ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. See more on our Privacy page. I would expect this to be one of the stations that suffers the worst when it's GHRd. Georgia is a hugely experienced R3 presenter and producer who will bring a range of cultural knowledge to the morning schedules, while Ian will bring his proven skills to the important afternoon sequence.. Georgia Mann-Smith??? On Wednesday, March 1, Gracie used her social media accounts to inform her followers about the layoff. Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. "Dozens of local radio stations to vanish across England", Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eagle_Radio&oldid=1065631040, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 January 2022, at 14:48. 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. Chacun a son gout, I suppose, but for me Georgia Mann is one of the most irritating and patently least knowledgeable presenters on R3 . I have to agree with the pro Skellers above. 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. I'm on 6 Music six days a week [but] the Radio 2 show was performing well," he said earlier this week. Vic McGlynn used to have the afternoon show on 6 Music but she's disappeared off national radio. She then hosted middays at sister Classic Rock KZPS (LONESTAR 92.5)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH and Cumulus Classic Rock KDBN (93.3 The Bone)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH. Maitlis, meanwhile, was told off for impartiality breaches during her time at the corporation. How many people listen to radio Norfolk? 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. You never know whats going to happen to you. And why did they kick Rob Cowan out? If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) Prior presenter of the ITV children's program, Magpie, Tommy Boyd joined the talkSPORT station when it was still "Talk Radio" in 1995. The consolidation approach was pioneered by Bauers rival Global, which turned Capital and Heart into national brands by buying up regional stations and slowly reducing the amount of local content. The little Ive heard of Georgia Mann I cant say Im overly impressed. Sam FM. Lets not beat about the bush, its about sex and age. Im sorry to say I had long been tired of Mr Skellys manner, which I found pretentious and irritating. On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. So radio historian David Lloyd has created an audio montage to remember just some of those presenters moving on before being replaced by a national breakfast show: 2020 and another slew of stations reach the end of the road, as national radio brands become bigger. But that they have to try is an undoubted factor, I think. SCULL said . Bauer said the decision would provide the optimum mix of local content that listeners highly value alongside content from nationally known presenters, while also providing significant scale for advertisers. 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. 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. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 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. Replaced by two big names who certainly dont need/suit this job at all, we miss our personal, lovely presenters! Its been downhill since the departure of Rob Cowan. What happened to Bush Troy and Paulina heart radio? After logging in you can close it and return to this page. She will continue to present live events, including the Proms. Cant help but smile. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Real reason Prince Andrew may be forced out of terrible Royal Lodge amid Frogmore claims, I am Madeleine McCann girl shares big announcement: Our discoveries are shocking, I Am Madeleine McCann girl timeline: Claims, evidence, DNA test demands and backlash. 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. Read more: Piers Morgan says Susanna Reid has an unrequited love for him. It launched on DAB Digital Radio on 12 December 2013. I remember him well and as very sad on the afternon when he gave his final presentation. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Im sure his charm will transfer to the afternoons, but the format, unless changed, will not capitalise on his talents. Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? Bring back the breakfast show on Heart and keep Kent happy in the mornings!. But he said he understood the need to freshen schedules and attract younger audiences. 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. New mum Stacey Solomon given huge boost amid intense backlash and complaints from fans, Monty Don delights Twitter fans with double batch of exciting news, Katie Prices horrified ex Kieran Hayler shares health fears for daughter Bunny, Jeremy Kyle guest Mad Dog Deon dies aged 40 as tributes pour in, Stephen Bear sentence: Reality star issues bizarre statement as judge hands him 21 months in jail, Gogglebox star brands show pantomime behind the scenes as she reveals shock secrets about tense filming. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere. Where I lived in Thamesmead #spirefm pic.twitter.com/DDOeHfhN10, Simon Ward Photography (@SimonWardPhoto) August 28, 2020. When I hear Elizabeth Alkers mushy voice on Saturday morning I instantly switch to another channel. Kam has been a Presenter at Atmosphere. "They couldn't give me any reason other than, they just wanted a change.". But on Friday, February 24, 2023, the radio presenter announced he would be walking away from the show at the age . Some stars, like Zoe Ball and Gary Lineker, have taken pay cuts following the scrutiny. @iancrouch_radio @StuartMcGinley @milly_luxford pic.twitter.com/4PpT4NTxd0, Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 28, 2020. The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. But what the episode surely highlights is the toxic managerial culture in the BBC. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. Coronation Street spoilers: Daisy faces Justin in court, but who will win? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Tick box exercise, especially if one happens to be Cambridge educated, and clueless about the reality of life. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. To see that station sign off today is heartbreakingbut it only hurts because it was so special. owner John Walenga They have two sons and a daughter. pic.twitter.com/oMlLpehZQe, New audio @MattMunroe_dj at Tower FM Bolton (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/rCjDs9gbM0, New audio Helen Wakefield at Wire FM Warrington (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/VeYttLBujh, New audio Dave Johnson at Signal 2 Staffordshire & Cheshire (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/nCEOPKRQ5q, New audio @blokeonradio at Pulse 2 West Yorkshire (Aug 28th 2020). For my part. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/LQQhkab9En, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 7, 2020. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. The BBC's VR programme, a result of cost-cutting measures and a drive to move more staff out of London, has seen many experienced producers and journalists leave - a brain drain that often goes underreported compared with the departures of celebrities. There are credible industry rumours that another popular BBC podcast is also about to jump to the commercial sector at the end of its current season, taking its presenters with it. Ian Skelly was spot on and I shall certainly miss his style. The current Fire Radio breakfast presenters Max and Jason will move over to Hits Radio Bristol and the South West (formerly Sam FM) to present drivetime, while Jono Holmes will start a new drivetime show on Hits Radio Bournemouth and Poole. 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Fire Radio and Sam FM from Bristol is merging with Bauers Bournemouth to create a brand new radio station. I have been a listener for over 40 years and am going nowhere. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. My voice has been heard on some of the biggest radio stations across the UK including, Smooth, Heart and Capital. Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat, Italy lowers the age for chief conductors. 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! Last ever show on Minster FM done! Such a shame to treat him like this. @PGcomms says goodbye to @eagleradio after almost 25 years on breakfast (Aug 7th 2020). I find his diction leaves a lot to be desired. https://t.co/RJvtnMce6n, Graham Wright (@RadioGraham) August 28, 2020. It was a terrible mistake to force the BBC to reveal its top talent salaries, and I suspect this problem will only get worse.". Both stations will continue to provide local news, information, traffic and travel as well as work with Bauer charity, Cash for Kids. Skelly is the urbane co-presenter of Radio 3's mid-morning weekday show. Oh dear, thats reducing my enjoyment of R3s morning slot by at least 50% for a while. Many of them have left the corporation entirely, although a few still do some work for the BBC. Mayo is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and lives in London. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime lineup including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. Replacing someone audiences love is difficult, for the presenter as much as fans. Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire is a commercial local radio station for West Surrey and North-East Hampshire owned by Bauer Media Group.Facts and stats. Bristol How someone with a borderline speech defect gets to be a radio presenter is a mystery to me. Talent manager Chris North, who identifies, nurtures and promotes up-and-coming presenters, says: "Evolution is inevitable in every walk of life. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Noam Laden Returns To WABC/New York As News Dir. Scull served as APD/MD/afternoon host from 1994 until the stations 2004 flip to Soft AC. See more on our Privacy page. "But there are lots of other tensions at play," Kanter continues. Getting impartiality right can be tricky - people on both sides of the political divide regularly complain the corporation is biased in favour of the other. I've lived my childhood dream. Weve seen many messages on social media from presenters and listeners marking the day, too many to list in one article. Ms Mann seems to be a pleasant and reasonably knowledgeable presenter certainly but Ian Skelly has that certain je ne sais quoi that raises his presenting to a higher level. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. To those doing a last show today on many much loved stations across the UK during this evolution I wish you all the very best for your future. Where are greatest hits radio . The arguments in favour of the brand and networked approach are well-rehearsed, and we all appreciate that the future of radio in a broader audio world not least with the economics of COVID around us is a very different picture, and it is dangerous to imagine that everything can carry on in the way it did in previous generations. He is being replaced by Radio 1's Scott Mills, but will continue to host Sunday Love Songs. Eagle and its market have the same conditions as Pirate where both are doing well in a competitive market with Heart available on FM. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? the umlaut were to her unknowe. When Chris Evans swapped Radio 2 for Virgin, he went from having around nine million listeners to around one million. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. Ah. Add your comment below. 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. Thank you for listening, and for now its cheerio, before playing The End by The Beatles. Even Heart shifted to very modern music in recent years. Their departures have invited some uncomfortable headlines and questions for the corporation in the process. You can listen here on our website, download our free app for iPhone or Android, on Freeview channel 716 or ask your Smart Speaker to play Greatest Hits Radio. Thank God for the CD player. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. However, this quota will be fulfilled by producing a small number of a regionally produced programmes covering large areas such as the whole of the nort-west of England, rather than on a local station-by-station basis. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. She underwent music based physio therapy and has regained her speech such that she was able to appear on womans hour. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Jon Gaunt. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck ago. Ian Skelly is one of the best presenters on Radio 3. BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Norfolk. The current state of the media industry means it could be difficult for staff to find jobs elsewhere, with many of the affected stations located in mid-sized settlements where there are no other stations. Radio 2 is going through a particularly tumultuous time, while many of the biggest names in news and podcasting have been lured away. Simon Mayo. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. This issue is compounded by the ever-expanding media industry, which means there are more companies around to do the poaching. Ive only just read about Ian Skellys removal from the R3 morning slot but I have to say I was hardly heartbroken when it happened, and welcomed Georgia Mann (at least part compensation for losing Suzy Klein to management!). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. This decision stinks. It's very weird. Dozens of Bauer-owned regional stations will be rebranded under the Greatest Hits Radio name from September. PG launched 96.4 The Eagle on 4th January 1996 when it first went on air. What happened Eagle Radio? Had to give her the bad news. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. BRING BACK THE REGIONAL PRESENTERS! 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. BBC has no idea how to keep listeners but only wants to encourage new listeners, most of the demographic they want to attract will never tune into R3 anyway. In this period, the Radio 4 Woman's Hour presenter Jane Garvey, in the past an occasional fill-in presenter for Ken Bruce and Jeremy Vine, directly targeted Radio 2 as part of a wider campaign . Some people do like the change though, with one listener tuning in especially from Lanzarote to tell Amanda she was sounding blooming fab! Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Closure. By far the best would be Andrew McGregor who sounds engaged with the music. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. Norway ignores bad reception and starts FM radio switch-off, Digital radio overtakes analogue in homes for first time, Oslo calling: Norwegians prepare to scrap FM radio, slowly reducing the amount of local content. Wessex FM was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. When presenter left LBC and his statement following immediate exit. LBC still have him listed as a presenter, and he didn't say he was leaving, which is completely unlike him. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. @Laura_Castle was a class act and the messages we had were amazing, we cried over every one of them ? COME BACK IAN, WE ALL MISS YOU! Klein/Mann The 61-year-old presented a Saturday morning show on the network. I wonder how many listens they will loose. I have met many of the presenters over the years and they are always enthusiastic and take the time to talk to you. The range of opinions on Ian Skellys defenestration shows that taste differs hugely. Nevertheless, for the human beings involved, the closures are hugely sad. Radio since 25 July 2020. Without it, more independent stations will fall away and communities will lose out.. Thanks for the break, 3 happy years on Breakfast & for the life-long friends! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Would do it all again tomorrow! In America, and I assume also in the UK, classical music is a strong office listening radio format, along with other adult music formats such as classic rock, oldies, smooth jazz, country music, adult contemporary (AC), urban adult (soul and R&B oldies), etc. He said: This kind of erosion of local independent broadcasting, with stationsassimilated into larger groups, means they losetheir distinctive and important voice. Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know! Its all good cuz I'm a WALL ST Bets Degenerate Ape & that pays an ass-load better. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at The Forum in Norwich. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. There hasn't been a dedicated oldie station on AM/FM in the area since County Sound closed down. Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. Stations such as Yorks Minster FM and the West Midlands Signal 107 will lose their identities and be rebranded under the Greatest Hits Radio name from September. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Simon Mayo described it as an "annual turkey shoot", while Graham Norton said it was "not comfortable and not nice". For stars who made their name in news, such as Sopel, Maitlis and Marr, the freedom offered by rivals is a significant attraction. Good luck with claasic fm etc all those who say they are leaving. "And it's not just salaries - top news stars have their third party earnings disclosed if they're doing a conference or after-dinner speaking gig, and that is very unappetising for a lot of presenters.". 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. Dozens of towns and cities across England will lose their own distinctive local radio stations later this year, after the commercial group Bauer announced plans to fold almost 50 regional outlets into a national radio network. Very knowledgable, experienced and skilled at delivering appropriate anecdotes occasionally a delightful personal one with charm and wit. The decision was announced on February 26 and will mean that popular shows such as the Heart Bristol breakfast show with Ed, Troy and Paulina will be axed. O dear whenever Georgia Mann is on I miss Ian Skelly even more! Time for some decency, and time for overpayed Stalinists like Alan Davey to walk the plank! Auditions are clearly not behind a screen. "I spoke to a well-known BBC radio presenter recently, who was offered a lot of money to join a rival. They have had a total shift in music this week with non stop older musicgone from what was a decent blend of contemporary, pop and classics, to non stop no doubt what are 'greatest hits'. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. It appears from some of the previous comments thats its fine for a man to be witty but not a woman. Whichever way you look at it, its just more of the same. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Otherwise known as A Job In The Real World!. Cannot for the life of me see why you consider Ian Skelly being more suited to simply introducing the music. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 152,000 listeners and a 5.9% share as of September 2021. You dont need a cut crystal accent explaining dodecaphonic construction at 09:15, you need good music and entertaining but intelligent chat. Gusher Main-Spout!!! Georgia Mann knows that less is more, and will ensure I dont switch off in the mornings, as I frequently do when Skelly gets on my nerves. Read about our approach to external linking. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Read about our approach to external linking. The stations topical imaging are voiced by actor and comedian Gareth Hale (of Hale and Pace ). Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years. Thanks to Christian Spooner.#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/3UXxwkciDz, Aircheck Downloads (@airchecks) August 28, 2020, New audio @niavee at Mix 96 Aylesbury (Aug 28th 2020).#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/BxkNV3Ueva, New audio @adammorris85 and Morning Matt at Eagle Radio Surrey & East Hampshire (Aug 28th 2020). i feel sorry for the loyal Eagle presenters if they are passed over for complete idiots like alex lester! 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. 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 . "We must remember we are talking about human beings, at the end of the day, who want to stay in a job they enjoy doing, who are experienced and talented in their field," notes North. Thank you for listening! On Monday 25th June 2007, Andy Bush and Paris Troy announced they had a secret video of Paulina pole dancing . My wife who was a eagle radio fan ,always had on in the car and kitchen ,for the travel news,has changed station saying what has happened to Eagle? Be strong & be proud of what you achieved x, Carlos (@carlosradioguy) August 28, 2020, New audio @NickHancock and @willsmithyorks at Stray FM Harrogate (Aug 28th 2020). 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.