The tribunal heard the threats were made at a pub meeting arranged to mend relations between Mr Hazell and the two team members, producer Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A. Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. Radio Suffolk presenter's sacking was not due to disability Last year saw BBC Radio 1 undergo a huge shake up when Scott Mills left. A number of broadcasters who have dedicated decades to the broadcaster have faced the exodus in recent months including Vanessa Feltz, Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. Mr Hazell, who presented the mid-morning show, allegedly made the "C-word" comment about his team members when speaking to a colleague called Connor Bennett. However, prior to the pub meeting, the presenter was alleged to have told colleague Connor Bennett 'my team are being c****' and the two women had been made aware of the slur. "Radio 2 will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35+ audience (a target audience which also hasn't changed in decades).". Bruce thanked his listeners and his colleagues, as well as his employer , saying: "I've been here for a long time, and apart from the occasional vagary, it is still the finest broadcasting organisation in the world.". One of the best-known voices on Radio Suffolk has left the station after taking a swipe at the BBC over the way it dealt with his problems with depression. The Clothes Show was aired on BBC One between 1986 and 2000 and attracted around 9 million viewers every week. He described being 'stunned' when he was offered the position and said he initially asked the show's bosses: 'Do you want to think about it? The freelance contract turned into a permanent one and soon Mr Allen was presenting segments on Solent's Information Exchange. His good-natured departure came after Bruce appeared on the Today programme and commented on his early exit from the BBC, saying: Its entirely within the BBCs right to ask me to step away a little early. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Christian has presented BBC Breakfast from Salford, the evening BBC News bulletins on BBC One, and previously co-hosted Beyond 100 Days with Katty Kay. In June last year, 63-year-old Liz Kershaw was replaced on her Saturday afternoon Radio 6 show by 31-year-old Jamz Supernova. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The BBC said UK viewers would continue to receive specific content at certain times of the day, and during certain high profile news stories, and there will be production capacity for a domestic-only broadcast stream for major UK-specifc news events. She said: "It happened to me as well, a year ago and I couldn't prove it but I think it's just a case of numbers now.". James Hazell, who now presents for Gen X Radio in the county, had claimed that the BBC discriminated against him because of his depression after he was dismissed for 'using the C-word' to describe colleagues. Sian Welby (born 3 September 1986) is an English television presenter and radio host, best known for her work with Channel 5, BBC, ITV and Channel 4. 'I was doing 12-hour shifts at this place in Middlesex, writing all the traffic and travel pages for Teletext, supplying stuff for radio, TV it was not enjoyable.'. Charles Worthington, my hairdressing mate, dyed the rest of my brunette hair to a much richer colour to make my light stripe stand out.. Devon DJ forced to resign - ITV News A BBC Radio 1 presenter has been replaced after four years on air. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. Miss Barker, who will stay on as the corporation's face of Wimbledon, later told of her sadness at having to leave the show after 24 years andsaid that the BBC had to remove her from the programme as she would never have left voluntarily. Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its. A source at the radio station told MailOnline that Mr Allen's claims are 'not true' and that his contract was coming to an end. Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. 'He's had a regular show for two decades.'. The BBC star has also been vocal about the need for more diversity in the workplace. 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Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues . Now, the broadcaster has. Davie, who took over from Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020, has overseen a slimming down of about 1,200 jobs to date and has said about 1,000 more will go in the next few years. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. 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The latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). Writing in The Independent, the former presenter she was objectified in a way that few men in the workplace or male TV presenters ever experience. 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Qvc presenter dies on air - ezjajb.nrwcampusradioapp.de Mills and his co-host Chris Stark left last summer, with Mills moving to BBC Radio 2, and Stark leaving the BBC to join Global media company. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Isabel made a cheeky comment aimed towards Ruth, before realising she could have landed herself in hot water with both Eamonn and Ruth. 'We're incredibly proud that during the pandemic local radio has been such an important source of news, information and comfort to audiences of all ages. Naga usually fronts the show alongside co-host Charlie Stayt from Thursdays to Saturdays but has been missing from her usual spot since Saturday 18 February. The former tennis player was axed as host of the show last year, alongside the team captains, so that bosses could draft in fresh talent to revamp the long-running sports quiz. 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At the time, fellow DJs such as Vanessa Feltz accused the BBC of "ageism", although the BBC . A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. Four years ago saw the launch of the reporter's current affairs programme, Live with Lucy Hockings which focuses on global breaking news, events and interviews. The former face of the BBC's GAA coverage has attacked the corporation claiming it promoted "Protestant-supported sports" over Gaelic games. More info. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Furious Danny Baker told BBC boss to 'f*** off' as he was sacked over BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. Who are the five new BBC News presenters? We just never really wanted them. Beloved veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 71, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January.