said they thought their local presenters are so much better than Amanda and Jamie, while most agreed that they will not listen again. A number of radio stations across the east will be replaced by a new name later this year. You can find Greatest Hits Radio on your good old traditional radio were on FM & DAB in lots of places. Norway ignores bad reception and starts FM radio switch-off, Digital radio overtakes analogue in homes for first time, Oslo calling: Norwegians prepare to scrap FM radio, slowly reducing the amount of local content. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 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. SCULL said goodbye to THE SCULLY MORNING SHOW and listeners via an INSTAGRAM post earlier this week. 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 . doom laden colleague who sounds as bored presenting as I am listening to her. Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere.
Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years 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. 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. 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Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. Im sure his charm will transfer to the afternoons, but the format, unless changed, will not capitalise on his talents. What is the treatment for adrenocortical carcinoma? Audio: Radio presenters say goodbye before GHR arrives. BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Norfolk. I have to agree with the pro Skellers above. Jack FM. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "It would be criminal if you inherited Radio 2 or Radio 4 and you let it wither," he told BBC News earlier this week. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. 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. It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. But what the episode surely highlights is the toxic managerial culture in the BBC. Bring back the breakfast show on Heart and keep Kent happy in the mornings!. Ian is the better of the two current presenters and yet hes had the push. I would expect this to be one of the stations that suffers the worst when it's GHRd. 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. 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. I wonder how many listens they will loose. 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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. 17yrs ago I joined a team launching a radio station in Barnsley and on 5/10/03 Dearne FM was born! Kim 25 Years On Air Kim celebrates 25 years on air at Eagle Radio in Surrey and Hampshire On the radio now I am now presenting as a freelancer at various stations including Wave 105, Greatest Hits Radio South, Hits Radio South, Pirate FM and Island FM, Guernsey. Jon Gaunt. Last year Simon Rose at an OB took time to show my kids how it all worked. A bit dull really, her manner I mean. In the meantime, Wake Up Bitches.you gonna be late. This week it comes to and end & will become Greatest Hits Radio, a new chapter with great presenters! However, the show was withdrawn from syndication in 2018 and now broadcasts solely on Heart & Capital stations. 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. Read more: Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him.
Radio Presenter Kim Robson ?Good luck @RobPersani in whatever you do next.??? And Ive long given up listening to the morning programmes. Mark is here every weekday with the Top 10 at 10 and every weekend with The Smash Hits Chart Show. ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them.
What is happening to Eagle Radio? - Toccochicago.com 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. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. The stations will still be obliged to broadcast some regional content in order to meet the requirements of their licences. 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. ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". (And thus became a shoo-in for a BBC announcers job). 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. Dozens of towns and cities across England will lose their own distinctive local radio stations later this year, after the commercial group Bauer announced plans to fold almost 50 regional outlets into a national radio network. 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. Honestly, how can any devotee of the great composers stand this mindless crap? She underwent music based physio therapy and has regained her speech such that she was able to appear on womans hour. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. EastEnders spoilers: Stacey goes to extreme lengths to provide for her family, Emmerdale spoilers: Soap first for Emmerdale as an all-male episode sees the villagers sharing their darkest secrets. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". BRING BACK THE REGIONAL PRESENTERS! COME BACK IAN, WE ALL MISS YOU! You can listen to his last link from Aircheck Downloads: New audio What an achievement. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. This decision stinks. 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. "So it's difficult to say to anyone in a job they enjoy that it's time for them to go - especially if the reasons are not explained. Interesting to see how R3 can stir and divide opinion. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. News bulletins are short tick box affairs to cover the area, while the one remaining 'local' show at drive is shared with stations in Kent, Sussex, South Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. How many people listen to radio Norfolk? Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. Radio 3s editorial decisions are driven by the type of listener it wants to attract now rather than its cultural remit. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. ", Radio host says BBC is spooked over young audience, Anger as presenter removed from Radio 4 show, Steve Wright to leave Radio 2 afternoon show, Paul O'Grady signs off final Radio 2 show, Vanessa Feltz ends two decades at BBC Radio London, Kermode and Mayo's 5 Live film show to end, Graham Norton bids emotional farewell to Radio 2, Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. Thanks for the break, 3 happy years on Breakfast & for the life-long friends! 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. Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. The little Ive heard of Georgia Mann I cant say Im overly impressed.
Forgotten Radio Presenters - Page 6 Digital Spy Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3's mid-morning weekday show. Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the stations rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio in a few weeks time.
Mann/Klein Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. This time, Bauer incorporate more of their new acquisitions into their branded world after a journey which, thanks to the competition authorities, has been more protracted than any sane person would have wished. I have listened to Eagle a lot over the years. Now listeners have gone one step further, starting a Change.org petition to bring back the regional presenters and telling Heart they have made a terrible mistake. @iancrouch_radio @StuartMcGinley @milly_luxford pic.twitter.com/4PpT4NTxd0, Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 28, 2020. Time for some decency, and time for overpayed Stalinists like Alan Davey to walk the plank! I wanted to work from home, & they wanted in office. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". Skelly was one of the best Radio3 presenters and I looked forward to his slots on Essential Classics. Eagle Radio was a local radio station in the Surrey and North East Hampshire area of England. 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. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3s mid-morning weekday show. That belonged on the old Third Programme.
Old local radio presenters Digital Spy 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.