Ken Bruce being dropped is 'really a clear cut case' that shows the BBC is ageist | Liz Kershaw
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No more BBC radio 2 for me once ken bruce leaves . Tuning into greatest hits 👍
And many more will be joining you 👍🏼
Moving away from radio 2 a little strange at first after so many years but am getting used to greatest hits radio which very good and am looking forward to hearing Ken, if theirs a slot for Steve Wright please give him a phone call talent like his should not be off the air for long and Steve Radio 2 needs you more than you need them, don’t let them use you,time for you to move on like Ken.
@@lloydburdis1960 Steve Wright is still under contact at bbc .I'm sure he will move when that ends .virgin radio would be my prediction longer and better playlist than ghr.
Just ditch the BBC and follow Ken to Greatest Hits Radio. Simple.
Won’t play music from 60s only 70s on , boom for me .
@@raymondbonington9355 That's the point, plenty of choice, something Radio 2 doesn't offer these days,. on top of some current pop chart music they play mostly post 2000 music. Personally Boom Radio is not for me as I'm not really in to 60s music but GHS suits me fine.
@@luvstellauk nice reply , being 66 the 60s and 70s are my teen memories up till I was 24 in 1980 , don’t mind 80s ,, I could feel Ken wasn’t enjoying the music he was playing , anyway you enjoy kens new station , bbc treat there legends badly buts that my opinion , cheers .
Me too!
Simple? Only if you like a limited selection of records played over and over and over again. Advertisers demand maximum listeners so only the most popular hits chosen by poll get played. Soon becomes boring even with a top DJ.
BBC is out of touch. Get rid of the licence fee.
A minister has already said it's here for at least another 10 years until everyone converts to the internet and free view is gotten rid of , they cannot make it subscription till at least then
Just stop paying it, use UA-cam, Netflix, Prime etc...
And then more venerable BBC careers will end
@@stever7667 In other words pay for American gush dramas and zero brain films And adverts!
My step dad said he’s not going to listen to radio two now bbc killed it
Ken Bruce and Steve Wright WERE radio 2 to me. Pop master and Serious Jockin were the best things about the shit show. That’s radio 1 and 2 I cannot listen to anymore!!
... and why I don't listen to Radio Quiet. Wright was abysmal and Simon Salad Cream was audio chloroform. Dreadful.
I totally agree Craig. I've listened to Radio 1 or 2 all my life....NOT ANYMORE! The new "replacements" are shallow and lack any real character! It's independent radio from now on!!
Craig Barnett, is there a financial aspect to this? I mean are they paying the salaries necessary to keep these people at the BBC? I mean, everyone on here are saying that they have stopped paying their TV license, so maybe its having an effect on what they can pay for top quality people.
Exactly!
The BBC has had it’s day!
Television as well as radio
If Gross Bigotry News is the future there is no future. Liz Kershaw was happy to take her BBC salary for 30 years
Defunct the BBC, simple!
Ofcom shut this Gutter Broadcasting down now.
Anything that accelerates the end of the BBC in its current format gets my vote.
Reform UK it is, then?
@@icdgyixify99 Richard Tice was happy to appear on BBC Radio 4 Any Questions on 10 March .
@@spiffenage1 There is nothing wrong with the program - just the way that it is funded.
When Ken Bruce went on holiday and they got someone to cover for him, it made you realize just how good he is.
It certainly does. That’s why I don’t listen to bloody awful Scot mills since he’s took over from wrighty
The bosses at radio 2 are a joke and clueless
@@garethparr9482 Scott Mills, more wooden than a wooden thing. Useless.
Sounds like he’s reading a script
I really do hope that Radio 2 struggle for listeners when Ken Bruce departs, It will probably be known as the ghost radio station, as there probably will be hardly anybody listening to it.
The reason people listened to radio 2 was that they didn't want to listen to the nonsense on radio 1. Now that nonsense IS radio 2.. The ratings will tell the story. I used to listen right from Alex Lester early in the morning to Terry, Ken, Steve and Simon, they were all witty and intelligent. I'm a truck driver and almost relied on the station, now I just tune in for Ken and then back out. RIP RADIO 2!
I’m a trucker to and I listened all day but this has finished it for me. Seems to me bbc want 2 radio 1s
Alex Lester.. the dark lord.. another one who's on Greatest hits.. brilliant presenter.. another one treated like muck by radio 2
@@peteanderson4395 Yes they let him go along with the now sadly late Janice Long from their overnight shows in 2014, saying that because of cost cutting they would not be doing their shows any more of course. But I guess they would say that would they not too?!
And I know also in 2014 was when the BBC let Richard Allinson go from Radio 2 also, for the same reasons too. And yet he has turned up also on GHR has he not too of course?
As well as Alex Lester too I mean of course!
Ken and Steve were holding radio 2 afloat, it's a fast sinking ship now.
Strange how I've known so many people that have taken retirement as soon as possible, then you get people who sit on their bum each day, want to go on forever, does he not have a life
Ken Bruce IS Radio 2. There's no one who can replace his charm and gentle wit. And who cares how old he is anyway when he's still on top form.
Barely listen to radio 2 now Scott mills is awful
Yeah he is and these other new me too.bunch of gays most of them are I think
The BBC are stupid. Ken has a huge following that he will now take to his new station.
Vernon Kaye was washed up until he happened to go on a reality TV show.
You're so right. His wife is doing well on Strictly whatever but he's nearly 50 (nothing wrong there) but wearing those stupid polo neck jumper's make him look like a catalogue model from the 70's.
maybe kaye will talk dirty to girls on air , like he used to on't tinternet
@@johnhankinson1929 naughty naughty 😂😂 I'd forgotten about that but yeah he did do that.
3rdfish
Don't worry he will soon be washed up again. Totally useless individual
@@peteanderson4395 That's what he was sacked and had to go on a crap celebrity show to try salvage his pathetic talentless career.
What they did to Paul O'Grady is the worst. I can't even switch on to the disgrace that's their Sunday scheduling, and would rather sit in absolute silence than listen to his awful 'replacement' Rob Beckett.
Does anybody listen to BBC radio anymore?
Apparently, #BBCRadioDerby were very excited this week, because they organised and set a world record for the most amount of people doing crochet at the same time.
Yup, crochet. That's the standard.
This is what inclusion and diversity looks like, or more correctly, open and blatant discrimination. The days of the best person getting the job are over, all that matters now is the right diversity boxes are ticked. Then we see BBC audiences dwindle and more and more calling for it to be defunded.
I feel sorry for any hetrosexaul man or women trying to get into any job let alone the BBC.
Every spot is now either a lesbian gay or a pronoun phycophant.
@@ianlaker6980 The last place in the world you'd find me applying for a job at is the BBC. Firstly, being an aging straight white bloke I'm never going to be what they're looking for unless its somebody to ridicule, and secondly I have absolutely no interest in working for an organisation that is biased, hates our country, hates the majority of those it serves and promotes Marxist propaganda.
They did it years ago replacing Jimmy Young, with Jeremy Vine, should be classed as a crime against humanity!
It was just as disgusting years ago when they did it to Moira Stewart. They replaced her with numpties like Naga Munchetty. Bring back the likes of Moira for an honest, dispassionate and balanced reading of the news.
Well said, Munchetty is awful.
@@daviddelaney6757 WAY more than just awful. She's horrendous.
Ken is 72 now. It is not ageism. He has had 31 years at the BEEB. He will earn more money at Greatest Hits radio. Good luck to the fresh faced Vernon Kay.
Exactly , every work place changes and rapidly. The BBC isn't any different. The licence fee irks many and they have their opinion on the tv and radio schedules and like it heard.
Well done to him for being there that long.
KEN Bruce is like Terry Wogan and absokute Legend. As is Steve Wright who I remember when he was Spangles Maldoon. Look how badly they treated Legendary Tony Blackburn. I think they should start up Veterans radio. That would be brilliant. Love Ken Bruce, Tony Blackburn, Liz Kershaw. Time to shut down BBC and restart.
Commercial radio only cares about youth and not the Radio 2 listener Endless din and endless adverts At least the BBC aims to be distinctive but they should concentrate on non chart stuff Radio 3 and 4 is worth the licence fee alone.. Do any of those who object to the licence fee happily pay car insurance? This is compulsory and a CAPTIVE MARKET.
I'll be moving with Ken when he goes. I've been faithful to Radio 2 for over 45 years. The Beeb has been hijacked by people with agendas.
Bye Beeb.
Do the bbc realise how many people tune to another station as soon as Ken Bruce ,Paul gambaccini and Johnny walkers shows finish
Well said..after tomorrow I'll only listen at weekends to Tony Blackburn, Johnnie walker and Gambo
No BBC no Gambo, Jo.hnnie Walker. OK Paul Gambaccini has been on Classic FM but his main work has been with the BBC I don't see any commercial station doing Test Match Special uninterrupted by adverts. Same goes for the forthcoming Coronation. I am a critical friend of the BBC - the best of Britain and world renowned.
And of commercial stations don't like Ken Bruce or any other "golden oldies":the advertisers are ruthless executioners If they don't bring in the dosh.
He left for more money just like anyone else would do .
How to get rid of the Beeb
Defund
Stop paying the TV license fee .
Get rid of the leftwing propaganda machine .
Only Tony Blackburn left who’s worth listening to.
But they did try and push him out…. I don’t think they expected his resistance!
@@clivefrear1784 that’s right, they did, I’m sure he’d always get another stint on greatest hits, but it would be a shame as he’s been there so long.
Johnny Walker and Bob Harris are still good. But thats about it.
The worst has to be that evil prat Vine.
& Michael Ball 👍🏼 but I'm done now too. 🤦🏼♀️
#DEFUNDTheBBC
Ofcom shut down Gutter Broadcasting Fake News Advertiser's stop funding hate!
I think Ken and Liz are great broadcasters. I miss Steve Wright too. They make it seem effortless. Does anyone remember Simon Dee now? Once bigger than sliced bread.
Everything has to change at somepoint, but agree he's a legend, and agree this is too soon.
Ken has left of his own free will , not sacked.
Liz Kershaw says he was sacked ?
@doctorsilver181 He wasn't employed by the BBC . He was a " contractor ". Listen again .
“Broadsword calling Danny Boy, Broadsword calling Danny Boy”.
Whether we like it or not, the world moves on, it was Ken's idea to move to GHR NOT the BBCs, for MORE money. Radio 2 IS moving with the times and people, GHR is just stagnating with old out of date music and DJs, which if you like that sort of thing, go for it. The BBC have always been innovators, if we didn't have The BBC we wouldn't have had Genesis, The Young Ones, Pink Floyd, The fast Show or anything new. Commercial TV and radio will just feed you the old, recycled same old, same old. Good luck to Ken, he IS a great broadcaster but let's NOT be to harsh on the BBC, eh?
Well said Doc The BBC is a national treasure but it does make mistakes but not everyone is popular all the time.
@@spiffenage1Thanks, Paul.
WTF?
We kicked our licence in touch 18 months ago and it's reasons like this that everybody should do the same.
there are plenty of other people treated exactly the same in less glamorous industries , so why give a toss about Bruce or Kershaw , they're old has beens
You don't need the license for radio. But yes, ditch the TV tax. I did years ago and am happy about it
@@misst.e.a.187 What's life like without TV then? I have sympathy for those who genuinely can't afford the TV licence but I would throw the book at those with white racist agendas who object to diversity and liberal opinions. There should be a surcharge for those who keep watching TV but REFUSE to pay the licence for racist and homophobic reasons starting at £1000 with money given to those in serious hardship
Good point but Ken Bruce doesn't make me fart lol.
@@johnhankinson1929 Many in old industrial areas were finished off before 50 y.o in the 1980s and 90s and never worked again. No cushy job for life like Lady Hussey!
why anyone gives the BBC a single moments attention is beyond me
Or a single penny !!!
But you have just done the same .
I have purchased a DAB Radio and no longer bother with the BBC rubbish ...
There are now two Radio 1's......Big switch now people to Greatest hits radio....
I love Ken and I'm sorry to see him go but I thought it was his decision to move. I know they have asked him to go 4 weeks earlier than planned though.
They wouldn't let him play what he liked so they sacked him.
I have a suspicion Steve Allen was fired too, from LBC.
All the good old DJs are at Greatest Hits…. Soooo much better than Radio 2!!!!!!
He’s 71. Move over. He’s taken another job which probably pays better. Manufactures outrage here.
The B B C have already said they are not interested in older listeners/viewers, they want younger listeners/viewers presumably so they can influence them.
The BBC are finished, why should we pay them via licence fees? and for what, a load of crap on TV? Its going to be over soon BBC. NEXT..
Ken Bruce was the only presenter worth listening to on weekdays radio, the fools they brought in to stand in for his holiday breaks prove the point. Now who’s next Mr Blackburn presumably, it just proves that the license fee is worthless commercial radio must be ecstatic
Who should have replaced Ken while he was able to go on holiday?
Don't pay these Snakes.
Radio 2 is done - literally no one worth listening to now
I have long since stopped watching or listening to the BBC
Stop paying the licence fee.
You forgot to mention Alex Lester.
OMG! One of my favourites 👍🏼
I can look 👀 back. To Jimmy young on radio2 as the turning point to getting rid of the stars despite massive followings but thank you bbc I will do the same as I do with your tv and dump you
And who do we get in his place? Vernon Kay, the thinking woman's Homer Simpson...
😁
Don't listen to radio 2 any more
Me too
He announced it was his own decision.
Brit Biased Corp …it’s sickening
More drivel. He was offered more money by GHR.
For Vernon F’ing Kaye? Like drinking Mountain Dew after Chianti
Don't waste effort on an investigation, just shut the bloody beeb down, what is its point now?
I only listen to Ken then turn over to boom radio it’s brilliant, radio 2 is rubbish not worth the licence fee
What a shame! Bbc 2 will never be the same I doubt their ratings will recover.
Of course none of these older ex Radio 2 presenters are going to live forever.
Radio 2 is too much in thrall to celebrity nonsense . The BBC should bring up their own staff from within the ranks.
Goodbye BBC radio, with Ken and Steve Wright gone, so am I.
Gave up on both stations, KB or not. BOOM for me for last couple of years.
Boomers graveyard
@@misst.e.a.187 Younger than KB.
Glad they got rid of Feltz,but its a disgrace that they let the others go.
Bbc radio 2 was ken bruce, switched off for good.
Wrong colour.
It’s not just the fact they are outing veteran broadcasters but they are replacing these class professionals with broadcasters that are not fit to be in amateur hospital radio sorry I don’t mean to insult hard working hospital radio presenters but they don’t get paid like these new radio 2 presenters are and very well paid at tax payers expenses License payers same thing .
Have you listened to Great Hits Radio it’s damn good and I look forward to hearing Ken, Steve Wright needs to be added to their team as well
Vernon Kay will not attract the same amount of listeners , this is a mistake by the BBC
The final nail is driven in.
It's total madness what the controllers at Radio 2 have done and still doing. There is a vast radio continuance of happy listeners, sorry 'there were' a large continuance of happy listeners, but yet the powers that be yet again fail to see the quality and pulling power of these so called 'veterans' and instead fill there places with these current brain dead DJ's, Zoe Ball and co and now Vernon Kay who have no place on Radio 2 killing a once great radio station! When are the controllers going to see the light of day and stop making these ridiculous decisions, or are they trying to audition for contestants on The Apprentice.
Not just ageist but target anyone with a sense of humour and their own mind. I really find watching or listening to the BBC far too hard nowadays. So woke and left leaning. I have for years thought the BBC should be maintained for all sorts of good reasons, but now I really do think it should be scrapped. Some of the domestic news coverage is so left leaning it is unwatchable for me, so I don’t watch it. What happened to balanced reporting then? Personally I no longer want my tax money spent on this awful organisation. Get rid!
Thousands will follow him to his new post in April
Bbc + tories = teflon coated
Owen Jones presenting on the BBC !!!! You just know things are very broken now. Thankfully it never reaches my ears or eyeballs so I'm not in danger of sheepitis.
It's the 3am slot 😂😂
We are done with the BBC. Get out while you can Michael Ball,your better than that. I'll miss you otherwise 🤦🏼♀️
have you noticed that the people that've had their noses in the trough for 20/30 years when booted out start dishing the BBC , i'm no fan of the BBC but surely a change is as good as a rest . How long do these people want to keep taking out of the public purse , proper people that have SLOGGED their way through fifty years work ( kershaw has never slogged her way through a days work ) are only too happy to step down
Im all for change if you can get someone better, but who is better than Ken Bruce, Steve Wright and Sue Barker?
Sue Barker? Are you mad?
@@misst.e.a.187 Why?
Old white and male unfortunately don’t tick enough boxes anymore!
Just look at how fast the devoid Alison Hammond is moving into the front line is coming. Utter rubbish, no talent drival
Except with Gross Bigotry News The only non white presenters are Uncle Tom's/Auntie Thomasina who suck up to white supremacist racists.
BBC should be defunded and turned into a subscription service.
Black broadcasting cooperation.. doesn’t surprise me in the least… !
Ken Bruce is the only broadcaster worth listening to! And who are they replacing him with? A third rate quiz show host.
He wasn’t trans or gay or black so they got rid.
Make it all black good by BBC
It’s our money that the BBC are wasting, scrap the tv licence!
If your gay, trans, ginger or black you will get a job with the BBC!! Oh and it helps if you apply when a foetus. You may be young enough too!
You left out Indian 😁
I stopped buying the BBC tax/ license many years ago. No mainstream TV for me and now no more BBC radio either.
Another reason the license should be scrapped. The BBC is not above the law.
The BBC is not fit for purpose
I gave up on B.B.C. radio ages ago.
At the end of the day the audience will decide .🙂
This one already has.
My car radio is glued to R2. Got in the motor the other day and was greeted by Golden Brown 👍
Bring back Smashy and Nicey
Not arf! Let’s rock!!
They got Simon Mayo and Steve Wright mixed up lol
Was Ken only 35 when he started his show on Radio 2?
Such a long career with the BBC and like so much in life, it can dramatically change as in many places of work.
He is on another radio channel.
Who is Radio 2 aimed at?
Since Ken Bruce has left Radio 2, I stopped listening to Radio 2 and listen to Greatest hits Radio. I'm sorry BBC Radio has gone downhill
BBCs loss is Greatest Hits radio gain. Don't watch or listen to the BBC and im all the better for it
Ken is a living legend who connects to his audience like a dear friend. You can’t find a younger person with his qualities to take his place. BBC radio who!?
@Penelope Pitstop Thx . Such a shame that age is thought of in a negative way😳
Bring back Pirate radio, I am disgusted with these decisions to get rid of the personalities I grew up with over the past 50 years through Radio 1 and Radio 2, I pay my licence fee for that pleasure so FUBBC.
I hope he plays a track by the o'jays on his last day as a tribute to the BBC management
Do you mean the song the love I lost
@@phillipcarter8045 no I was thinking of backstabbers
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes......'The love I lost'
"Backstabbers"
Now Ken and Steve have gone I will not listen to the BBC at all