This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [16], In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. The TV presenter will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish . Way back in 2009 when Bruce, the radio presenter set to depart his Radio 2 mid-morning . Ken began his broadcasting career 45 years ago in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. He has spoken about remote work to the BBC website, saying: "We get a lot more people just asking for a simple hello or a mention for relatives just because they are not seeing them as much as they could. His youngest son was born in February 2008. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984. I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. [34], In February 2023, Bruce appeared with his son Murray in the first part of a BBC Two documentary series, presented by Chris Packham, titled Inside Our Autistic Minds. Following the launch of BBC Radio Scotland in November 1978, he became one of the original presenters of Nightbeat, alongside Iain Purdon. However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, its time for a change.. Ken Bruce, who presents the country's most popular show. Bruce has presented multiple shows on BBC Radio 2. He hosted his mid-morning show on the BBC World Service in the late 1980s. Elizabeth Gregory 1/17/2023. Vernon Kay who will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images). Ken Bruce is set to leave BBC Radio 2 in March, when his contract expires. On Friday, Bruce said he had intended to fulfil his contract at Radio 2 which was due to run out at the end of March, but that the BBC had decided it wants me to leave earlier. [9][10] Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the regular format returned on 21 January. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. ", Lorna Clarke, head of production for Radio 2, said: "Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over . Ken Bruce (@RealKenBruce) February 24, 2023. The 48-year-old, who is married to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly, will start his new show in May. Kay, who is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing . Vernon Kay will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Bruce would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on Radio 2 after 31 years. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. On January 17, 2023, Ken Bruce shocked his adoring Radio 2 audience when he announced he was leaving his mid-morning show. Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer stations Greatest Hits Radio. Veteran radio presenter Ken Bruce has announced he's stepping back from his Radio 2 morning show after 31 years to join commercial station Greatest Hits Radio. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The host of the BBC 's most popular radio show will make his last appearance this week, saying he has been forced out after 31 years. It is a fact that, when a group of 'people' are used to illustrate society, on BBC TV, the appearance of mixed colours, faiths, sexes, disability, etc., etc, can usually be predicted, when in the real world, in the majority (if not all) of the UK, such a group would not be seen together, so it is totally unrepresentative of the real world . Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Entertainment? Why did Ken Bruce leave BBC Radio 2 and who will replace him? He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. It is now identified as programme type 10, "Pop music". His show attracts an audience of more than 8.5 million - one quarter of radio listeners - and the ratings peak each morning during PopMaster. "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Im a little surprised and disappointed.. [13][14][15] It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. However, it soon emerged the. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. Bruce has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1980. . In her previous role as an executive producer, Ms Thomas launched the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which controversially replaced the programme hosted by Terry Wogan. Let's enjoy the week ahead! The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. with National Highways traffic officers also providing assistance with . He then began his first stint on the mid-morning show which lasted until the end of March 1990, when he took over the late show until the end of that year. In January 1985, Bruce replaced Terry Wogan on the breakfast programme, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. Ken Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. And he had no real ego.". A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce - Contact us Contact us Sms 88291 - text during show times only Other Travel Hotline - 03700 100 200 Standard geographic charges apply and calls may be included in. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over from . "I will always be very proud of my association with theBBCand Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . We pay for videos too. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. Bruce's first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of Radio Scotland's announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. The network's presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he presented for about 14 years, because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up that left him sharing the slot with the comic Rob Beckett. The unrest has allowed commercial rivals to poach some of the BBCs biggest names. ", He added: "Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. The BBC confirmed that Bruce will present his final 9.30am to midday show on March 3. On February 23, 2023, The Sun revealed Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on his legendary BBC Radio 2 show. KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruces BBC Radio 2 slot, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years, Steve Wright to leave BBC Radio 2 weekday show after nearly 24 years, So much more stuff to know: why Brain of Britain has got much harder. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 40, was imprisoned for six years while Alun Titford, 45, was told he would spend seven years and six months behind bars. His programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . Ken Bruce has been broadcasting on the BBC for some years, although the suggestion that he was the first person to announce the retreat of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army from Derby is untrue.. The losing contestant is given a T-shirt with 'One Year Out' printed across the front (a catchphrase Bruce uses in the quiz when a contestant trying to place the year a song was in the charts is out by one year). After 31 years as the presenter of the Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, Ken Bruce will shortly leave for pastures new. He attended Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant, Kens first job was washing cars. [5] Bruce will present his final Radio 2 show on 3 March.[6]. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. Bruce has four sons and two daughters. He moved to mid-mornings in 1986 and, after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, he returned to mid-mornings in January 1992. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982. Paul - nicknamed the Sinnerman - went up against four new players during Tuesday's episode. Bruce himself was a Popmaster contestant during his show on 17 May 2013, when he took part in a special Eurovision edition of the quiz, live from Malmo, Sweden. In a statement Ken said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. ", Speaking to the Daily Mail, Bruce explained: "I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasn't given any real reason that I understood. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow.[2]. When the original presenter Richard Whiteley died in 2005, Bruce said: "[he was] such a nice man that was the defining quality of him, a genuinely nice man. News Sport Region Music Person Profession. Ken isn't sailing off into retirement just yet, instead he's launching a brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio and is taking his beloved PopMaster quiz with him. He presented his own show on BBC WM, where he started his radio career, on Saturdays between August 2015 and March 2020. [22] Bruce returned to broadcasting from Wogan House in June 2021. It was not possible to contact the vessel, so a request was made to Bruce, who duly said: "If you are on a ship near the Small rocks, please turn me off. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. The losing contestant is given a T-shirt with "One Year Out" printed across the front (a catchphrase Bruce uses in the quiz when a contestant trying to place the year a song was in the charts is out by one year). In September 2018, Bruce became the patron of Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio, replacing former mayor of Aylesbury and long-standing patron and co-founder of the station, Freda Roberts MBE JP. Bruce became a staff announcer for BBC Radio 4 Scotland and then BBC Radio Scotland in 1978. . Hosting the likes of PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, and Tracks of My Years. [26], He occasionally makes appearances in "Dictionary Corner" on Channel 4's Countdown, the most recent stint being during the week of 11 February 2013. Let's enjoy the week ahead! The 71-year-old, whose PopMaster quiz is a show staple, announced he'd be quitting after 31 years in January. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. The focus on youth ramped up in 2020 under the stations new controller, Helen Thomas. This was released as a download. One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active charity campaigner for autism. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ken announced on Tuesday he would be leaving BBC Radio 2, Ben will be leaving the station in the next few weeks, Ken Bruce will be joining Greatest Hits Radio, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Challenged on Radio 4s Feedback programme in December by listeners who said they disliked the stations change of direction, Ms Thomas responded by saying she had received feedback from other listeners telling her how much they enjoyed it. Wodehouse. [11] The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar-based jingles. [citation needed], While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, Davina McCall sat in for him. It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Ken Bruce's Professional Life. The Love Song is played at 10:15am each day, preceded by dedications, although a number of songs in the rotation are not romantic love songs. It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 over possible abuse of phone-ins (despite no allegation of impropriety against Radio 2). Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits. Bruce said: "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron."[43][44]. But fans were left in shock when the Scottish DJ announced he had quit his popular show. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. The veteran DJ is leaving his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning show on March 3 because the corporation pushed to move him on before his contract ends in late . He also presented a Saturday morning show. The BBC has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2s Ken Bruce, as the exodus of veteran presenters continues. In a further blow to the corporation, he will take the beloved PopMaster quiz with him. Of his new gig, Ken said: "What better way to celebrate my forty-five years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. Radio 2's Mid Morning Show, Eurovision Song Contest, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. His first broadcasts were from Scotland when he took over the presentation of Radio 2 Ballroom from Scotland after the death of BBC Radio Scotland announcer/presenter of Scottish Dance Music programmes, David Findlay. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old? The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Bruce devised the pop trivia quiz in the 1990s with Phil Swern, who set the questions, and owns the rights. The radio DJ, who started at the BBC in his early 30s, said he would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. From and since 25 May 1998, the show was extended by 30 minutes, ending at 12:00pm. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. Ken Bruce is leaving the BBC after 30 years of broadcasting. He then began his first stint on the mid-morning show which lasted until the end of March 1990, when he took over the late show until the end of that year. If the listener fails, they are awarded a Bluetooth speaker (replacing the previous consolation prize of an mp3 player). Existing Radio 2 presenters Rylan and Zoe Ball are also in the running as well as Gary Davies. Ken began his broadcasting career 45 years ago in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. Although the programme's playlist is almost exclusively rock, pop and soul from the 1960s onwards, until early 2008 its Radio Data System flag identified it as programme type 12, "M.O.R." "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. On that occasion, the show was presented by Richard Allinson. The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed . Feltz accused Radio 2 bosses of a merciless chasing of younger audiences and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: Youre too old, youre too staid, youre too middle-class, youre too middle-aged.. He hosted the show for two years, beginning in November 1980. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. The Scottish presenter will host his final show next week, after 31 years in the role. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s show, will host the show from March 6 until Kay takes over. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in January 1984 when he assumed hosting duties for the Saturday late night show in addition to his continuing show on BBC Radio Scotland. It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 following the phone-in scandal. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. Bruce has presented BBC Proms in the Park for many years. 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