Group of youths carrying knives attack two people, Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage 24 hours after Spare. But he . He said: "What better way to celebrate my 45 years in radio than with a new adventure and a brand-new show on Greatest Hits Radio. "Three-in-Ten" was not held in the celebrity version and there was no tie breaker in the event of a draw. He hosted the show for two years, beginning in November 1980. ", "I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it's time for a change. Vernon Kay shares how he was scouted on drunken night out in Birmingham, Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. PopMaster has run as a feature of Bruce's show since 16 February 1998. On the show he is known for his popular PopMaster quiz. The comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon, who is noted for his mimicry of Bruce, sat in for him on 25 August 2008 and again as an April fool prank in 2011 when Brydon impersonated Bruce throughout. , money, salary, income, and assets. PopMaster returned to Bruce's show in January 2008 with new jingles and a modified selection procedure where listeners had to register first and if successful the production team would call back. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday, he tweeted. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. With questions set by music expert Phil Swern, it offers a DAB radio for successfully completing the 3 in 10 bonus round. [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. [33], In 2022, he was interviewed about Pennyhooks Farm and his son, 18-year-old Murray, who is one of several non-verbal people working on the care farm, in the BBC One We Are England documentary Farming England: Farming on the Spectrum - Oxfordshire. 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.. (PA) (Image: PA) BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. [19], On April Fools' Day 2011, Bruce's radio show was presented by comedian Rob Brydon impersonating Bruce throughout. The show also includes a daily quiz, PopMaster. See you in April!". 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. At 71 years old, Ken Bruce height not available right now. Following an announcement by Bruce on 7 January 2008, the normal format returned on 21 January 2008. The DJ joined Radio 2 as a regular presenter in 1984 and has been a full-time broadcaster on the BBC for more than 45 years. The following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Ive always felt that Ive still got something to prove. The broadcaster started working at the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter. Ken Bruce's net worth Bruce's show emphasises music, including regular live performances. Radio 2 will announce the host and details of a new mid-morning show at a later date. . ", Speaking to the Daily Mail, Bruce explained: "I was called in at 12.30 and told that my final show would be a week today and wasn't given any real reason that I understood. ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, BBC Happy Valley star apologises to the nation over controversial scene, Sophie Rundle also starred as Peaky Blinders' Ada Shelby for all six series, Group of youths carrying knives attack two people in Telford, Officers will be increasing patrols in the area over the coming days following the 'serious incident', police said, Gaz Beadle's wife Emma McVey in hot water over child car seat as she hits back at mum-shamers. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The TV presenter will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish . Bruce is moving to a rival mid-morning slot on Greatest Hits Radio, a commercial station. The comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon, who is noted for his mimicry of Bruce, sat in for him on 25 August 2008 and again as an April fool prank in 2011 when Brydon impersonated Bruce throughout.[8]. 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. . We have estimated This consolation prize replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. He began his broadcasting career with the Hospital Broadcasting Service in Glasgow.[2]. In 1980, he took on the mid-morning slot and then, in 1983, he presented a daily afternoon entertainment show. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. However, it appears that the corporation had taken Bruce for granted. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. BBC Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle teases return for the upcoming film, She could return as Ada Shelby for the Peaky Blinders film, Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. He has also presented Radio 2's coverage of Eurovision since 1988. Editors' Code of Practice. 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 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. [22] Bruce returned to broadcasting from Wogan House in June 2021. This was surpassed in 2019, as it became the most popular radio programme in the UK, with 8.49m weekly listeners. Ken isn't sailing. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. He later moved to mid-mornings in 1986 and after a brief stint on late nights and early mornings, returned to mid-mornings in January 1992. It was believed that Presley had never visited England and the claim caused considerable controversy. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The losing contestant is given a T-shirt with 'One Year Out' printed across the front (a catchphrase Bruce uses in the quiz when a contestant trying to place the year a song was in the charts is out by one year). In January 1985, Bruce replaced Terry Wogan on the breakfast programme, being replaced himself by Derek Jameson in April 1986. "What a fantastic start to a great year of increased ambition and innovation for Bauer Media Audio. Emma McVey hit back after critics told her she was using the "wrong" car seat for daughter Primrose. Bruce maintains a bantering relationship with the traffic presenter (Richie Anderson since May 2018, previously Lynn Bowles), whereby the two tease each other and respond to listeners' comments. Bruce will join the Bauer station Greatest Hits. 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. If the listener fails, they are awarded a set of Bluetooth headphones (replacing the previous consolation prizes of a Bluetooth speaker, and before that an MP3 player). Vernon Kay will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Bruce would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on Radio 2 after 31 years. 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 . In September 2018, Bruce became the patron of Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio, replacing former mayor of Aylesbury and long-standing patron and co-founder of the station, Freda Roberts MBE JP. He is a regular presenter of the long-running Friday Night is Music Night. Read more. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [34], In February 2023, Bruce appeared with his son Murray in the first part of a BBC Two documentary series, presented by Chris Packham, titled Inside Our Autistic Minds. BBC broadcasting legend Ken Bruce is leaving Radio 2 after 31 years presenting his weekday mid-morning show. ", Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 after 31 years on mid-morning show. It has made us have to be a little bit more creative with what we include in the programme. 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 from 1986 to 1990, and then again from 1992. contact the editor here. [18], In December 2008, Bruce was officially inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Comedian and former Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas is said to be in the mix. Ken Bruce's Professional Life. Bruce, 71, said "the time is right" for him to leave, announcing the news on Tuesday's show. In 2014, Bruce narrated the BBC One game show Reflex. 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. I say brand-new but there will still be PopMaster, me and my musings and all the great records you know and love from the 70s, 80s and 90s. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. He attended Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, before training as a chartered accountant, Kens first job was washing cars. It was not possible to contact the vessel, so a request was made to Bruce, who duly said: "If you are on a ship near the Small rocks, please turn me off.". It's reported that the former Family Fortunes star has signed a lucrative two year deal. [22][23], Bruce presented BBC Proms in the Park for many years. Since 1988, he has been Radio 2's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, having taken over from Ray Moore. Bruce has also presented Radio 2s coverage of Eurovision since 1988, and has been a regular presenter of Sunday Night Is Music Night. Kay, who is celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Strictly Come Dancing . While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. On 30 December 2012, Bruce won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the Jeeves novels of P.G. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. Stand-in presenters have included Richard Allinson, Simon Mayo, Aled Jones, Zoe Ball, Michael Ball, Claudia Winkleman, Fearne Cotton, Trevor Nelson, Gary Davies, DJ Spoony and Scott Mills. 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 has spoken about remote work to the BBC website, saying: "We get a lot more people just asking for a simple hello or a mention for relatives just because they are not seeing them as much as they could. He has referred to the buses as "a fantastic piece of engineering and such fun to have". Bruce said: "Hospital Radio continues to thrive and I am delighted to take on the role of patron."[43][44]. Alison Hammond makes surprise visit to Birmingham cafe with This Morning co-star, The popular Brummie posed for a photo with staff at Windowbox Caf, in Sutton Coldfield, ITV I'm A Celebrity star teases signing up for BBC Strictly Come Dancing this year. Ken Bruce took part in The Chase in October 2014. He also presented a Saturday morning show. [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. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. Bruce joined the BBC in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter, took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Terry Wogan in 1985 and became permanent mid-morning host in 1992. Click here to upload yours. This 'prize' replaced a CD wallet as of 27 February 2012. Sitting in the famous black chair. 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. 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.. 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