', Radio presenter Mickey Clarke told listeners today he'd been 'sacked' because the BBC, 'needs to chase a younger audience. Thursday 09 May 2019 11:37 Radio host Danny Baker has been fired by the BBC after tweeting about the royal baby using a photo of a chimpanzee. But Ms Unsworth said during today's meeting at Broadcasting House: 'I'd like to apologise to the team for the way the story emerged, that was not our intention.'. "The controller phoned me up the next morning and said, 'Don't bother coming in today. Despite his work fail, Dan has gone on to have a long-standing career in television, fronting BBC Breakfast, Football Focus and, more recently, The NFL Show. The comments below have not been moderated. Colin Murray (born 10 March 1977) is a Northern Irish radio and television presenter. Mr Allen, who presented his … BBC Radio Presenter Exposes Identity of “Israel Lobbyists” Trying to Sack David Miller . 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Radio presenter Danny Baker has been sacked after posting a tweet about the royal baby using a photo of a monkey. Next week will be the last time Louise and Mickey will be on the shows. The pair have now been axed in line with an £80million savings programme, with Mr Clarke telling listeners today he'd been sacked because the BBC, 'needs to chase a younger audience. Investigation into government and police responses to child... Black magic plot behind love triangle 'blood bath': How... 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Inverdale began to work on the BBC's national radio stations in 1985, firstly on Radio 2's sports unit where he presented the final edition of Sport on 2 in August 1990, then between 1990 and 1994 at Radio 5, where he presented the flagship sports programme Sport on 5.In 1994 he became one of the main regular presenters on the relaunched BBC Radio 5 Live. Ms Derbyshire, who earns £215,000 a year, found out about the cut last week after reading it in a newspaper and admitted she was left 'absolutely devastated'. Ever. BBC presenter sacked over ‘racist’ royal baby photo. She posted an image of a screen from the presentation, entitled Modernising BBC News, which she said was being streamed to staff elsewhere in the BBC. Staff were left reeling at the scale of the cutbacks, which will see around one in 13 roles go and are part of an £80million savings programme. "I got sacked by talkSPORT on the third day in the job. The programme will continue to provide the best business, work and consumer news each morning and will now be extended by 15 minutes.'. Tweet; Facebook; Mail; British broadcaster Danny Baker has been sacked by the BBC … The 51-year-old presenter asked the BBC's director of news and current affairs Fran Unsworth if they had lied to her and her team about the show's goals. Yes! BBC radio host fired for using a chimpanzee photo in a tweet about the newborn son of duke and duchess of Sussex. Danny Baker fired from BBC Radio 5 Live following ‘offensive’ royal baby tweet. The incident came as he interviewed Redbridge councillor Michael Stark about the authority's plans to ban smokers from fostering children. As a result, the BBC, which has about 6,000 news staff, will cover fewer stories and plough more money into its online output, saying it was currently 'spending too much' on 'traditional linear broadcasting'. 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The TV presenter explained that he had an early start for the show but arrived too late to be on-air. The presenter … You're sacked,'" Dan recalled. BBC radio presenter fired for ‘racist’ tweet about Meghan Markle and royal baby. A BBC Radio anchor has quietly deleted a tweet in which he asked “Who are the Israel lobbyists that want ... Perhaps the “Israel lobbyists” that are on the brink of getting David Miller sacked might want to turn their attentions to BBC Arabic next Monday 17 February 2020 15:04, UK The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three days into his role at the network, before getting "sacked". Adrian Chiles was one of the first presenters of the popular early morning business programme. The radio presenter is also a columnist for the Sun newspaper Talksport presenter Jon Gaunt has been sacked after he called a London councillor a "Nazi" and an "ignorant pig" during a live debate. Clarke added: 'You've worked in this game all those years, getting the sack is an occupational hazard; its not the first time, hopefully it will be the last. B. roadcaster Danny Baker has been fired by BBC Radio 5 Live after he was accused of posting a racially insensitive tweet following the birth of the royal baby. ', She added: 'Our remit when we were set up: 1. ', Cooper hosts the early morning business news programme alongside lead presenter Sean Farrington, pictured, The news lead to an outpouring of support, and anger, from fans on social media. BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has spoken candidly about his career in television and radio, as the presenter addressed his time working for talkSPORT. "If you told me when I started that I would be doing four and a half years, I would have gone, 'Don't be daft,'" Dan admitted, before adding: "But I really enjoy it. In 2018, she told the Radio Times that she would “hang on by my fingernails” and she would “never give up” her slot. READ MORE: Oti Mabuse reacts as Strictly viewer speaks on way she looks at Bill. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) came under fire after veteran radio host Jon Holmes was sacked from his show to make room for increased diversity. Original journalism 2. Angus Deayton has been dropped as presenter of the BBC's quiz show Have I Got News For You after revelations about his private life. By Kara ... the BBC Radio 5 Live presenter tweeted a black and white photo of a man and woman holding hands with … Reaching underserved audiences 3. BBC radio presenter sacked for 'racist' royal baby tweet. "I was living in Liverpool at the time and I had to drive down every day.". 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Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Play it now! Evenings: James Whale, a presenter who was previously sacked from sister station TalkSport after encouraging listeners to vote for Boris Johnson in 2008 London Mayoral Election, in breach of electoral guidelines. Growing the digital figures. Mickey has been at the station since it started in 1994 and is a 5 Live legend. 1:20am May 10, 2019. The BBC has said it “very much regrets” a live on-air blunder that saw one of its radio presenters accidentally call Dominic Cummings a “d***” while her microphone was still on. BBC Radio Bristol presenter fired over 'racist' phone call On 8 November 2008, after coming off air from a weekday afternoon show, Mason was suspended by BBC Radio Bristol following an incident in which she made allegedly racist remarks made in an off-air phone conversation during a weekday afternoon show. The news sparked an outpouring of fury among fans of the show, who hit out at the BBC for axing the pair. Published: 03:19 EDT, 21 February 2020 | Updated: 04:39 EDT, 21 February 2020. Ms Unsworth, who earns £340,000 a year, apologised about the programme being cut, telling the host: 'I'm paid to make really difficult decisions about this.'. 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The show will continue to air on Radio 5 and will be extended by 15 minutes, starting at 5am from April. Veteran BBC radio presenter David Allen has hit out at the broadcaster live on-air after his popular show was axed this week. BBC says the veteran British broadcaster would be leaving his job as presenter on Radio 5 Live. 'Our digi figures are huge (our successful digital figures appear to be an inconvenience to those making the decisions). She told her followers: 'Head of internal comms just said to us all, 'enjoy and relax'. In the clip, she professed: “I’ll probably be sacked for that one.” The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Farrington told listeners today: 'Before we crack on with the rest of the show, we've got a bit of news about us on Wake Up To Money. BBC sack pundit Craig Ramage over criticism of Derby County's 'young black lads' Craig Ramage, a former Derby midfielder, apologised for his comments, saying they do not reflect his personal views. CAROL KIRKWOOD feared she would be "sacked" from her role as weather presenter on Thursday's edition of BBC Breakfast as she voiced her disapproval over … Meanwhile, the BBC host has released his new book Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives where he recounts inspiring stories of people that he has met throughout his long-standing career. They were discussing a court case in which … Official teaser shows all six stars reminisce on the iconic show as an emotional Jennifer Aniston asks, 'Where's the tissue box? 'Louise is a great broadcaster who has made a superb contribution to Wake Up To Money. Mr Allen, who presented his Saturday night show for 20 years, is now understood to be considering taking legal action against the BBC which could involve lodging an ageism complaint. Former 5 Live presenter will never work at BBC again, staff told George Riley was suspended in 2017 following multiple accusations of sexual assault George Riley, who … We wish them both well for the future. The presenter revealed there had been a terrorist incident, which resulted in him being absent from his broadcast. BBC radio host fired over racist royal baby tweet. Three Kenyan radio presenters have been sacked after asking if women are to blame for being attacked. The … ", "I love working with Louise [Minchin], I love the mornings and I love the challenge.". He commented: "I've only ever been sacked from one job. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The BBC host admitted it happened in the early part of his career when he was on a two-week contract with the network in his early 20s. Danny Baker was sacked from Radio 5 Live following an outcry over his royal baby tweet (Picture: Rex Shutterstock) Danny Baker has been fired from … When Holmes learned he was being axed from Radio 4’s The Now Show, bosses told him … Britain's Prince Harry (L) and his wife Meghan (R), accompanied by … 'It's part of a series of changes that you may have seen or heard that were announced lately to help Five 5 and BBC news reach new savings targets so that's the reasoning behind it. Thursday May 09 2019. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Ms Derbyshire condemned claims by the BBC that it is cutting her show because it failed to grow its live audience. The BBC Radio 5 Live host was slammed for the post, which he tweeted just hours after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry showed off little Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. In January, a cull of 450 jobs in the corporation's news department was unveiled. The presenter shines a light on those people who have shown selflessness and provided courage, even during challenging times. Ms Derbyshire live tweeted from a briefing to BBC staff about the cuts to the news division as part of a cost-reduction drive. We achieved all three.'. You can unsubscribe at any time. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. The Victoria Derbyshire programme on television will end 'later this year', Reduction in films on Newsnight, which will lead to job losses, Job losses at 5Live driven by 'changing listening habits', World Update on World Service English will be closed, Review of the number of presenters the BBC has and how they work. ', And she wrote of the BBC's director of news and current affairs: 'Fran Unsworth arrives.... 'Cheery' music in room like you hear when you're your put on hold.....'. Victoria Derbyshire last month confronted the chief of BBC News, asking if bosses had lied to her about the axing of her BBC Two current affairs programme. Furious Danny Baker told BBC boss to ‘f*** off’ as he was sacked over ‘racist’ Meghan Markle baby tweet Baker, 61, was axed amid a storm over … Sean Farrington will present the show solo from March. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Dan revealed the controller didn't "believe him" after he offered an explanation and apology for his lateness. An online petition calling for the corporation to reverse the BBC's decision to cut the programme has more than 30,000 signatures. BBC radio presenter sacked for 'racist' royal baby tweet Agence France-Presse London / Fri, May 10, 2019 ... 61, would be leaving his job as presenter on Radio 5 Live. Friends fans react in fury as James Corden is revealed to be host of the reunion special... and question what the British star has to do with the iconic show, Friends: The Reunion trailer is here! "I was an hour and a half late for the programme.". When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The BBC has sacked Danny Baker, saying he showed a "serious error of judgement" over his tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby.

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