Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. @JasonHorton_uk #keepbbclocalradiolocal, This is absolutely heartbreaking Grown up listening to Burnsy and had the pleasure of being on once or twice. These are talented people who care deeply about their listeners and the community they represent. BBC Radio Bristol presenter, John Darvall should have been on air this morning, instead he joined his colleagues and NUJ (National Union of Journalists) members to strike outside the BBC Studios. Stephen Lamb is a friend and former colleague from his time at GWR. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Find out more about the BBC Regional
I will always have banter in the same way we all have gentle jibes at the people we work for. One of the station's longest serving presenters was veteran local journalist Roger Bennett, who joined at launch as a reporter, before going onto present its flagship breakfast programme, Morning West, from 1974 to 2003. In some cases theyve given decades of service to the BBC. A source told me: "Managers spoke about digital first. Presenters have included - Sophie Aldred; Sandra Kerr; Simon Mayor; He says Ms Ward repeated her sentence, and he asked for the reason behind the decision. I had no idea where the conversation was going. Do they understand the bond regional listeners have with certain presenters who go out of their way to invest in people, charities, talent and culture of their cities? Its much more centralised.. Because the station was doing three four-hour shows during the day, rather than four or five different shows a day, it meant some staff presenters weren't doing their shows. Twentyman, Richard
Mr Lewis says any fans who wish to get in touch with him can do so via his Twitter profile. Theres nothing wrong with being political correct. That really matters. Making the announcement live on air this morning, she said: Ive got an announcement to make about my role at the BBC. E-mail: Radio Bristol
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91 Ways. Growing up surrounded by field to fork connections, she learned vital skills that remain part of her life decades . It honestly breaks my heart. Tributes have been paid to the BBC Radio Bristol presenter, Trevor Fry who has died, at the age of 68. I said I understood how local radio was changing. His programmes were heard around the South West, including Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, as well as the Channel Islands. The BBC press team said that they were unable to comment on individual contracts. Beaumont, the stand-up comedian from Kingston Upon Hull, criticised the BBC for making presenters redundant. Bristol
Comedian Lucy Beaumont pulled out of an interview with her local BBC station in protest at the axing of Burns, whose departure caused an outcry among listeners. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 68,000 listeners and a 6.3% share as of December 2022. I really hope you will be happy for me, this really is the right decision for me. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. in
It does not store any personal data. Nearly 50 roles will be made redundant under the BBC managements cost-saving plans for local radio stations to share programming across wider regional areas on afternoons and weekdays. 1,113 posts. At no stage did anyone say, we are going to sack all the presenters. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work. BBC Radio Bristol broadcasts on FM frequencies 94.9MHz (Dundry), 104.6MHz (Bath), 103.6MHz (Weston-super-Mare), and on DAB. John Howard, who produced and co-wrote the station's award-winning 1979 comedy programme That Was The West That Was, was a regular presenter on the station in the late 1970s and went on to be one of the main presenters of You and Yours on BBC Radio 4. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Mr Lewis says he has never levelled any serious criticism against the BBC on air in his career. Insiders told i presenters losing their jobs say they fear that if they criticise the process publicly they will never work at the BBC again. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Richard Wyatt, who you might have seen on the telly over the past four decades, is BBC Radio Bristol's breakfast presenter. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Ive been around the BBC one way or another for 40 years. Bristol24/7 understands that John Darvall is on a slightly different contract so is staying for the time being, with Ali Vowles also considering her future at the station. The changes see no reduction in funding or overall staffing levels across our 39 local bases in England.. Further strikes are also set to take place on Thursday and Friday. She then went on to be a presenter for the station before moving to BBC Radio Bristol in 2016. Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link. Its something Ive been considering for a while, but after 9 years at the BBC, and 2 and a half years doing the Breakfast Show the time is right to make a change in my life. Mr Lewis says Radio Bristol is set to cut four to five staff, on top of a freeze on contract renewals. David Garmston who worked with Trevor at Radio West said he was always very professional. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". 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. I have been at the BBC for 13 years. 2023 BBC. BS99 7QT Telephone: 0117 974 1111 Fax 0117 923 8323 Phone-in: 0845 900 5 955 Travel line: 0845 900 6 955 Actionline: 0845 900 7 955 E-mail:. We bring you the best of Bristol, North Somerset, South Glos and Bath. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Mr Lewis told Bristol Live: It was unnecessary and cowardly. Matthew Hill, health correspondent at the BBC helped to organise the strikes in Bristol and attended to support his colleagues. Why would I suddenly go out on a firework display?. @BBCWomansHour @BBCRadio4 @BBCRadio2 @RadioHumberside https://t.co/NWFL86uz3j, Hope those overseeing the mass destruction of BBC Local Radio are soaking in the reaction across the UK today. Emma Britton, who currently presents BBC Somerset's breakfast show will take over from Laura Rawlings and Steve le Fevre, who announced last week he would be quitting in January after six years at the helm. These cookies serve ads that are relevant to your interests. Hanson was one of the few presenters at the Whiteladies Road studios to be offered a show, but instead has decided to leave for London in order to pursue a freelance career. Ms Ward allegedly then told the presenter: I dont want you to burn any bridges., Mr Lewis says he replied: Im 62 do you honestly think Im going to sit there and trash my career?. Telephone: 0117 974 1111
Since joining the BBC in 2007, I really have had a job like no other. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. First Bus launches booking system for space on buses - how it works, Fire at homeless shelter in Bristol - police are investigating, The new recycling centre rules being brought in today, Britain's Got Talent's Ant McPartlin makes swift exit with act's future on ITV show in doubt, The trio had to make it to the next round to stand any chance of having a shot at the title, Police shut down mass gathering in Bristol park as hundreds turn up in St Philips, Hundreds had gathered on Sunday evening for the bank holiday, One person dead and at least seven injured in mass stabbing outside nightclub, Police said there was a 'serious altercation' outside a nightclub, Royal Mail making big changes to how parcels are delivered, It is hoped the new service will save people time, Rehab centre in East Bristol set to close with 25 jobs affected, Bristol Airport travel LIVE as some easyJet flights cancelled amid French air strikes, Ryanair and easyJet are among the flight operators affected, EmilyMaitlis 'felt sick' before Prince Andrew Newsnight interview but he 'seemed jolly' after, The first part of Andrew: The Problem Prince airs tonight, Who is Banksy? All rights reserved. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Mr Lewis claims there was no mention of him during the replacement broadcast, presented by Adam Crowther. It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios on Abington Street in Northampton . BBC Upload is a brand new concept for the BBC, pioneered here at BBC Radio Bristol. Local radio has been cash-strapped for a long time, and they wont need as many staff now.. Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. We will treat your information with respect. After he was told he was being let go, he says Radio Bristol renewed his contract for one more month. Note that certain functionalities that these third-parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. The AM transmitter at Mangotsfield on 1548kHz was closed in February 2016. Vowles, Trevor
We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. Something went wrong, please try again later. Close down of Television service for the duration of the War, Chamberlain announces Britain is at war with Germany, First live Children's BBC from 'the Broom Cupboard', The Saga of Noggin the Nog first transmitted, Start of BBC European Service, News in French, German and Italian. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Roles include presenting the evening show, reporting from the radiocar, pre-recorded/live interviews. Under the BBCs proposals, BBC Radio Bristols output after 2pm on weekdays and at weekends will be shared with the Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire stations. In October BBC Radio Bristol released a podcast series presented by Emma and Bruce Hood, who runs the Science of Happiness course at the University of Bristol. [3] It honestly breaks my heart.. Future Leap, 1-3 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AA, Get the breaking news, events and culture in your inbox every morning. A BBC spokesperson said many of the presenters losing their shows will continue to present on local radio at the end of this process in new roles but we appreciate change like this is really difficult and we are supporting our teams closely through this.. "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre, "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor, "Load balancer cookie" (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another. The Mendip transmitter, near Wells, used to broadcast BBC Radio Bristol on 95.5MHz over a very large area but, from 3 December 2007, this was transferred to the new BBC Somerset service. Managing Editor of BBC Radio Bristol, Tim Pemberton, said: "Trevor was an outstanding broadcaster, colleague and friendand will be greatly missed.". Programme and presenter information. Keith has performed live with Andy Fairweather-Low and Al Perkins. Company no: 08904329. LinkedIn is an employment-oriented social networking service. He said: We once had the slogan one of the family and Radio Bristol is part of many peoples family, particularly older people who love the station. The last show would have been my opportunity to say thank you to thousands of listeners whove been at the end of the radio and contributed over the years.. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us: We will only use your information in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be viewed here - www.bristol247.com/privacy-policy/ - you can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at [emailprotected]. They have told me things about Bristol, their families, their lives personal, touching, funny, lovely things. John Turner (Image: BBC Radio Bristol) Tributes have been paid following the death of former BBC Radio Bristol presenter John Turner. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He said Trevor's interview technique allowed guests to tell their story. Another BBC Radio Bristol presenter, Steve Yabsley, joined the strikes. Some 2,122 people on 23 flights have been evacuated from the Wadi Saeedna airfield near Khartoum but more than 1,000 British passport holders may remain. BBC Radio Bristol PO Box 194 Bristol. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The broadcaster, who lives in Wickwar, does not know his shows listening figures, but says it was a popular programme with thousands of fans in Bristol and Somerset, where it also aired. BBC School Radio is a division of the BBC providing audio learning resources for primary schools in the United Kingdom. Mr Lewis plans to focus on his art and writing following his retirement from local radio, though he said: If someone offered me work on national radio, Im not saying I would say no.. https://t.co/aU4rrbtSKY. Radio Bristol's main commercial competitors in its broadcast area are Heart West on 96.3 and 103 FM, Hits Radio (Bristol and the South West) on 106.5 FM and Greatest Hits Radio Bristol and The South West on 107.2, 107.7 and 107.9MHz. It's something I've been considering for a while, but after 9 years at the BBC, and 2 and a half years You may hear me popping up on your radio or at an event where you live at some point in the future. Company no: 08904329. But he says Radio Bristols acting editor Kirsty Ward called him at 4pm on Friday to tell him he would be replaced on Sunday, allegedly saying: I dont want you to burn any bridges. The centre which included an important large space to hold an entire orchestra was one of the most modern radio centres of its day. At weekends, the late show originates from BBC Radio Cornwall in Truro on a Saturday and BBC Radio Devon in Plymouth on Sunday. September 9, 2015. I started freelancing in Bristol before moving to ITV and then the BBC in London. Most recently she helped the stations pandemic coverage, helping link up those offering help with those who need it most, and highlighting people who are making a positive contribution to their local community. Steve, who was born and bred in Bristol, has been on the radio waves at the station for over 35 years. His aim, he says, was always to tap into peoples lives and share wonderful banter with his team and listeners. He added: Im not a shock jock. Ive decided to leave the BBC because I want to use my skills in a new role that doesnt involve getting up at 3am! she joked. Susannah Streeter presents World Business Report on the BBC World Service and BBC World Television I was part of the HTV (now ITV) drama workshop on Bath Road and I became fascinated by the TV news crews zooming off to stories. 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Claire Cavanagh, Joe Lemer, Laura Rawlings and Steve Yabsley are the presenters at BBC Radio Bristol who have not been offered a show in the stations biggest ever presenter shakeup. Phone-in: 0845 900 5 955
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The heart is being ripped out of Radio Bristol. Mon-Fri, 6-10am. Emma Britton has announced on-air that she is leaving BBC Radio Bristol after 13 years with the corporation. Among them is popular Radio Humberside David Burns, who revealed he had lost his morning show after 20 years on air. version. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal, US principal visits David sculpture after nudity row, US bank makes last ditch bid to find rescuer, UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster share sale, Pope urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants. Richard Lewis has accused the BBC of a "disgraceful" decision not to let him say goodbye to fans, FIND OUT WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. These people have contributed so many things over the years. I have met so many amazing people who have inspired me and made me laugh; Ive also interviewed people at some of the most challenging times of their lives, which was a privilege. PO Box 194
Mr Lewis enjoyed a TV producing career, working with Noel Edmonds, Michael Parkinson and Sandi Toksvig, before returning to Radio Bristol in 2000. The Shock . The breakfast presenter will host her final show on Friday, December 18 and her. Prospect union members, the University and College Union and the Public and Commercial Services union also all came together. "We are thankful for all the messages of support, however we would all appreciate some time to come together as a family to process.". Phone-in: 0845 900 5 955
The presenter of BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Jenni Murray, started her BBC career with Radio Bristol,[7] as did the Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid.
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