The BBC expects to save more than 1m a year by cutting the number of news presenters. [12], Blake has also appeared in various TV shows and films including Nativity! BBC broadcasters to lose chief roles amid merger shake-up With less dedicated news anchors, the new BBC News channel will feature a visualisation of Nicky Campbells BBC Radio 5 Live programme broadcast on weekday mornings. Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary Celtic & Leicester boss Martin O'Neill. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Martine Croxall was temporarily taken off air for appearing to laugh at a gag about Boris Johnson, Joanna Gosling is one of the BBC News presenters who may have to take a screen test in a fight to save her job, Ben Brown is another BBC News presenter who could have to fight to save his job, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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Explaining the changes, Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News, said: The way audiences consume news is changing. WebOne of the most recent names on our list of LBC sacked presenters, Steve Allen has yet to be officially removed from the London Broadcasting Corporation. [26] When stopped on his BMW motorbike on 10 January, the morning after a night out, he was found to be over the limit and was subsequently banned from driving for one year and ordered to pay 220 in fines and court fees.[26]. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone Ken Bruce's departure has become controversial Former top referee Mark Clattenburg on dealing with Sir Alex, Jose and Klopp, Craig, Amy and three of our favourite guests recorded live at the Edinburgh Festivals, John 'Yogi' Hughes reveals the impact a good team spirit has on a dressing room. BBC News presenter Martine Croxall has reportedly been taken off air following a potential breach of impartiality during Sunday nights edition of The Papers. Can you keep all of them happy all the time? But I am really happy with our show at the moment and we are doing really well on the figures, so hopefully that is enough to let the bosses keep us for a bit longer., Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Terms of Use A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being too old when she was in her thirties. In 1988, Blake was found guilty of altering documents following a traffic collision, resulting in him being disqualified from driving, a ban he broke in 1990. 1/6 Craig Levein and Amy Irons find out what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. "They are a dedicated and talented team and I've been proud to work alongside them - particularly with my friend of many years, Harry Gration. In a statement, the BBC said: "We can confirm that Christa Ackroyd will not be returning to the BBC and her presenting role with regional news programme Look North (Yorkshire). Speaking to BBC Yorkshire Political Editor, Len Tingle, the corporation's press office said no extra payment had been made to the former presenter and she had not been subjected to a so-called "gagging clause". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. BBC Ms Ackroyd had co-presented Look North since 2001. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He is mixed-race, and is the youngest of six children. Not right now as Greg is my best mate and he is absolutely smashing it, but I do want to do breakfast one day. On 2 September 2009, he was sentenced to two years in prison. Its the BBC making us jump through hoops," a news insider told i News. WebEpisode 1. Ex-BBC presenter threatened with sack for having grey The "practical test" in the studio is thought to last 40 minutes as presenters will be assessed on how they perform. Those who fail to impress could face being sacked. Idiomatic phrases such as gud neet (good night)marked Pickless difference. She admitted through her giggles that she was "probably breaking some terrible impartiality rule". Pickles became a hero for some, but others were outraged: there was no place for regional accents on the BBC, writes the BBC. 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Blake has had a career "from driving and renting out cars and trucks to working with young offenders in the care of social services in Birmingham. Ms Ackroyd joined the BBC in 2001 from the Yorkshire He said: "The BBC is supposed to be one bulwark against the slide into a US-style new media cesspit - it is so self destructive for them to do this.". In a statement Ms Ackroyd said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my 12 years at BBC Look North. He currently hosts Radio 1sdrivetime show alongsideVick Hope. [19] Blake's co-defendant, Sproule, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. She made headlines last month So you might ask why the BBC steered away from tradition in a moment filled with calls for national unity, rather than doubling down on traditional strengths by hiring more RP speakers. Two BBC executives could face the sack over the botched Newsnight investigation that falsely linked Lord McAlpine to child abuse allegations. (BBC) Later in the programme, Croxall also laughed at a quip by one of her guests, parliamentary journalist Tony Grew, who said Johnson probably thought he was best placed to win the US DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles has stepped down from the show this year following a spat with the BBC over his Shreddies campaign - but he will return to hosting duties in 2022 News This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [15] He did not present any BBC programmes for the duration of the legal proceedings. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup Podcast. This was more than a radio show it was my entire social life. Long-serving BBC News presenters lose roles in channel merger A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked by BBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. What makes a great captain? The merged channel will broadcast from London in the daytime and Singapore and Washington at other times. Another said: "Sharing a 7 second clip out of context doesn't prove the point you're trying to make. Your Privacy Rights Former GB News presenter Simon McCoy. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC News A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. The show is famous for showcasing the biggest names in Rap and Hip-Hop from across the pond, across the globe and across the UK. [9] "We wish Christa the best for the future and thank her for the contribution she has made to the programme over the last 12 years.". RP is the accent you probably associate with Britishness, but according to the BBC, unlike other UK accents, it's identified not so much with a particular region as with a particular social group, although it has connections with the accent of Southern England. BBC Radio Scotland - Sacked in the Morning - Episode guide It was originally chosen by Lord John Reith, a founder of the national broadcaster, because he felt that it would be intelligible to the largest number of people. Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals baby's gender, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. BBC News) Most Read Familiar faces including Joanna Gosling, a BBC News presenter for 23 years, are claimed to be affected. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 6/6 Craig Levein and Amy Irons find out what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. One Twitter user called the comments an "utter disgrace". After that she moved into radio, first Pennine Radio then Radio Aire, where she became the country's first female radio news editor. Pickles was originally chosen to be a radio announcer for its Northern region news service, where his accent was right at home, Pickles became a hero for some, but others were outraged: there was no place for regional accents on the BBC,, According to the BBC, selecting Pickles was actually a move to make it more difficult for Nazis to impersonate BBC broadcasters. (It is unclear whether this strategy had any actual effect.) WebAvailable episodes of Sacked in the Morning. A BBC spokesperson said: "BBC News is urgently reviewing last nights edition of The Papers on the News Channel for a potential breach of impartiality. [11], On 26 September 2016 Blake featured in a local newspaper report, in which he declared his conviction was 'spent' and the BBC explained he had been employed 'As a freelancer, he is entitled to pitch ideas and offer his services as a presenter or reporter, and we felt this segment within Inside Out was a good fit for him on this occasion.' However, some argued a clip of the incident circulating online misrepresented Croxall and was taken out of context. Former BBC East Midlands Today host Dominic Heale has confirmed his next career move after stepping down from the programme after 20 years. A third furious user wrote: "The BBC is meant to be impartial at all times. That meant news presenters tended to come from that traditional upper class, and not reflect their listenership as the BBC tries to do today. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be wound down because she was looking old. Historian Robert Colls writes that Pickless accent was also a far cry from English-language Nazi propagandist William Joyce, who spoke in RP and was derisively known as Lord Haw-Haw to the Brits. What's it like getting sacked? Ex-BBC presenter threatened with sack for having grey hair Sian Williams Kenny is a DJ, producer and broadcaster who is well known for spotting the next big thing and is a big supporter of UK rap and Hip-Hop. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. [22] In November 2009, his appeal against the sentence was rejected by the Court of Appeal[3] He was released under home curfew in June 2010 after serving nine months of his sentence,[3] at first in HMP Birmingham and later HMP Stafford. A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked by BBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. BBC presenter Episodes. He reported from Moscow during the fall of Communism in 1991 and was embedded with British troops during the 2003 Iraq invasion. In March 2011, he admitted a charge of drink driving at Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Court. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? During World War II, as Britain was caught up in the war effort and rationing and London had only recently endured the Blitz, a new voice appeared on the BBC's radio news service. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Martine Croxall has been slammed online for allegedly breaching BBC impartiality rules, The presenter laughed while a journalist mocked former PM Boris Johnson, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [18], The trial began at Birmingham Crown Court on 27 July 2009. She made headlines last month when she broke down in tears reporting the deaths of three young boys who sadly lost their lives after being pulled from an icy lake in Solihull. This comes after the BBC backed down earlier this year on hiring a controversial left-wing presenter after an impartiality row. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. presenters sacked At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. However, the outrage and anger surrounding the recent behavior of the presenter has many people assuming Allen will not be around for long. BBC presenter Martine Croxall has been taken off air hours after she sparked fury for appearing to laugh at a joke about Boris Johnson. Weve never had to reapply for our roles before. [13], On 26 January 2009, Blake was charged following an incident at his former restaurant[14] in the early hours of 25 January in which a 17-year-old was wounded. RP is associated with educated speakers and formal speech. Blake produced various holiday reports and then worked on London Weekend Television's Dream Ticket programme. Amy and Craig drop in to tell you about a very special first episode of the new series, Manchester United legend Sammy McIlroy talks about those that impacted his career the most. Here is everything you need to know. Kat Eschner is a freelance science and culture journalist based in Toronto. BBC presenter 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. Ashley Blake [17] On 27 April, both men denied the charges brought against them and were granted unconditional bail pending trial. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. Its always going to be in the back of your mind that one day you are going to have to leave, that you wont be in the job for ever. | READ MORE. 2023 Smithsonian Magazine Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. [25] In an interview with rival regional news programme, ITV's Central Tonight on the day of his sentencing, Blake revealed that the BBC were unaware of his previous convictions as they were all spent convictions when he joined the corporation. [23], As a result of the conviction, Blake was dismissed by the BBC on 14 August following an internal review.[24]. BBC presenter Martine Croxall has been accused of bias by some MPs. Football reporter Geoff Shreeves joins the podcast to tell tales of manager interviews. Piers Morgan has left ITV's Good Morning Britain following a row over comments he made about the Duchess of Sussex. Ms Croxall's remarks also sparked outrage on social media, with viewers expressing their frustration at the latest apparent breach of the Beeb's supposedly strict impartiality regulations. Photo: @bbcnews Source: Facebook Full name: Simon McCoy Date of birth: October 7th, 1961 Age: 60 years old (As of June 2022) Place of birth: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom Nationality: British Ethnicity: White Simon McCoy is a renowned British journalist and presenter. BBC News presenters are facing the axe and must prove their skills in a "screen test" to keep their jobs, it's been reported. Blake grew up in the Lozells area of Birmingham in a single-parent household. New Accent Overturned BBC Tradition and Messed We have processes in place to uphold our standards, and these processes have been activated. [2], After his mother died of cancer in 2000, he raised money for a cancer support charity.[4]. BBC host sacked from talkSPORT despite apology 'They didn "[5] After spending almost three years as a flight attendant for Britannia Airways,[6] followed by a postgraduate degree in journalism, Blake started working in Liverpool for L!VE TV, before moving to its sister station in Birmingham (UK). Sproule was charged with assault and affray. Home. How does the interview process work for football managers? What do Assistant Managers do? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He went on to an acting career and to host a famous radio show called Have A Go that had over 20 million people in its weekly audience. World Cup Special with Colin Hendry and Jimmy Nicholl. "I look forward to the next phase as a Yorkshire journalist of more than 30 years standing. A press office spokeswoman said she could not give further details of the alleged breach of contract and told him it was "too early" to make a decision about the programme's future presenter line-up. Read about our approach to external linking. James [10], On 20 September 2016 Ashley returned to the TV screen as a presenter on the (Midlands) regional edition of 'Inside Out', with a report on Croome Park and Capability Brown's garden design. Later in the programme, she laughed as journalist Tony Grew mocked Mr Johnson, interrupting the seasoned journalist to apologise for her chuckling and say she was "probably" breaching the rules. Born and educated in Bradford, Ms Ackroyd started her career at the Halifax Courier where she worked for four years. Midlands Today reporter Ashley Blake was convicted of unlawful To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Well I am!". WebBlake presented his last edition of Midlands Today on 23 January 2009, before being suspended following an incident at the New Oscott restaurant, The Place 2 B, which he co-owned with his partner, Jessica Hayes, from 2003 until February 2009. Blake appeared with a second man, Steven Sproule, aged 38, of Booths Farm Road, Great Barr. The broadcaster hopes to find new roles for some of those affected. 13:01, 21 JUL 2021. "I wish all my colleagues there all the very best for the future. It has connotations of prestige and authority, but also of privilege and arrogance.. RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show after four years. A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. In September 2009 he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment after being convicted of wounding. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a World Cup Special with Trevor Steven and Paul Lambert, World Cup Special with Gordon Strachan and Ryan McGowan, World Cup Special with Alan McInally and Martin O'Neill, World Cup Special with Colin Hendry and Jimmy Nicholl, Peter Grant on being a Manager versus Assistant. Household names such as Ben Brown, Joanna Gosling and Martine Croxall could be affected. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Another chimed in saying: "Another biased BBC employee.". Familiar BBC News anchors including Joanna Gosling, Ben Brown, Martine Croxall and Shaun Ley are rumoured to be affected by the cuts. A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. Dan Walker: BBC host sacked from talkSPORT despite apology View our online Press Pack. Announcer Willfred Pickles, who joined the BBC on this day in 1941, sounded different from other broadcasters that Britons were used to hearing on the air. Some have resigned, and others have even been sacked for various reasons. Craig Levein and Amy Irons BBC Look North (Yorkshire and North Midlands Can you trust players on Christmas nights out and should you train on Christmas day? BBC News and BBC World News presenters among 70 staff facing "Not being biased does not mean 'robotic'.". [16], He appeared before Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Court charged with possessing an offensive weapon, wounding with intent and affray. Should you approach derby games any differently than other fixtures? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a Something went wrong, please try again later. The move means there will be no dedicated domestic news service for viewers in the UK from the spring. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. BBC Up to 14 presenters could be axed as part of the BBC News rebrand in the spring Hosts including Ben Brown, Joanna Gosling and Martine Croxall may be affected Read about our approach to external linking. WebJohn Cundy (19912018) news correspondent for 27 years [4] Harry Gration (19821995, 19992020) [5] Will Hanrahan (19861987) later reporter for BBC Watchdog and Good Morning with Anne and Nick [6] Len Tingle (20012018) political editor 2001-2018 [7] Ian White (19972022) [8] References [ edit] ^ "Celebrating Look North at 40". Craig Levein and Amy Irons find out what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was Privacy Statement For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Kenny has landed the prestigious job on Radio 1, Tiffany Calver is stepping down from the show, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). A BBC spokeswoman said it terminated her contract because it considered there was a breach of contract. World War II was a time of great national strife for Britain, which faced the impact of war much more directly than did Americans and Canadians on the other side of the Atlantic. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being too old when she was in her thirties. The Im A Celeb star told The Sun: Yeah, Ive got a plan, I do want to do the breakfast show. 2023 BBC. Ashley Blake (born 1969 in Lozells, Birmingham, England[1]) is a British former television presenter and newsreader. However, historian A.N. The anchor opened the show by asking: "Am I allowed to be this gleeful? In 2001, he moved to London where he worked as a reporter on Watchdog as well as both BBC London News and ITV's London Tonight. Nick Knowles is stepping down from BBC For other inquiries, Contact Us. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup, Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary Celtic & Leicester boss Martin O'Neill. The star has been replaced by Kenny Allstar, who will be taking over the prestigious Saturday night slot at 9pm and will be bringing his own take to it. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This incident eventually resulted in him being sacked by the BBC. Craig Levein and Dick Campbell's Best Stories, World Cup Special with Trevor Steven and Paul Lambert, World Cup Special with Gordon Strachan and Ryan McGowan, World Cup Special with Colin Hendry and Jimmy Nicholl, World Cup Special with Alan McInally and Martin O'Neill, Peter Grant on being a Manager versus Assistant, Mixu Paatelainen on International Management, Mark Clattenburg on Dealing with Managers. Rather than speaking in the "standard" accent known as Received Pronunciation, he talked in the broad, somewhat colloquial-for-the-time accent of his native Yorkshire. Peter Grant has been both a manager and an assistant manager, so what's the difference? The list has been compiled from various sources. BBC Radio Scotland - Sacked in the Morning The BBC declined to comment when contacted by Mirror Online. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But as this elitist connotation might suggest, the RP accent, which is also colloquially known as the Queens English, Oxford English or BBC English isnt actually spoken by more than about two percent of the population, writes the BBC. BBC News presenters will be forced to fight to save their jobs in BBC News and BBC World News channels will cut 70 jobs in the UK - including 14 presenters - as the BBC plans to rebrand as a more digitally focused rolling news service in the Spring.