Ken Bruce has claimed that BBC bosses have hastened his exit from Radio 2.
Last month, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio.
The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.”
He has hosted the 9:30am to 12pm weekday show since 1990, and been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland.
His decision comes after Steve Wright was nudged out his Radio 2 afternoon slot, with Simon Mayo, Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady also moving on in recent months.
“I would stress that this is entirely my decision,” he said at the time. “I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2.”
But in a new tweet posted on Friday 24 February,...
Last month, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio.
The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.”
He has hosted the 9:30am to 12pm weekday show since 1990, and been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland.
His decision comes after Steve Wright was nudged out his Radio 2 afternoon slot, with Simon Mayo, Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady also moving on in recent months.
“I would stress that this is entirely my decision,” he said at the time. “I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2.”
But in a new tweet posted on Friday 24 February,...
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Ken Goodwin has died, aged 78. The Manchester-born comedian passed away on Saturday at a nursing home at Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years. Goodwin rose to fame in the 1970s through mainstream shows including Opportunity Knocks and The Comedians. He was known for his stuttering and nervous on-stage demeanour, and for his catchphrase "Settle down now, settle down". (more)...
- 2/23/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Veteran British comedian Ken Goodwin has died at the age of 78.
The funnyman passed away at a nursing home in Wales on Saturday following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Goodwin rose to fame in the 1970s with TV appearances on Opportunity Knocks before becoming a regular on hit show The Comedians.
Coincidentally, beloved Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson - another star from The Comedians and Opportunity Knocks - passed away on Wednesday.
The funnyman passed away at a nursing home in Wales on Saturday following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Goodwin rose to fame in the 1970s with TV appearances on Opportunity Knocks before becoming a regular on hit show The Comedians.
Coincidentally, beloved Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson - another star from The Comedians and Opportunity Knocks - passed away on Wednesday.
- 2/23/2012
- WENN
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