Read about our approach to external linking. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 55,000 listeners and a 3.9% share as of December 2022. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The BBC declined to comment on claims that presenters fear losing future work if they speak out. Your Stories and recipes. I cant say Ive never done that. In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: Many of our presenters will continue to present on local radio at the end of this process in new presenter/producer roles but we appreciate change like this is really difficult and we are supporting our teams closely through this. Almost the entire Radio Bristol lineup could be going as part of changes, Twentyman previously played football for Bristol Rovers and Preston North End, "It's not working, is it, Prime Minister? Yabsley, Vernon After he was told he was being let go, he says Radio Bristol renewed his contract for one more month. Prater, Keith BBC senior head of content production, West and South West, Stephanie Marshall, said that everyone will miss him, his wonderful good nature and cheerfulness but we wish him every success in the future. Speaking over passing drivers who beeped their car horns in support on Whiteladies Road, John, who is on strike for the first time, said: If the BBC continue with its dominance of online media that will threaten local journalism, which will threaten local accountability which will threaten local democracy., John Darvall should have been on air this morning, instead he joined his colleagues and NUJ (National Union of Journalists) members to strike outside the BBC Studios photo: Rachel Sutherland. The broadcaster, who lives in Wickwar, does not know his shows listening figures, but says it was a popular programme with thousands of fans in Bristol and Somerset, where it also aired. Emma began her broadcast career as a contributor to BBC Radio Somerset. Richard started out his career as a journalist on the Weston . It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton . First episode of I, Claudius 20 September 1976. Presenter, producer and journalist working across a variety shows at BBC Radio Bristol. 2023 BBC. Mr Lewis says he understood the decision and felt blessed to have had such a long broadcasting career. Ive been around the BBC one way or another for 40 years. His TV work has seen him interview celebs at the Oscars, deliver Live Aid relief in Ethiopia and he's survived being knocked out by a low-flying aircraft. Further strikes are also set to take place on Thursday and Friday. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Growing up surrounded by field to fork connections, she learned vital skills that remain part of her life decades . Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us: We will only use your information in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be viewed here - www.bristol247.com/privacy-policy/ - you can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at [emailprotected]. The Shock . Bristol24/7 understands that John Darvall is on a slightly different contract so is staying for the time being, with Ali Vowles also considering her future at the station. [5], Other past presenters include Susan Osman who also co-presented Points West for 14 years, and John Turner, who spent almost 30 years on the station between 1978 and 2007.[6]. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. ", It is a hugely polluting business and we cant duck that, Britton's last show will be on December 18, After 10 years in the role, Sam Bohnam and Richard Pitt will no longer host the show together, Get Bristol24/7's top stories emailed direct to you in our daily and weekly newsletters, Bristol24/7 CIC. Stephen Lamb is a friend and former colleague from his time at GWR. The Coalpit Heath-born 62-year-old was due to present his final show at 10am on Sunday (July 26), having spent days preparing a celebration of its best bits. A lot of people do not get their news online, they rely heavily on the spoken word., Matthew Hill said: These local presenters are competing for their own jobs. version. The comedian Chris Morris worked for the station in the late 1980s, presenting and producing his own weekend show, No Known Cure. Twentyman, Richard BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA. PO Box 194 I want to keep working here because I love the station and I love the listeners. Editor: Jenny Lacey. He started his career on hospital radio before moving to Bristol's first commercial station, Radio West in 1982. During the show, my texts were going mad with people saying this was disgraceful, he said. He started his career on hospital radio before moving to Bristol's first commercial station . We used to call it civility. These cookies serve ads that are relevant to your interests. Lewis, Geoff These days new ideas arent really sought on a big scale. These are the BBC Radio Bristol presenters who are leaving By Martin Booth, Friday Apr 21, 2023 Claire Cavanagh, Joe Lemer, Laura Rawlings and Steve Yabsley are the presenters at BBC Radio Bristol who have not been offered a show in the station's biggest ever presenter shakeup. BBC Radio Bristol. Insiders told i presenters losing their jobs say they fear that if they criticise the process publicly they will never work at the BBC again. Whilst phoning a taxi firm in order to send her 14-year-old daughter from Mason's Clifton home to her grandparents' home, she was said to have asked the company not to send an Asian driver. Mr Lewis says any fans who wish to get in touch with him can do so via his Twitter profile. I will always be very grateful to all the guests and contributors to my shows but most of all to the local radio listeners: they are loyal, passionate about where they live and they dont hold back if you say something they dont like!. He added: Im not a shock jock. [3] David Garmston who worked with Trevor at Radio West said he was always very professional. Its something Ive been considering for a while, but after 9 years at the BBC, and 2 and a half years doing the Breakfast Show the time is right to make a change in my life. "He didn't ever hector you, he always enabled, by his very sharp thoughtful questioning, to let the story come out.". YouTube is a video-sharing service where users can create their own profile, upload videos, watch, like and comment on videos. Turner, Ben Then after about 10 minutes, suddenly this quiet little voice said, Im putting in another presenter on Sunday.. Kate Adie and Michael Buerk produced and presented programmes for BBC Radio Bristol as part of the station's launch team in the 1970s Buerk's voice was also the very first to be heard on the station. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. John Howard, who produced and co-wrote the station's award-winning 1979 comedy programme That Was The West That Was, was a regular presenter on the station in the late 1970s and went on to be one of the main presenters of You and Yours on BBC Radio 4. At BBC Radio Bristol, several presenters with decades of radio experience Joe Lemer, Laura Rawlings and Steve Yabsley have been told they no longer have their current shows in the shake-up, i understands. I really hope you will be happy for me, this really is the right decision for me. 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The Second World War threw the spotlight on the BBC in Bristol, when the Corporation's entire Entertainment Department was billeted there. BBC Bristol is best known today as the home of the world-famous Natural History Unit, the Antiques Roadshow, Gardeners' World, and Countryfile amongst others. Prospect union members, the University and College Union and the Public and Commercial Services union also all came together. Travel line: 0845 900 6 955 Actionline: 0845 900 7 955, E-mail: radio.bristol@bbc.co.uk Opting out of LinkedIn cookies will disable your ability to use Apply with LinkedIn. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Cuts will also mean there will be a reduced time of 40 hours a week of guaranteed local programming. London: Tanya Beckett Ben Boulos Ben Brown Sally Bundock Lukwesa Burak Martine Croxall Karin Giannone Lucy Grey Luxmy Gopal Geeta Guru-Murthy Celia Hatton Nancy Kacungira Shaun Ley Kasia Madera Nuala McGovern Annita McVeigh Krupa Padhy Rich Preston James Reynolds Samantha Simmonds Ben Thompson Victoria Valentine Lewis Vaughan Jones Singapore: This page has been archived and is no longer updated. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. James Hanson Presenter, BBC Radio Bristol Bristol United Kingdom As seen in: BBC Radio Bristol Breakfast presenter for @BBCRB. [9], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}512740N 23629W / 51.4611N 2.6080W / 51.4611; -2.6080. The centre which included an important large space to hold an entire orchestra was one of the most modern radio centres of its day. Note that certain functionalities that these third-parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. He says a highlight of his career was winning best presenter at the 2016 Frank Gillard Awards for local radio, receiving the prize from his friend, the impressionist Jon Culshaw. Trevor Fry had wanted to work for the BBC since he was seven-years- old. I want to end this week's column with a tribute to BBC Radio Bristol presenter Geoff Twentyman, who presented his last broadcast from Ashton Gate after 30 years. Presenter Profile: Keith Warmington. Is this you? 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. The BBC in Bristol opened on 18 September 1934. BBC seriously needs to stop whatever is going on and sort out its local radio scene that helps form the heart and soul of our communities. "I was still very much doing an entertainment show, bizarre quizzes and things like that. He continued to freelance at Radio Bristol until his death in July 2005. The last show would have been my opportunity to say thank you to thousands of listeners whove been at the end of the radio and contributed over the years.. Trevor's wife Sue said his death at home on Friday "has come as a huge shock and we are all completely devastated. Mr Lewis told Bristol Live: It was unnecessary and cowardly. The weekday late show, airing from 10pm-1am, originates from sister station BBC Radio Gloucestershire and goes out to the BBC West region. Copyright 2023. The sound of where we live. First episode of Fawlty Towers 19 September 1975. Opting out of Vimeo cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with Vimeo videos. BBC Radio Bristol presenter, John Darvall should have been on air this morning, instead he joined his colleagues and NUJ (National Union of Journalists) members to strike outside the BBC Studios. Launch confirmed for new creative space in old M&S building, These are the BBC Radio Bristol presenters who are leaving, Geoff Twentyman to leave Radio Bristol after 30 years, Liz Truss defends mini-budget in grilling from Bristol presenter, Norris calls for government to end piecemeal approach to airport expansion plans. At no stage did anyone say, we're going to sack all the presenters. 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. It's something I've been considering for a while, but after 9 years at the BBC, and 2 and a half years The Happiness Half Hour debunks fads and unearths what the science says about what really makes us happy. [1] History [ edit] Launch confirmed for new creative space in old M&S building, Green co-leader Carla Denyer praised for Question Time appearance, Geoff Twentyman to leave Radio Bristol after 30 years, BBC Bristol journalists to go on 24-hour strike, Bristol walking tour featured in BBCs notorious gangster podcast, Sabet Choudhury jumps ship from BBC to ITV. Travel line: 0845 900 6 955 Actionline: 0845 900 7 955 BBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Somerset . Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. The judges said the programme was: "An historic moment carried live around the world. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 107,000 listeners and a 3.0% share as of December 2022.[1]. Richard Lewis has hit out at the BBC for preventing him from saying goodbye to his listeners after more than 20 years with Radio Bristol a decision he described as total b******s. BBC Introducing in the West is presented from BBC Radio Wiltshire Swindon studios. Greg James. Longstanding BBC hosts who failed to keep their roles after an interview process compared to the Hunger Games have announced their departures. The doctor and comedian Dr Phil Hammond presented a Saturday morning show called Saturday Surgery for 12 years, but was taken off air in August 2018 after announcing his intention to stand for Parliament. No seriously, I am looking forward to a new challenge and who knows? Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. "Trevor's service to the church in Bristol and Somerset was colossal because what he did was to ask questions of people of Christian faith and enable people to share their stories but also to give an account for what we believe.". Find out more about At end of the three months, I got a call from Kirsty saying, Thank you, its no reflection on you but Ive got staff sitting around doing nothing. These are talented people who care deeply about their listeners and the community they represent. We bring you the best of Bristol, North Somerset, South Glos and Bath. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Dr Phil Hammond, who presents Dr Phil's. You cant put a price on what that brings to peoples lives, especially this year. Presenters Notable current presenters include: Geoff Twentyman Notable past presenters Kate Adie and Michael Buerk produced and presented programmes for BBC Radio Bristol as part of the station's launch team in the 1970s - Buerk's voice was also the very first to be heard on the station. Listen to the latest Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast: Bristol24/7 will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. BBC Radio Bristol is the BBC's local radio station serving the former county of Avon which is composed of the unitary authorities of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Mr Lewis was so surprised he did not understand what this meant at first. "When we saw him coming in to prepare for his shows, after 20 years doing it a lot of people would busk it, but Trevor would be in early preparing. At BBC Radio Bristol, four presenters with decades of radio experience - Claire Cavanagh, Joe Lemer, Laura Rawlings and Steve Yabsley - have been told they no longer have shows in the. Im on strike because I want to protect BBC local radio services for the audience, the listeners and I want to protect wider journalism for Bristol and for the other local media sites. Nearly 50 roles will be made redundant under the BBC managements cost-saving plans for local radio stations to share programming across wider regional areas on afternoons and weekdays. The main reason Mr Lewis feels angry, he says, is he believes the BBC has failed its listeners. He said he loved every minute of his working day and life - and in 2010 won a Radio Academy Award for his tribute programme to the World War One veteran, Harry Patch. You would hope Id gained a little more respect and trust, after thousands of hours of radio. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. A BBC spokesperson said many of the presenters losing their shows will continue to present on local radio at the end of this process in new roles but we appreciate change like this is really difficult and we are supporting our teams closely through this.. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. PO Box 194 Weve loved having her as such a big part of Radio Bristol and wish her every success in her new ventures. 1/4. He claims Ms Ward repeated she did not want him to burn bridges, then allegedly declined to say whose decision it was to pull the show. It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at Broadcasting House in Bristol. BBC Local Radio will still be here for you after Ive gone. I started freelancing in Bristol before moving to ITV and then the BBC in London. ", Tributes paid to BBC presenter Trevor Fry who has died at the age of 68, Who is Banksy? By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Presenters said they had been given 60 seconds to pitch to keep their jobs in speed dating-style interviews. That really matters. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I have met so many amazing people who have inspired me and made me laugh; Ive also interviewed people at some of the most challenging times of their lives, which was a privilege. Radio Bristol's main commercial competitors in its broadcast area are Heart West on 96.3 and 103 FM, Hits Radio (Bristol and the South West) on 106.5 FM and Greatest Hits Radio Bristol and The South West on 107.2, 107.7 and 107.9MHz. 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James Hanson Presenter, BBC Radio Bristol Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 749 followers 500+ connections Join to view profile BBC University of Leeds Personal Website About Hi,. Emma Britton announces exit from BBC Radio Bristol.