The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. Its all old hits now . You never know whats going to happen to you. Radio 2's multi-generational appeal serves a 35+ audience, a target which hasn't changed in decades, and we are proud to feature the best music from the 60s to the present day, which is key to the station's continued success.". Couldnt agree more as my wife and I cant stand Georgia Mann, her voice is bad enough we switch off straightaway. Below: Peter Gordon and Bev from the breakfast show, leave Eagle Radio, 7th August 2020. When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. 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. 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. Some of the individuals have new radio homes others do not. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. Ah. 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. Greatest Hits Radio provides local news, travel and weather with programming from across the UK including mid-mornings and drivetime from GHRs London studio at One Golden Square.Facts and stats. I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. Auditions are clearly not behind a screen. 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. But on Friday, February 24, 2023, the radio presenter announced he would be walking away from the show at the age . Now, if they could get rid of that dreadful Sean Rafferty I would be very pleased. It remains to be seen whether Bauer will feel in five years time that each of the moves were wise for the organisation overall. Whats happened to David Heane, always sounded decent on Real. It does not store any personal data. ", 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. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. "What the BBC does have is an unrivalled platform," says Kanter. It's tough. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. These people are self aggrandising and immature in their handling of what is meant to be an arts channel. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Wishing our friends at #SpiritFM #Chichester all the very best. Angry listeners predicted the station would lose thousands of listeners, with one saying the people want local presenters that we can relate to! All Access Audio Summit 2023 Full Agenda Debuts Monday, March 6th -- Check Out Our Lineup Of 81 Talented Speakers/Content Creators And All 18 Sessions, Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Radio, Luminate Name Meg Dowdy Elevating Women In Audio Mentee. Mayo is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and lives in London. When people move on, for whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for new talent. ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. 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. Skelly was one of the best Radio3 presenters and I looked forward to his slots on Essential Classics. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I raised a direct complaint to GM and subsequently responding to the programmes producer after she was encouraging the listeners to make their (negative) feelings felt about the organ as an instrument one morning. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/WKrfFk7ZrB, New audio @djandylawson at Wish FM Wigan & St. Helens (Aug 28th 2020). #Radio pic.twitter.com/BuiF1V3Lx0, Ben Norris (@Benjfnorris) August 28, 2020, When I first started visiting Salisbury in 1999 and was told that the city had it's own radio station, I said "what, little Salisbury?! 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. Had to give her the bad news. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. But he said he understood the need to freshen schedules and attract younger audiences. Im sorry to say I had long been tired of Mr Skellys manner, which I found pretentious and irritating. But what is behind the current raft of departures? Where are greatest hits radio . 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. Im sure his charm will transfer to the afternoons, but the format, unless changed, will not capitalise on his talents. 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 BBC has always been a timorous beastie. "I can see their point. O'Grady left the station after being forced to share his slot with Rob Beckett, a younger comedian who co-hosts a successful parenting podcast. Disgraceful business decision. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. I wonder how many listens they will loose. Were also on 103FM in Manchester, on 97-108FM on the South Coast, on 107.6FM in Bournemouth & Poole and on 106.5 in Bristol. Gordon resides in Hackney, London, and travels back to New Zealand frequently. Fake cadences and top note squeaking is irritating beyond measure; talk properly and clearly as a present ought, thats all we ask surely? Weve seen many messages on social media from presenters and listeners marking the day, too many to list in one article. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. . This issue is compounded by the ever-expanding media industry, which means there are more companies around to do the poaching. For my part. Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat, Italy lowers the age for chief conductors. Thank God for the CD player. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. From my first day to my final day, Ive loved every minute. Eagle FM owner John Walenga will talk about the idea of Eagle TV at 09h00 on 30 April 2020. @PGcomms says goodbye to @eagleradio after almost 25 years on breakfast (Aug 7th 2020). Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. COME BACK IAN, WE ALL MISS YOU! 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. 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. Feltz, for example, moved to the recently-launched Talk TV, while the huge investment in podcasts has seen Maitlis, Sopel and Radio 1's Chris Stark move to Global. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Baker claimed it was a "stupid gag". 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. "It would be criminal if you inherited Radio 2 or Radio 4 and you let it wither," he told BBC News earlier this week. 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. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The station was sold by its original founders in October 2001 to Radio Investments Limited, which later became known as The Local Radio Company. [1] He appears every Wednesday as a newspaper reviewer on Sky News Sunrise. Ian is the better of the two current presenters and yet hes had the push. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at The Forum in Norwich. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". The first song played was "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel and the second song was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. MW: 828 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Come back Ian, there was nothing to forgive! Read more: Gemma Collins turns to Kim K as she starts surrogacy process, One said: Ive listened to Invicta/Heart radio for years, especially the breakfast show, James and his sidekicks have kept me in stitches on my drive to work. For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. See more on our Privacy page. A bit dull really, her manner I mean. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. At the time of writing, the petition had already been backed by almost 6,000 radio listeners up and down the country, with one saying that "Heart has no heart without its local presenters". "For example, top stars absolutely loathe having their salaries published.". Even Heart shifted to very modern music in recent years. This decision stinks. Such a shame to treat him like this. Neither will probably appeal to Eagle listeners?. It launched on DAB Digital Radio on 12 December 2013. Copyright All rights reserved. Maitlis, meanwhile, was told off for impartiality breaches during her time at the corporation. Based in Guildford in the Guildford College campus, Eagle Radio was part of the UKRD Group of radio stations. doom laden colleague who sounds as bored presenting as I am listening to her. From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: This, The mayor of Strasbourg has announced that the, The Spanish violinist Roxana Wisniewska was officially posted, We hear that the new principal conductor of. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. Klein/Mann Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. We're grateful to all the presenters, past and present, who have played their part in the success of the station, and we also look forward to welcoming refreshed shows, new ideas and different voices to Radio 2, as we always have done. 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. 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. But some feel it isn't necessarily a bad thing when long-established presenters move on. Talent manager Chris North, who identifies, nurtures and promotes up-and-coming presenters, says: "Evolution is inevitable in every walk of life. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. The company that owns Capital, Smooth and Heart radio stations has announced it will network all shows, meaning a cull in regionalised radio. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Because people forget that Prince Charles is a musician, and he listens to Radio 3 when he can. These cases will run on a No Win No Fee basis so if you win your case, well charge you 25% of your compensation. Otherwise known as A Job In The Real World!. In between all of this he also presents After Hours on Radio Biscuit on Sunday nights, which Andy says he loves almost as much as life itself! @Laura_Castle was a class act and the messages we had were amazing, we cried over every one of them ? They are local people who we can relate to, not someone in London who doesnt know Kent. It's also worth remembering that moving to a rival broadcaster is not always successful. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Broadcaster and writer Ian Skelly has been a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 for the past 20 years, presenting various programmes on the station, covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary. The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. ?And SHAME on soulless companies like @BauerMedia with NO interest in LOCAL radio. Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". 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. ?Good luck @RobPersani in whatever you do next.??? Not a national one in London and especially NOT Amanda Holden!!!. SCULL said goodbye to THE SCULLY MORNING SHOW and listeners via an INSTAGRAM post earlier this week. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck Sam FM. We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. It does not store any personal data. Simon Mayo. ", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! Read more: Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him. Essential Classics is a complete joke right the way through with GM. The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. Local journalists, engineers and marketing staff are expected to be affected by job cuts. 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 . 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. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Schedule changes are also sometimes made, controversially, for reasons of diversity. Another said they thought their local presenters are so much better than Amanda and Jamie, while most agreed that they will not listen again. Peter Gordon launched 96.4 The Eagle at 7:45am on 4 January 1996, with the words "Hey, I've landed", an allusion to "the Eagle has Landed", the call sign Neil Armstrong used for the landing of the 1969 lunar landing craft. Age, gender or simply too knowledgable? It is such a shame. 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. Is organic formula better than regular formula. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Interesting to see how R3 can stir and divide opinion. All I got was the usual dismissive stance and justification-led reply and nothing on the back of my final rebuttal to producer Vant. 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.

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