All news on the topic: Ken Bruce

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Ken Bruce lays into BBC over 'lack of support' despite securing 'biggest' show
Ken Bruce was a host on BBC Radio 2 from the late 1980s until last year - during which time he enjoyed audiences of more than 8 million listeners which he claims he achieved without support
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Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 show crashes off air and replaced with emergency music
Vernon Kay admitted 'everything's crashed' as the airwaves went silent during his mid-morning show earlier today, with the star confessing the system had 'gone kaput'
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BBC star Steve Wright planned to meet up with Ken Bruce days before death
BBC radio star Steve Wright's death shocked his colleagues when it was announced on Tuesday. Ken Bruce paid tribute to his pal and said they were planning to meet up
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Cher promises her first new songs in years and teases concert tour
After breaking records by becoming the first woman to have a No.1 hit for seven decades running, music legend Cher is promising new songs and is tempting fans with more concerts
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Vernon Kay shares Radio 2 replacement as he 'steps down' for Children in Need
BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay has revealed that he will be temporarily stepping down from his position on the radio station while he takes part in an epic fund-raising challenge for Children In Need
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Vernon Kay breaks silence on slump in Radio 2 listeners after Ken Bruce takeover
Vernon Kay took over the BBC Radio 2's mid-morning slot from popular broadcaster Ken Bruce in May
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Vernon Kay jets off on Venice holiday with daughter as wife Tess stays at home
Vernon Kay has been enjoying a 'tremendous' half-term break in Venice with his youngest daughter Amber, despite the news that the ratings for his BBC Radio 2 slot have dropped by 1.3 million
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Nightmare start for Vernon Kay as he loses more than 1 million Radio 2 listeners
Vernon Kay has lost more than one million listeners since taking over Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show - but bosses are still happy and the show remains the station's most popular
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Ken Bruce slams the BBC as he opens up about why he left Radio 2
The Radio 2 veteran has spoken out about why he left the BBC, explaining he felt it was "a shame" that he was forced to cut his contract early after working there for 31 years
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Radio 2's Sara Cox defends Vernon Kay as she talks ageism row and Ken Bruce exit
Radio 2's Sara Cox waded into the ageism row after listeners accused Radio 2 of "getting rid of it's legend" after they axed Ken Bruce and a number of older presenters in the last few years
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Sara Cox insists 'it's still Radio 2' and defends Vernon Kay as ratings plunge
Sara, who has hosted Radio 2’s drivetime slot since 2018, rubbished the idea that Ken Bruce's replacement is too young for the audience after slump in listeners
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BBC Radio 2 loses million listeners three months after Ken Bruce's forced exit
BBC Radio 2 have lost a million listeners since Ken Bruce left the station in March after the organisation decided to cut his contract short despite him having the most popular radio programme in the UK
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Biggest BBC radio rants of all time after Arielle Free's tense on-air clash
Following BBC Radio 1 DJs Charlie Hedges and Arielle Free's on-air clash, we revisit some of the most dramatic moments from the radio broadcaster over the years
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BBC presenters' pay in full as Gary Lineker top list for sixth year running
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has dominated the billing as he rakes in a seven-figure salary while Zoe Ball comes a close second
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Ken Bruce 'enjoying' life after Radio 2 but nervous ahead of PopMaster TV debut
Ahead of Ken Bruce's radio quiz PopMaster making its TV debut next week, the legendary broadcaster opens up on life after BBC Radio 2 and admits to having some reservations about making the switch from radio to TV
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'Anxious' Vernon Kay makes vow as he replaces Ken Bruce on first Radio 2 show
Four months after being confirmed as Ken Bruce's replacement on Radio 2, the big moment arrived for Vernon Kay as he took the mic for the first time since taking over from the broadcasting legend
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Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce
Vernon Kay has spoken out about his new job challenge as he takes over from Ken Bruce - whose show had an audience of 8.4m before he quit for Greatest Hits Radio
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EastEnders sign up 'thrilled' Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker to join BBC soap
The 69-year-old singer shot to fame in 1981 when Bucks Fizz were crowned winners with Making Your Mind Up - and now she is reigniting the memories with a special turn in hit soap opera
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Ken Bruce says 'I should have left sooner' as he slams 'disappointing' BBC exit
Ken Bruce says he has no regrets following his BBC Radio 2 exit last month but admits there were parts of his departure after decades of loyal service which could have been handled better
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Ken Bruce 'free to monetise brand and expand PopMaster further' after BBC exit
Ken Bruce's new TV show bases on his iconic PopMaster quiz show could be just the tip of the iceberg for the popular radio presenter after his BBC departure, according to a brand expert
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Ken Bruce lands new Channel 4 show with iconic PopMaster quiz after Radio 2 exit
The 72-year-old presenter hosted the PopMaster quiz while working at BBC Radio 2 for several decades. He brought it with him when he moved to Greatest Hits Radio
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Ken Bruce 'wasn’t given credit he deserved' at BBC after 40 years of dedication
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce has insisted that he wasn’t given the credit he deserved at the BBC as he expressed his disappointment with the way he was treated by bosses after the end of his Radio 2 show
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Ken Bruce jokes he works with 'dregs of broadcasting' at bash for new radio show
Radio 2 alumni including DJs Simon Mayo and Richard Allinson threw a launch party for the star, along with Paul Gambaccini, who still hosts a weekly broadcast on the station
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Ken Bruce 'in talks to turn PopMaster into TV show' as he starts new radio gig
Former Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce is reportedly planning to turn the iconic PopMaster into a TV show after he relaunched the quiz on his Greatest Hits Radio show on Monday
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Ken Bruce's Greatest Hits Radio show feels 'odd' as he starts with Beatles track
Ken Bruce, who recently departed BBC Radio 2 after decades on air, recently started his brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio