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Ken Bruce says BBC ruins shows 'all the time' by chasing 'younger viewers'

The Greatest Hits Radio presenter took aim at his former employer of over four decades

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce criticises BBC for trying to appeal to younger audience

The former Radio 2 presenter, 75, left his mid-morning show on the station in 2023.

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce claims BBC has ‘killed off shows’ for this reason

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Ken Bruce hits out at BBC for ruining shows by ‘trying to appeal to younger viewers’

Radio veteran left BBC in 2023 to join Greatest Hits Radio

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball lands new radio role in major weekday return to airwaves

‘Zoe Ball in the Afternoon’ will air from 1pm to 4pm on weekdays, commencing in September

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball joins Greatest Hits Radio for new afternoon show

The 55-year-old will front the new programme, Zoe Ball In The Afternoon, on weekdays from 1pm-4pm, starting in September.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball lands major new job at Greatest Hits Radio after Strictly Come Dancing presenting snub

The veteran broadcaster, 55, has signed for BBC Radio 2's biggest commercial rival

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Who will replace Scott Mills as BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host?

BBC presenter was fired in March over historic allegations of serious sexual offences

The Independent UK

Liza Tarbuck quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years: ‘I want my weekends back’

‘This is terrible news for us,’ fellow Radio 2 host Jo Whiley said after learning news

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce says he no longer listens to his former Radio 2 slot as he reflects on falling audience numbers

The broadcaster signed off from Radio 2 in early 2023 before moving to Greatest Hits Radio, where his mid-morning programme and long-running PopMaster quiz have since become the station’s flagship draw

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay’s predecessor comments on sharp decline in Radio 2 audience

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The Independent UK

Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2 show’s drop in ratings after Vernon Kay takeover

Veteran presenter said he was ‘aware’ that audience figures for his old show had dropped since he quit in 2023

The Independent UK

Ambassador launches Greatest Hits Radio-themed cruise featuring Ken Bruce’s PopMaster show

Guests can party with top DJs from the channel

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 forced to find last minute stand-in as Vernon Kay gets stuck on a train

‘Send deodorant and coffee!’ said radio presenter

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Evening Standard

Vernon Kay misses BBC Radio 2 show after getting ‘trapped’ on train

The 51-year old was expected to be on air at 9.30am until his train broke down.

Evening Standard

Johnnie Walker’s wife says she is sure her husband ‘loved’ his funeral service

Tiggy was joined by her husband’s former BBC Radio 2 colleagues and Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant at the funeral service on Friday.

The Independent UK

Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

Evening Standard

Tony Blackburn remembers ‘fine broadcaster and very good friend’ Johnnie Walker

It comes after Walker’s death was announced on air on Tuesday by his friend and colleague Bob Harris.

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The Independent UK

Johnnie Walker tributes: Robert Plant, Ken Bruce and Joan Armatrading honour BBC DJ after death at 79

Tributes are flooding in for the pioneering DJ, who has died aged 79

Louder

Cracking prog, Gromit! Some of Aardman Animations’ best-loved movies were made to a soundtrack of Jeff Wayne, Tangerine Dream, Focus, Goldfrapp, Alan Parsons and more, says veteran sculptor Jim Parkyn

“We had a clunky old vinyl player and people would bring in odd records…” Minds open to limitless music helped build a legacy leading up to Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Independent UK

Major BBC radio stations enjoy listener bump amid summer of sport and events

Amid the summer success, the BBC saw further decline in the number of people listening to local and regional services.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce got so drunk while coming up with PopMaster he forgot what the gameshow was

‘None of us could remember what we decided,’ the host said

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: The Wonder of Stevie; Greatest Hits Radio 60s; Archive on 4; Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman – review

The Obamas, Janelle Monáe et al sing the praises of Stevie Wonder’s genius; Ken Bruce and Joanna Lumley are a dream 60s radio team. Plus, assorted horrors nuclear and otherwise

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce says BBC should ‘watch where it’s going' as he vents about younger presenters

The veteran broadcaster was a staple at the BBC for 46 years before leaving in April last year for Greatest Hits Radio

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce recalls BBC decision that ‘annoyed’ him: ‘It was political’

Veteran radio presenter says he fears for the future of the BBC in candid new interview

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