Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. Veteran radio presenter Ken Bruce has announced he's stepping back from his Radio 2 morning show after 31 years to join commercial station Greatest Hits Radio. 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). "I really must stress that this is entirely my decision. It previously included other competitions such as Spin It to Win It and Words Don't Come Easily, although these were dropped in 2007 over possible abuse of phone-ins (despite no allegation of impropriety against Radio 2). 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. His programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. Bruce devised the pop trivia quiz in the 1990s with Phil Swern, who set the questions, and owns the rights. ", Lorna Clarke, head of production for Radio 2, said: "Ken is an extraordinary broadcaster with an exceptional career over many decades. The much-loved veteran broadcaster will host a . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. [citation needed]. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. Such comments are read throughout the programme, generally on a theme of the day, such as a news story. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Boy George chooses two more songs in Tracks of My Years. Ken Bruce. The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar based jingles. Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer stations Greatest Hits Radio. [24] From 1988 to 2022, he was Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from fellow broadcaster and friend Ray Moore. The 71-year-old has. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. ITV Emmerdales Amy Nuttall rumbled husband Andrew Buchan and BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad's romance by lingerie. Ken began his broadcasting career 45 years ago in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. and presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews from 19891991 on BBC1. Ken began his broadcasting career in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. On February 23, 2023, The Sun revealed Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on his legendary BBC Radio 2 show. He has fronted his mid-morning show since 1992 where its most recent weekly reach totalled 8.56m people. A source told us: "Vernon has a raft of fresh, new ideas and content, but will not be trying to reinvent the wheel here - he knowshow important this show is to listeners, and wants them to feel welcome and safe. HP10 9TY. The 71-year-old broadcaster will leave once his contract ends in March, saying, "It possibly is time to. Bruce maintains a bantering relationship with the traffic presenter (Richie Anderson since May 2018, previously Lynn Bowles), whereby the two tease each other and respond to listeners' comments. [34], In February 2023, Bruce appeared with his son Murray in the first part of a BBC Two documentary series, presented by Chris Packham, titled Inside Our Autistic Minds. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. In a further blow to the corporation, he will take the beloved PopMaster quiz with him. On Thursday 1 August 2019 it was announced that his show had become the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m daily listeners, following a fall in the popularity of Zoe Ball's breakfast show. 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.. He hosted the show for two years, beginning in November 1980. In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. 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. So, how much is Ken Bruce worth at the age of 71 years old? Nothing stays the same forever. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "However I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio it's time for a change. "I'm looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Kerith Coldham (m. 2000), Anne Bruce (m. 19901995), Verity Bruce, Kate Bruce, Douglas Bruce, Murray Bruce, Campbell Bruce, Charlie Bruce. 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Sitting in the famous black chair. A Radio 2 spokesperson said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been . Soon after, while duetting with Steve Wright's 'Ask Elvis' (a.k.a. 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. And he had no real ego. Ken began his broadcasting career 45 years ago in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. Bruce has presented multiple shows on BBC Radio 2. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". [13][14][15] It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. A Gannett Company. "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. Broadcasting legend Ken Bruce announced he would be leaving BBC Radio 2 after 31 years to joining Greatest Hits Radio back in January. Hosting the likes of PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, and Tracks of My Years. Discover Ken Bruce's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Nothing stays the same for ever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March, he said, in comments released later by the BBC. Vernon Kay has been announced as Bruce's successor. Bruce became a regular presenter for Radio 2 in January 1984 when he assumed hosting duties for the Saturday late night show in addition to his continuing show on Radio Scotland. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. 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. On that occasion, the show was presented by Richard Allinson. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He lives with his third wife Kerith near Thame, Oxfordshire. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ken announced on Tuesday he would be leaving BBC Radio 2, Ben will be leaving the station in the next few weeks, Ken Bruce will be joining Greatest Hits Radio, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He said: "What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. He was supposed to keep hosting his mid-morning show until the end of March, but the DJ is set to depart far earlier than was originally announced. See you in April! Ken said "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron.". Find out more, The DJ said 'the time is right' for a move away from the BBC, Steve Wright was replaced by younger DJ Scott Mills, Absurd: private school pupils classed as 'deprived' in diversity drive at Scottish university, Ukraine: The Latest podcast - US and China battle for Central Asia, Spring thaw could give Ukraine a distinct advantage over Putins troops, Britain toxic for satellite launches following absolute disaster of Virgin Orbit mission, No good reason to impose rule of six on children - but ministers did it anyway, English schoolchildren had to wear masks because ministers didn't relish a political row with Nicola Sturgeon. 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. He also presented a Saturday morning show. 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. This was released as a download. Brydon interviewed "Sir Terry Wogan" (impersonated by Peter Serafinowicz), and Bruce himself appeared at the end of the show as his "brother Kenn with two Ns". [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. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. "3 in 10" was not played in the celebrity version and there was no tie-breaker in the event of a draw. Ken Bruce is leaving the BBC after 30 years of broadcasting. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. In a statement, Bruce said: "Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. "I will always be very proud of my association with theBBCand Radio 2 in particular and Id like to thank everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success.. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July 2007, and continued until 18 January 2008. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Lets enjoy the week ahead! Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. Ken Bruce, who presents the country's most popular show. One of the most popular DJs at the station, he is taking his millions of fans elsewhere to enjoy his music selections, humour and. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. He has been part of every significant occasion marked by BBC Radio 2 and we, his faithful audience and the Radio 2 all-star line-up, will miss his warm humour and wit. DJ Gary Davies will fill the gap between Bruce's departure and Kay's first show.. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Stand-in presenters have included Richard Allinson, Simon Mayo, Aled Jones, Zoe Ball, Michael Ball, Claudia Winkleman, Fearne Cotton, Trevor Nelson, Gary Davies, DJ Spoony and Scott Mills. He hosted his mid-morning show on the BBC World Service in the late 1980s. Bruce has four sons and two daughters. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982. 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