@HappyStockton wrote: "#KenBruce I defy anyone not to have been in tears listening to Kens final words. BBC Radio 2. But, you know, Id made my decision before that.. Its a sad day for Radio 2 listeners. He added: My belief is that, when Im given a contract, I work to it and complete it. But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame, Bruce told Radio 4s Today programme. His suggestion of a biscuit, a sly link between the news and a solid slab of Fleetwood Mac. The new songs you'll be hearing on Radio 2. In Ken's final show for Radio 2, Nigel Harman chooses his last two Tracks of My Years. Do You see incomplete, outdated or incorrect information on our site? 25th Feb - 3rd March 2023 NEW ADDITIONS ARE IN BOLD MOVES AND CHANGES ARE IN ITALICS. Richard Marx performs live at Maida Vale as he opens Radio 2's Piano Room Month for 2023. Radio 4 is your clever friend and 6 Music is your bearded hipster friend who drops around with craft beer and asks you to reassess krautrock. I hate jingles. Global pop superstar P!nk performs live with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Maida Vale. Chesney Hawkes - The One And Only CAPITOL (EMI) Filinki (107.4k) . Edith Bowman reveals her favourite country music films through the songs that make them. Bruce is taking the quiz, which has been running since 1998, to his new Greatest Hits radio show as he owns the rights to the format. BIG NEWS We're excited to announce that Kenny Allstar is the host of the new Radio 1 Rap show, which will air on. Echoing the Beatles lyric from the Abbey Road medley track, he added: In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make and I have loved being here with you.. Bruce 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. Frequency: 88.190.2 FM; Freeview: 702; Freesat: 702; Sky (UK only): 0102; Virgin Media: 902; Virgin Media Ireland: 908; DAB 12B. Davies will introduce listeners to a new daily quiz replacing Popmaster. DJ, whose last track on his 'big show' was Queen's Radio Ga Ga, will continue to broadcast on the BBC. BBC Radio 2's programmes 03.03.2023 Friday LIVE - 12:00 - Jeremy Vine 00:00 - OJ Borg Ravio 2 OJ officially 'unofficially' starts the weekend! Our playlist stores a BBC Radio 2 track list for the past 7 days. The former X Factor contestant and. Thank you, Ken, for all those years on Radio 2 - and best of luck for the future." So You dont have to be afraid of that You wont know what songs have been played. As he signs off from the BBC after three decades, Helen Brown explains why his departure is such a blow, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, No more Brucie bonus rounds to get us through the day. Alternatively, you can select which cookies or technologies you want to allow in "Settings". Jo Whiley. 2023 UKRadioLive.com. Im usually a Radio 4 listener, but during the pandemic I found the station kept our household spirits up and our schedule vaguely on track. Ken Bruce has signed off from BBC Radio 2 for the final time. Responsible for the development of well respected diverse, national talent development and events project. . You no longer have to worry about not knowing what songs were playing earlier in your favourite radio. 03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton 90s Hairbrush Singalong Mixtape vol. Signing off with The Beatles The End, Bruce thanked his listeners for contributing to a daily two-way dialogue and said: I hope sometime in the future we may be able to continue doing that.. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Wake up and embrace the day with Zoe Ball and the team. Insiders said Bruces continued presence on Radio 2 would be free advertising for his new employers. Nowadays, it is estimated that BBC Radio 2 has over 15 million weekly listeners, mainly adults over the age of 35 (82% of listeners). Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Easy Now, 5. BBC Radio 2 broadcasts from its studios in Wogan House, adjacent to Broadcasting House in central London. You can find here the BBC Radio 2s schedule one week ahead and the related important information like the presenters name and the teasers of the programmes. For the best orientation of the music palette of the radio, which covers more than 40 years in numerous genres, the most skilled musical experts supervise the navigation in the vast ocean of melodies. To hear that he had decided to leave (to be replaced by the younger, shinier-toothed Vernon Kay) came as a shock. And so long as theyre not grasping greedily after sky-high salaries or behaving badly we want our becardiganed ageing DJs to leave gradually, gracefully, on their own terms. In an extended interview, Pedro Pascal talks to Zoe Ball about The Mandalorian. Listen to more than 2900 free internet radio stations from the UK streaming live online right now. So my natural feeling as a broadcaster is if Ive got 17 days to do, I want to do them.. BBC Music's Biggest Playlist. Listen to Radio 2 Playlist by BBC Music on Apple Music. Lost & Found (feat. The mood curdled when it transpired Radio 2 bosses had refused to let him work out his contract, insisting he get his slippers out from under the desk by lunchtime today. The world's best radio station, bringing you the biggest pop acts, the freshest new music and many moments of joy and hilarity. He also paid tribute to American jazz musician Wayne Shorter, who dies yesterday aged 89, by playing Birdland by Weather Report.. Drive-time star Steve Wright, 68, has been replaced by 49-year-old Scott Mills. Louise performs live with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Maida Vale. Displacing the stresses of life with a cuppa and trying to name three top 10 hits by Earth, Wind & Fire. 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Audio Bullys) Franky Wah & Cristoph - Darkest Hour (feat. We recommend to enable all cookies to guarantee the website properly work. Two Door Cinema Club - Wonderful Life (Official Video) - YouTube 0:00 / 3:20 Two Door Cinema Club - Wonderful Life (Official Video) 579,678 views Premiered Jun 23, 2022 #wonderfullife #popmusic. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. The station also features a number of comedy and drama programs, providing listeners with an enjoyable and diverse listening experience. Interplanetary Criminal) Michael Bibi & KinAhau - Different Side (feat. Bruce is moving to rival Bauers Greatest Hits Radio (GHR) in April to present a new morning show. This station features a largely AOR and adult contemporary playlist with programs being relayed on digital radio via DAB, Sky, Cable TV, IPTV, Freeview, Freesat and the Internet. The 72-year-old Scottish DJ who has presented his mid-morning programme from 9.30am to midday for more than 30 years told listeners not to expect secret messages or hidden agendas in the songs he played. Scott Mills goes deep on the unexpected objects that helped shape popular music. Share. Thank you, and Ill miss you, replied Bruce, who broadcast from a desk surrounded by cards from well-wishers. Bruce also told the BBC that he would have the freedom to play the music he likes classic pop and soul from the 60s onwards at GHR, also home to former BBC stars Simon Mayo and Mark Goodier. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Thursday, March 2, 2023 Radio 2 New Music Playlist. during the quiz. BBC Radio 2 Cookie files from analytics systems, social networks and other services help us to customise our website to better match your interests. So if You would like to ask for a song, or to send a word to the radio presenter, try the, BFBS Esports Live returns for a second series with OJ Borg, Boom Radio hires Paul OGrady for Christmas Day show, Radio 1 and Radio 2 work together on BBC Children in Need single, Adele, Ed Sheeran and Gary Barlow among those in Radio 2 Celebrates Songwriting, Sophie Ellis-Bextor to dance for 24 hours with BBC Radio 2, Rylan puts the record straight by saying hes ok, Adele tops Radio 2s National Album Day All-Female Chart Countdown, BBC wins Broadcaster of the Year at New York Festivals Awards, Reggae, poetry and a female playlist for BBC Radio 2, The Biggest Female Dance Hits From the 90s. Despite the occasional vagary the BBC was still the finest broadcasting corporation in the world, Bruce said. Last Tracklists. He wasnt quite the radio genius that Terry Wogan was, but he came from the same school of dry wit and had a similar ability to make a diverse audience of millions feel like members of a kitchen club. Trying to update it for younger listeners feels as phoney as a politician donning a baseball cap. The council employee won 27 out of the 39 available points during the Radio 2 quiz which included questions on Sir Cliff Richard, Slade, Cher and Bob Marley. Access unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, Over the years, Bruce says hes had his suspicions about some of the contestants getting assistance (googling, perhaps?) Broadcasts including programs with regular contributors such as singer Janey Lee Grace and Phil Swern. Comedy writers Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler have landed year-long contracts with BBC Studios' audio department, giving them the chance to work on Radio 4 show The News Quiz as well as develop their own ideas. BBC Radio 2 is one of the most popular radio stations in the United Kingdom broadcasting on FM between 88.1 and 90.2 FM. Mar 2. Join Last.fm for free to get your own music profile! Contacts - Phone number, SMS, E-mail, Facebook etc. 06 . I want to walk away while its the top thing., Ive gone at my own accord, I wanted to go at this time, he confirmed. Ill be playing the stuff I like. 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Bruce left the BBCs Wogan House studios to applause from staff, laden with gifts.He said it was bittersweet to leave and will absolutely look back on his last few weeks with fond memories. Radio is often described as the friend in the kitchen. Read about our approach to external linking. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Bruces departure is the latest, unnecessarily bloody blow in Radio 2s ongoing cull of its cosy older DJs. Presenters: Zoe Ball, Tina Daheley, Sara Cox, Ken Bruce, Jeremy Vine, Steve Wright, Jo Whiley, Trevor Nelson, Vanessa Feltz, Dermot O'Leary, Claudia Winkleman, Ryan Clark-Neal, Paul O'Grady, Fearne Cotton and OJ Borg BBC Radio 2 slogan: "More 2 it" Do You see incomplete, outdated or incorrect information on our site? BBC Radio 2 playlist. Help us, write to us on Facebook and in exchange we'll reward You with advertisement free use! Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show after 23 years. BBC Music Introducing Success Stories. Mon 25 Jul 2022 0930. Depending on the selected settings, some functions may become unavailable! In 1979 it became the first national 24-hour radio station in the UK. Stream songs including "breathin", "Don't Lie to Me" and more. Like Keaveny and Simon Mayo, Bruce is snowshoeing off to Greatest Hits Radio. Thanks so much and may we meet again somewhere.". Its all behind me. Sergei Prokofiev - Symphony No. Kieran Fowkes - Gone Too Long, The Fugees Feat. The legendary Popmaster host is leaving the show to join Greatest Hits Radio in a move which has angered a lot of Radio 2 listeners. A Radio 2 spokesperson previously said: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March., Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. And it was a decision that left people with tears streaming down their faces. Now Ive missed the question!. Kids! Radio 2? 1 hour, 57 minutes. 7 in C sharp minor, op. tracklist / playlist for radio show, 23 tracks, 1 hour 57 minutes, Pop . 120 rows BBC Radio 2 playlist. BBC Music's Biggest Legends. With almost 15 million weekly listeners, BBC Radio 2 deserves the BBC radio station fleets flagship title. Main content. Read about our approach to external linking. Radio 2 will also broadcast each decade's charts from 1960-1999 during the Sounds Of The 60s/70s/80s/90s shows on Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 November, alongside a one-off programme on BBC. Congratulations. BBC Radio 1 is known for its strong emphasis on new music and emerging artists, and has a long-standing tradition of supporting new and upcoming talent, often featuring them on their special programs like the Live Lounge. BBC Music's Biggest Chill. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. All rights reserved. Soul, R&B, funk, disco and everything in between. cant disagree with a lot of the comments, popmaster is of course an institution every morning at 10.30 uk time, Jeremy Vine must be one of the most irritating guys on British radio stooping so low to talk about the merits of having a toilet brush in the bathroom ! :). Ken Bruce said his early exit from BBC Radio 2 seems a shame as the veteran broadcaster presented his final show after more than four decades at the corporation. Being a good social distancer and a natural live broadcaster, Bruce later reflected, Scott relocated to the bathroom, where he seamlessly continued answering the question and scored rather well. This is what the Bruce show what Radio 2 is all about: decent, British, cracking on. Radio 2's Owain is here, talking Britney, drumming and his new life as an early-riser! bbcradio2's top artists: Lizzo, P!nk, Sugababes. He then did his usual handover to Jeremy Vine, as he said: " For the last time, it's 12 o'clock, here's Jeremy." I promise not to cheat. Sugababes Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhn Donaghy perform live at Maida Vale. The UK's most listened to radio station. We can't wait for him to continue to champion UK Rap and Hip-Hop! 2 Featuring absolute belters from Whitney. Preferred radio stations and music genres, user's Favorites, stations reviews and many other services need your personal data processing. Steve Wright today announced that he will step down from The Big Show, his Radio 2 programme broadcast. Role involved festival partnerships, team management, event and session programme of home-grown & international events, music industry opportunities, and maintaining . Online Radio Box uses cookies in order to provide the best service for our users. Its entirely within the BBCs right to ask me to step away a little early, he told Radio 4s Today programme. Dont know what songs been playing on the radio. Asked about walking away from such a successful show on Radio 2, Bruce replied: Its become the biggest programme on British radio, and I dont want to preside over any decline. @KennyAllStar. @topsy1973 wrote on Twitter: "What a fitting final song for Ken Bruce's last show.in tears.farewell Sir Ken! Clementine Douglas - Chale, Bowling For Soup - Girl All The Bad Guys Want. Read more. The celebrities who came on to celebrate the Tracks of their Years were greeted like customers at his old car-hire place. Something went wrong, please try again later. Authorization is only required to store your personal settings. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Drive-time star Steve Wright, 68, has been replaced by 49-year-old Scott Mills. 28/4, Sergey Rachmaninov - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. Sugababes, P!nk, Haircut 100, Michael Ball and more stars live! Its not a problem., When asked what tips he would give TV presenter Vernon Kay, who will take over his Radio 2 slot on a date yet to be announced, Bruce said: Vernon doesnt need my advice. Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music. The commercial station (whose audience figures rose by a million last year) doesnt embarrass itself by chasing younger listeners. His first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984, and the following year he fronted the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, taking over from Sir Terry Wogan. Listen to all Radio 2's Piano Room Month 2023 performances so far. He then played Trustfall by Pink, a song about the plunges people take when they want to test the devotion of those around them.. Our playlist stores a BBC Radio 3 track list for the past 7 days. BBC Radio 2 Playlist - 18th February 2023 - playlist by stevenixon | Spotify Home Search Your Library Create Playlist Liked Songs Privacy Center Privacy Policy Cookies About Ads Your Privacy Choices Cookies English Preview of Spotify Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. In early years, much programming and music was common to both Radio 1 and Radio 2. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. If youre on social media, the Greatest Hit Radio Twitter icon is Ken Bruce., Ken is an advert for Greatest Hits Radio now, so I can understand why they might have thought we need to hasten these things. Fearne's also got a Girl Power Playlist, celebrating International Womens' Day. Through it all was the arm around the shoulder of Radio 2. Playlist BBC Radio 2 Record of the Week fribbleblib 72 likes123 songs, about 7 hr 30 min # title album Just A Kiss Lady A Just A Kiss 3:38 I'll Take Care of You - Radio Edit Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart I'll Take Care of You (Radio Edit) 3:18 Lie Next to Me Will Young 3:37 He was unhappy at having to play dance tracks from the 90s and 2000s as Radio 2 attempts to attract a younger audience. Today, Ken Bruce is leaving the mid-morning slot hes occupied for three decades. Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. All rights reserved. Welcome Bore-Dahlings to Owain's show, filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings! But Ill probably have to tune in for the odd blast of PopMaster. 30 September 1967 was the date of the first broadcast of this station. Afro House; BBC Radio 2 today announces a new afternoon schedule, to launch later this year. Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce hosts his last Radio 2 show after 30 years on mid-mornings. Paul. In mid-May 2020, a PopMaster contestant called Scott delighted the quizs fans by calling in from his workplace. The Mega Mastermix: Howard Jones, George Benson, The Batcave and more! The son of a Glasgow tobacconist, Bruce trained as an accountant and later worked in car hire, before slowly building a broadcasting career up from a hospital radio hobby; he settled into Radio 2s mid-morning slot like it was an old armchair. Bruces departure was soured by a row when BBC bosses brought forward the date of his final show. Zoe Ball Meets Pedro Pascal, aka The Mandalorian. On BBC Sounds, on your smart speaker, and on 88-91FM. How do we use Cookies. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is a Place On Earth, 4. BBC Radio 2 also offers a variety of lifestyle and entertainment programs, covering everything from travel, food, health, and gardening to arts and culture. Radio Station. All parties agreed that the dispute over departure should not overshadow Bruces final show. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Google Search. Featured Artists During his final address he thanked listeners, members of the Ken Bruce Preservation Society who gave him a bottle of Irish cream liquor, and his production crew. But I dont like to use the word cheat because I cant prove anything. Scott was halfway through answering a question when a colleague entered the room. . The legendary Popmaster host is leaving the show to join Greatest Hits Radio in a move which has angered a lot of Radio 2 listeners. Programme Website. The following days were a blur of grief during which my friends and family left flowers and bottles on my doorstep. . If the online broadcast of BBC Radio 2 doesn't start, or lags. Due to budget cuts, in 1975 the broadcasting hours for BBC Radio 2 were reduced. Sam Smith - I'm Not Here To Make Friends, 7. Filinki (107.4k) Save . 19:30. Install the free Online Radio Box app for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! Read about our approach to external linking. 00:00 OJ Borg Ravio 2 OJ officially 'unofficially' starts the weekend! The show included the final BBC edition of Popmaster, the quiz which regularly delivers the days peak listening audience. Similar programmes By genre: Music > Pop. Because younger presenters arent what Radio 2 listeners want. Playing What We Want - No requests. ever! 21:00. Go directly to shout page, Barry Danielian, Bill Holloman, Clark Gayton, Curt Ramm, Ed Manion, Ron Aniello, Tom Timko & Bruce Springsteen. And it feels aimed more squarely at the older listener than the entire family. Do You think You know more about the radio? BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 Playlists: Today's Top Hits BBC Radio 2 Radio 2 Playlists: Today's Top Hits Home Big hits of today and recent weeks. Thirty minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks. BBC Radio 2 is one of the most popular radio stations in the United Kingdom broadcasting on FM between 88.1 and 90.2 FM. BBC bosses terminated Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce's contract a month early as they prepare to welcome replacement Vernon Kay to the coveted mid-morning timeslot. txt/whatsapp: 07593 850 639 email: studio@housepartyradio.net - @housepartyradio, Brian Kennedy And Ronan Keating - These Days. In time of talk, frontline presenters lead the verbal communication for the highest level of intelligibility in various shows.