Ken Bruce has been broadcasting on the BBC for some years, although the suggestion that he was the first person to announce the retreat of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army from Derby is untrue.. We have estimated Ken Bruce took part in The Chase in October 2014. Let's enjoy the week ahead! In a promotional video for his new show, which launches in April, Bruce urged his loyal listeners to follow him there. . He lives with his third wife Kerith in Oxfordshire. PopMaster returned in early 2008, although the other competitions did not. In November 2007, he appeared on a Never Mind the Buzzcocks special for Children in Need. Mitch Benn), Bruce recorded a version of the Andy Stewart song Donald, Wheres yer Troosers? for the Bandaged CD to raise money for the charity BBC Children in Need. You wouldn't normally hear a tractor driving past or birds tweeting in the background of Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show. 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Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. "Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. As of 14 January 2019, Bruce follows Zoe Ball at 9:30am and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12 noon. BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter Zoe Ball, 52, admitted she was convinced Ken Bruce, 72, had nearly run her over on a bicycle as she left the studios. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July and continued until 18 January 2008. In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. In a statement Ken 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. Click here to upload yours. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "[17], Soon afterwards, while duetting with Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" (a.k.a. ", A BBC spokesperson said: We've seen a lot of speculation about who will take over the much coveted mid-morning slot on Radio 2, and we'll confirm the new presenter in the near future., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Bruce will move to Greatest Hits Radio alongside presenters Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night is Music Night. Following Wogan's death in 2016, his tenure of the show became the oldest for a presenter still living. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal. Ken isn't sailing off into retirement just yet, instead he's launching a brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio and is taking his beloved PopMaster quiz with him. 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". 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. Bruce announced on 17 January 2023 that he would be leaving BBC Radio 2 in March of that year to pursue other opportunities outside the BBC, including hosting a new mid-morning show for Greatest Hits Radio, replacing Mark Goodier. Bruce himself was a PopMaster contestant during his show on 17 May 2013, when he took part in a special Eurovision edition of the quiz, live from Malm, Sweden. He then began his first stint on the mid-morning show which lasted until the end of March 1990, when he took over the late show until the end of that year. The radio DJ first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. [11] The game returned with new dramatic, orchestral and guitar-based jingles. Since 14 January 2019, Bruce's show follows Zoe Ball at 9:30 and is followed by Jeremy Vine at 12:00. Bruce has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1980. . It was rumoured that members of the public would be able to play again before Christmas 2007, however this did not happen. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. 0. Soon after, while duetting with Steve Wright's 'Ask Elvis' (a.k.a. In January 1985, Bruce left Radio Scotland and took over from Terry Wogan on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. The focus on youth ramped up in 2020 under the stations new controller, Helen Thomas. In a statement tweeted to his 150,000 followers, Bruce said: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. [18], In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. 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). From its beginning in 1992 until 15 May 1998, the show was two hours long, running from 9:30 to 11:30am. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a DAB radio for successfully completing the 3 in 10 bonus round. Ken Bruce's Professional Life. On leaving BBC Radio 2, 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. 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.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Paul OGrady also quit his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon show, which he presented for about 14 years, because he was not happy with a schedule shake-up that left him sharing the slot with the comic Rob Beckett. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow. Available now Nigel Harman chooses his Tracks of My Years 2:30:00 All available episodes (21 total) Coming Up Album of the Week. [29], Bruce holds a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence and is the co-owner of a number of AEC Routemaster buses with Charles Nove, Alan Dedicoat and Steve Madden. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. In 1998, he shared this role with being UK spokesman for that year's contest, reading out the points for the UK telephone vote, taking it over from Colin Berry, who then returned the following year. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. Bruce is moving to a rival mid-morning slot on Greatest Hits Radio, a commercial station. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Ken began his broadcasting career 45 years ago in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland staff presenter. Discover Ken Bruce's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. 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, since 1992. An earlier consolation prize, a 'Space' radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. Particularly working from home, I sympathise with that, because there are lots of people I'm not seeing. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. Lets enjoy the week ahead! View our online Press Pack. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. ", "I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it's time for a change. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. On 4 October 2014, he took part in a celebrity episode of The Chase. PopMaster has run as a feature of Bruce's show since 16 February 1998. [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. See you in April! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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 veteran BBC presenter Ken Bruce has claimed the broadcaster forced him to leave his long-running slot on Radio 2 earlier than planned. An earlier consolation prize, a "Space" radio, has been known to appear on eBay, to Bruce's amusement. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. The radio DJ, who started at the BBC in his early 30s, said he would always be proud of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career in a slightly different way in the next few years. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a smart speaker for successfully completing the Three-in-Ten bonus round. Former 'Family Fortunes' host Vernon Kay is set to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. Its been a tremendously happy time for me: Ive made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues. We pay for videos too. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. BBC Radio 2 has said it will announce the host and details of the new mid-morning show at a later date. In a statement Ken 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. 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Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK which owns Greatest Hits Radio, said: "Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, so as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry. KenBruce says BBC has hastened his Radio 2 exit, Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruces BBC Radio 2 slot, Its like signing Messi: Ken Bruces move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio, BBClocal radio stations face big cuts to content made for their area, Radio presenter Tim Gough dies during breakfast show, Michael Gove lined up to become presenter on News UKs Times Radio, Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years, Steve Wright to leave BBC Radio 2 weekday show after nearly 24 years, So much more stuff to know: why Brain of Britain has got much harder. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Veteran Radio 2 presenters have been unhappy about the stations lurch towards youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. He attended Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant, Kens first job was washing cars. Vernon Kay who will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images). The programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio . See you in April!". On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind, with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. He will join Greatest Hits Radio in April. It is a fact that, when a group of 'people' are used to illustrate society, on BBC TV, the appearance of mixed colours, faiths, sexes, disability, etc., etc, can usually be predicted, when in the real world, in the majority (if not all) of the UK, such a group would not be seen together, so it is totally unrepresentative of the real world . [16], In December 2008, a crew of fishermen listeners were inadvertently relaying the show to every ship and coastguard station for miles around. DJ to move to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio with Radio 2 seen recently as ramping up focus on youth. Lead presenter on BBC Two's Victoria Derbyshire and the BBC News Channel. Bruce took his first day off sick in 23 years on 10 September 2008. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Ken Bruce first joined the BBC in 1977 as a Radio Scotland presenter. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982 featuring Jim MacLeod and His Band mainly from their resident base of Dunblane Hydro Hotel. [13][14][15] It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. This consolation prize replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. Ken Bruce (Kenneth Robertson Bruce) was born on 2 February, 1951 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, he was briefly replaced by Davina McCall. The Love Song is played at 10:15am each day, preceded by dedications, although a number of songs in the rotation are not romantic love songs. with National Highways traffic officers also providing assistance with . Comedian and former Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas is said to be in the mix. He presented Radio 2 Ballroom programmes regularly from November 1980 until 1982. He joined Radio 2 in 1983, meaning he has worked at the station for 40 years. KEN Bruce has been the staple of BBC Radio 2 since the 80s. ", Read more: Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. For other inquiries, Contact Us. When the original presenter Richard Whiteley died in 2005, Bruce said: "[he was] such a nice man that was the defining quality of him, a genuinely nice man. One of his sons is autistic and Bruce is an active charity campaigner for autism. Gary Davies, host of the stations Sounds Of The 80s show, will host the show from March 6 until Kay takes over. "3 in 10" was not played in the celebrity version and there was no tie-breaker in the event of a draw. His Radio 2 show is famous for a number of segments including PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years, Tracks of My Years, where a famous person chooses their favourite records, and more recently, The Piano Room, featuring live music from a range of artists. Wed 18 May 2022 19.01 EDT Ken Bruce has retained his title as the most listened-to radio presenter in the UK, as the Radio 2 host continues the trend of mid-morning programmes attracting more. He also presented a Saturday morning show. Although the programme's playlist is almost exclusively rock, pop and soul from the 1960s onwards, until early 2008 its Radio Data System flag identified it as programme type 12, "M.O.R." Sitting in the famous black chair. Ken said "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron.". "However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio its time for a change. Scott Mills left Radio 1 after 24 years to join Radio 2 for a new weekday show. [12], 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. HP10 9TY. Way back in 2009 when Bruce, the radio presenter set to depart his Radio 2 mid-morning . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's [35][36], Bruce has four sons and two daughters. has lost its most popular DJ, Radio 2s Ken Bruce. And he had no real ego. I hope people, when they hear the news, will say, Sorry to hear youre going, Ken, but maybe Ill try and find you and follow you wherever it is youre going. He then hosted the early show throughout 1991, and on 6 January 1992 he returned to the mid-morning slot,[4] where he remains today. His decision is said to have taken BBC bosses by surprise, as they had expected the DJ to remain with Radio 2 until the end of his career. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Vernon Kay is to replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. Charles Nove subsequently joined the presentation rota. A celebrity version was introduced on 20 July 2007, and continued until 18 January 2008. 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. Congratulations on a brilliant career.". His programme runs from 9.30am until 12pm every weekday morning. Read more. But I think over the last few years, Ive done everything that its possible to do at Radio 2.. He hosted the show for two years, beginning in November 1980. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. PopMaster has run as a feature of Bruce's show since 16th February 1998. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. [1] In January 2023, Bruce announced that he would be leaving Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio. Wodehouse. [31], Bruce and Bowles recorded Bring Me Sunshine for charity. He is from United Kingdom. [19], On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Bruce first joined the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter and his first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984. Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to His autobiography was published on 4 September 2009, entitled The Tracks of My Years: The Autobiography. It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This attracted more than 150 complaints from listeners. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. But he has now revealed he will be departing the show in March 2023. Announcing the news on air during his Radio 2 show, Bruce said that his departure was bittersweet - sad but also happy for me. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow.[2]. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon current affairs show. The BBC confirmed that Ken Bruce would be replaced by Vernon Kay with the new host taking over in May. On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Bruce also told the Daily Mail newspaper: I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasnt given any real reason that I understood. The 48-year-old TV presenter and radio DJ is said to have put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take over from . Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. [citation needed], While Bruce was on holiday in August 2007, Davina McCall sat in for him. Like Comments. 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. In a further blow to the corporation, he will take the beloved PopMaster quiz with him. The shock announcement caught many by surprise and continues the station's big name exodus. 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. ", He added: "Im looking forward to getting started and to you joining me for my very first show. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio . Ken Bruce has said he is a little surprised and disappointed that his final BBC Radio 2 show will be as early as next week. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Ken Bruces income source is mostly from being a successful . However, some new opportunities have come up.. The host of the BBC 's most popular radio show will make his last appearance this week, saying he has been forced out after 31 years. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January before confirming he would be moving to Bauers Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. 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". This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "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. It has since been announced that Vernon Kay will take over Bruce's Radio 2 slot from May. 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