From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. Giovanna Fletcher dropped the hint during Channel Steph's Packed Lunch. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. ", Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years on mid-morning show. Wodehouse. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Friday Night is Music Night. . In January 1985, Bruce replaced Terry Wogan on the breakfast programme, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Bruce competed against Paddy O'Connell, with John Kennedy O'Connor chairing the quiz. However, some new opportunities have come up.. Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of hosting. Lets enjoy the week ahead!. DJ Gary Davies will fill the gap between Bruce's departure and Kay's first show.. Ken Bruce (@RealKenBruce) February 24, 2023. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. ", 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 then hosted the early show throughout 1991, and in January 1992 he returned to the mid-morning slot, where he remains today. The DJ joined Radio 2 as a regular presenter in 1984 and has been a full-time broadcaster on the BBC for more than 45 years. For many, this is a major moment - Bruce has been a huge part of people's . 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.. I hope people, when they hear the news, will say, Sorry to hear youre going, Ken, but maybe Ill try and find you and follow you wherever it is youre going. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. 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 . Ken Bruce - 385,000-389,999. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly. "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. In 1984, he landed his first regular slot presenting the Saturday Late Show before taking over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Sir Terry Wogan the following year. 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. [40][41], Bruce's autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Ken Bruce, who presents the country's most popular show. 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.". The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. He will be replaced by Vernon Kay, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. His programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. The broadcaster, 71, said "it's time for a change", announcing the news on Tuesday's show. Veteran Radio 2 presenters have been unhappy about the stations lurch towards youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon entertainment show. 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). Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song Donald, Wheres yer Troosers? for the Bandaged CD to raise money for the charity BBC Children in Need. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982 featuring Jim MacLeod and His Band mainly from their resident base of Dunblane Hydro Hotel. The 71-year-old announced on Tuesday that he was keen for a new adventure and felt that the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. . While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. ", "I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it's time for a change. 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. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He has referred to the buses as "a fantastic piece of engineering and such fun to have". The 48-year-old, who is married to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly, will start his new show in May. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio. Vernon Kay who will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images). He lives with his third wife Kerith in Oxfordshire. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Entertainment? "I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly. He also presented a Saturday morning show. See you in April!". Kay, who is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing . Paul - nicknamed the Sinnerman - went up against four new players during Tuesday's episode. [33], In 2022, he was interviewed about Pennyhooks Farm and his son, 18-year-old Murray, who is one of several non-verbal people working on the care farm, in the BBC One We Are England documentary Farming England: Farming on the Spectrum - Oxfordshire. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a DAB radio for successfully completing the 3 in 10 bonus round. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. The comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon, who is noted for his mimicry of Bruce, sat in for him on 25 August 2008 and again as an April fool prank in 2011 when Brydon impersonated Bruce throughout.[8]. Ken Bruce has become the latest veteran presenter to leave BBC Radio 2, leaving the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. [25] and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 1989 to 1991 on BBC1. On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. Ken isn't sailing. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. February 20, 2023 2:39 pm. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. Ken Bruce will be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years of presenting on the radio station. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. This attracted more than 150 complaints from listeners. with National Highways traffic officers also providing assistance with . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Early life and career [ edit] See you in April! Keep me up to date! [11] The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar-based jingles. 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 Malm, Sweden. We are all kind of feeling we are in this together, so it has brought broadcaster and listener rather closer together. As of 14 January 2019, Bruce follows Zoe Ball at 9:30am and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12 noon. However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, its time for a change.. Radio 2 presenter Lynn Bowles said tiredness and a heavy workload contributed to her decision to quit the BBC radio show after serving as a travel reporter for 18 years. He joined Radio 2 more regularly in 1982 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering for Ray Moore on the Early show. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul. [20][21], As a result of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, from 23 March 2020 to 31 May 2021, Bruce self-isolated and presented his show from his home. . 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 . He appeared in celebrity episodes of The Chase on 4 October 2014 and 12 December 2021. You wouldn't normally hear a tractor driving past or birds tweeting in the background of Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, of a merciless chasing of younger audiences. During his show on 21 April 2008, theatre producer Bill Kenwright told Bruce that Elvis Presley once visited London in 1958 and was taken on a tour of the city by Tommy Steele. Something went wrong, please try again later. Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham, Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. But he . The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. ", A BBC spokesperson said: We've seen a lot of speculation about who will take over the much coveted mid-morning slot on Radio 2, and we'll confirm the new presenter in the near future., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "I really must stress that this is entirely my decision. 3-min read. View our online Press Pack. John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77, BBC India offices raided by tax officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row, "I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success. Bruce has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1980. . It has since been announced that Vernon Kay will take over Bruce's Radio 2 slot from May. His autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. 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. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The presenter's departure adds to a long list of recent exits from BBC radio, including Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Vanessa Feltz and Graham Norton. We will update Ken Bruce's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. In 1998, he shared this role with being UK spokesman for that year's contest, reading out the points for the UK telephone vote, taking it over from Colin Berry, who then returned the following year. An earlier consolation prize, a "Space" radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. [35][36], Bruce has four sons and two daughters. ", Lorna Clarke, head of production for Radio 2, said: "Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. In a further blow to the corporation, he will take the beloved PopMaster quiz with him. 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. News Sport Region Music Person Profession. BBC Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce is leaving the broadcaster after 31 years. 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. 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Ken said "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron.". Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21 total) Coming Up Album of the Week. In a statement tweeted to his 150,000 followers, Bruce said: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions. A replacement for Bruce will be announced shortly with names in the frame including Gary Davies, a presenter with a long history at the BBC, and Rylan, a relative newcomer. 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. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Why did Ken Bruce leave BBC Radio 2 and who will replace him? "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence, "The Hospital Broadcasting Service Former Members", "Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2, 6 January 1992 9.30", "Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 show after 31 years", "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984. [16], In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. The public phone-in PopMaster quiz was suspended after airing on 18 July 2007. . 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Bruce has presented BBC Proms in the Park for many years. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 2 February. Kenneth Robertson Bruce (born 2 February 1951) is a Scottish broadcaster who is best known for hosting his long-running weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 from 1986 to 1990, and then again from 1992. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. Ken Bruce's net worth The BBC has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2's Ken Bruce, as the exodus of veteran presenters continues. It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. PopMaster returned to Bruce's show in January 2008 with new jingles and a modified selection procedure where listeners had to register first and if successful the production team would call back. The veteran BBC presenter Ken Bruce has claimed the broadcaster forced him to leave his long-running slot on Radio 2 earlier than planned. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. 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 has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. However, it soon emerged the. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. But fans were left in shock when the Scottish DJ announced he had quit his popular show. [32] Bruce featured with his son Charlie on the fifth series of Big Star's Little Star and in October 2018, he made a cameo appearance on Hollyoaks. This consolation prize replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. 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On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. 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). 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. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. Competitions are usually music-based, with a love song and dedications feature at 10:15am. This 'prize' replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. KEN Bruce has been the staple of BBC Radio 2 since the 80s. He attended Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant, Kens first job was washing cars. Particularly working from home, I sympathise with that, because there are lots of people I'm not seeing. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. His show attracts an audience of more than 8.5 million - one quarter of radio listeners - and the ratings peak each morning during PopMaster. Editors' Code of Practice. Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in . The Scottish presenter will host his final show next week, after 31 years in the role. In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. This was released as a download. He hosted the show for two years, beginning in November 1980. ", At the time of his original announcement, Bruce said: "I would stress that this is entirely my decision but some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years.". Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Terry Wogan in 1985 and became permanent mid-morning host in 1992. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. Comedian and former Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas is said to be in the mix. The Radio 2 Ballroom broadcasts are not mentioned by Ken Bruce much if at all and don't feature in his autobiography either. "[28], In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. For pastures new 11 ] the game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar-based jingles a after. 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