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. [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. | READ MORE. Ms Ackroyd joined the BBC in 2001 from the Yorkshire "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A man with the name of Wilfred Pickles brought regional dialect to the BBC as part of an anti-Nazi-propaganda strategy. Blake also regularly filled in for Nick Owen as presenter of the main edition of Midlands Today, and had occasionally presented the BBC Breakfast editions in addition to presenting the Midlands regional segments of the BBC's annual Children in Need telethon with Shefali Oza and Sarah Falkland. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. [16], He appeared before Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Court charged with possessing an offensive weapon, wounding with intent and affray. "It is imperative that we maintain the highest editorial standards. Big name anchors who present the BBC One bulletins including Huw Edwards, Fiona Bruce and Clive Myrie are understood to have their jobs protected and won't need to reapply. Blake 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. BBC News A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. The broadcaster hopes to find new roles for some of those Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally 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.". You would be stupid to think you are fine and you have years left, as you might not get your contract renewed. Christa Ackroyd, the co-presenter of the BBC's Look North programme, has been sacked by the corporation. A well-known personality in the English Midlands, he worked mostly for the BBC, where his credits include reporting and presenting on Midlands Today, the region's edition of Inside Out, and briefly on the TV series Watchdog. He currently hosts Radio 1sdrivetime show alongsideVick Hope. 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. 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. Home. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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.) In September 2009 he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment after being convicted of wounding. 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. Some have resigned, and others have even been sacked for various reasons. That meant news presenters tended to come from that traditional upper class, and not reflect their listenership as the BBC tries to do today. 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. (2009) and The Snarling (2018). Ms Croxall was presenting The Papers last night when she chuckled at a gag about the former PM ruling himself out of the Tory leadership race. [20] The court was told that Blake hit the teenager in the face with the pole. Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary Celtic & Leicester boss Martin O'Neill. It was even said that some listeners were less inclined to believe the news when Pickles was reading it.. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University for his contributions to television journalism. 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. Blake was found guilty of unlawful wounding and perverting the course of justice, but was cleared of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. "I wish all my colleagues there all the very best for the future. This was more than a radio show it was my entire social life. [12], Blake has also appeared in various TV shows and films including Nativity! The presenter has now been taken off air following a potential breach of impartiality, the PA news agency understands. 5/6 Craig Levein and Amy Irons find out what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. BBC News presenters will have to fight to save their jobs in screen tests as 14 hosts face getting the boot. 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. The star has been replaced by Kenny Allstar, who will be taking over the prestigious Saturday night slot at 9pm She made headlines last month To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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 confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts axed in shake-up BBC News and BBC World News channels cut 70 jobs in the UK as part of its plan to rebrand. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. [2], After his mother died of cancer in 2000, he raised money for a cancer support charity.[4]. Northern Ireland assistant Jimmy Nicholl dishes the dirt. Weve never had to reapply for our roles before. RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show after four years. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [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 BBC is expecting to save more than 1million a year by cutting the numbers of presenters. WebSacked in the Morning. Terms of Use The broadcaster hopes to find new roles for some of those affected. [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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. [23], As a result of the conviction, Blake was dismissed by the BBC on 14 August following an internal review.[24]. Privacy Statement 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. It has connotations of prestige and authority, but also of privilege and arrogance.. Martine Croxall, who has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, and Shaun Ley, who also presents World At One on Radio 4, are also thought to be in the line of fire. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "[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). This comes after the BBC backed down earlier this year on hiring a controversial left-wing presenter after an impartiality row. Episodes. [7] He had a short period of service as a presenter on National TV for BBC Breakfast, before he returned to his home city to become a presenter and reporter on the BBC's Midlands Today. Ms Ackroyd had co-presented Look North since 2001. 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. Now long-serving BBC broadcasters Martine Croxall, Jane Hill and Ben Brown are to lose their chief presenter roles as the corporation launches its new rolling news The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Explaining the changes, Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News, said: The way audiences consume news is changing. This incident eventually resulted in him being sacked by the BBC. The reputation 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. BBC News presenters are facing the axe and must prove their skills in a "screen test" to keep their jobs, it's been reported. Ms Croxall was presenting The Papers when she chuckled at a gag about the former PM ruling himself out of theTory leadership race. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And how can you make sure you've selected the correct player? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Some are retired while others are working for other networks. The news comes after radio host Jordan North revealed he has set his sights on the stations flagship breakfast show, which has been hosted byGreg Jamessince 2018. 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. View our online Press Pack. The "practical test" in the studio is thought to last 40 minutes as presenters will be assessed on how they perform. After that she moved into radio, first Pennine Radio then Radio Aire, where she became the country's first female radio news editor. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? I hope to uphold the legacy that Tiffany left in place and continue to showcase the hottest in Hip Hop music on a global scale. 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". In the new Britain, he writes, Tradition must play a part, but broader systems must now rule., Kat Eschner 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. One defender wrote: "Martine Croxall is obviously expressing excitement at the timing of 'hot news' during a segment that everyone knows is informal and conversational. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Jane Hill apologised to viewers for tearing up while reading a moving letter written by the jury of the inquest into the deaths of Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [21] The jury retired on 31 July 2009 before giving their verdict on 3 August 2009. Cookie Settings. | 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.