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Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce on the BBC – but fans are saying it's the end of Radio 2

Broadcasting veteran Bruce will present his final show on March 3, much to the anger of loyal listeners

Wales Online

BBC Radio 2 announce Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on coveted weekday slot

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! star Vernon Kay will replace presenter Ken Bruce on his weekday mid-morning slot on Radio 2, the BBC has confirmed

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 slot

Broadcasting veteran Bruce will present his final show on March 3.

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Vernon Kay to take over huge show on Radio 2

His first show will be on April 3.

Wales Online

Karren Brady says Radio 2's 'purge of the old-timers' has backfired as figures plunge

With Ken Bruce, Steve Wright, Paul O'Grady, Zoe Ball and Vanessa Feltz all leaving, listening figures have nosedived - and Karren Brady says BBC bosses are getting justice for the DJ cull

Daily Mirror

Why rumours of BBC Radio 2’s demise might be overstated

Could losing half a million listeners to rivals, plus Vanessa Feltz and Ken Bruce leaving, signal trouble – or that the station is doing something right?

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 listening figures plunge after veteran DJs dumped from station

Within the past six months, big stars like Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Vanessa Feltz, Craig Charles, Steve Wright and Ken Bruce all left Radio 2.

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Radio 2 listening figures plunge as fans abandon station after veteran DJs dumped

Zoe Ball's Radio 2 breakfast show has been the hardest hit, losing the most weekly listeners among the main BBC stations

Daily Mirror

From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic

Birmingham Post

Can BBC radio thrive in a new world of podcasts?

The loss of Ken Bruce, following other big-name DJs, is a blow for Radio 2. The challenge now is to stay relevant

The Guardian - UK

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to 'best presenter' Ken Bruce after shock departure

It was announced earlier today the legendary broadcaster was parting ways with the station, moving to Bauer to join Greatest Hits Radio.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce to leave BBC for new radio show

Broadcaster presented morning show on Radio 2 and joins Bauer station’s Greatest Hits Radio

The Guardian - UK

Ken Bruce quits BBC Radio 2 show after 31 years on air

Ken decided to part ways with the station and go on to pastures new.

Daily Record

All the victims of the Radio 2 bloodbath as Paul O'Grady announces new gig at rival station

There have been several departures from BBC Radio 2 in recent years, with presenters including Paul O'Grady, Ken Bruce, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz having left the BBC station

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The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball; The Most Streamed Christmas No 1s; Lights Out; Frozen Head and more

Capital and Steve Wright at Radio 2 offer choice Christmas soundtracks, while a true tale of cryonics is chilling listening

Wales Online

UK's most streamed Christmas number one named - and it's not Mariah

Queen and Whitney were in the running for the title

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Case 63; Scott Mills; Disaster Trolls

Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac add star power to a thrilling drama podcast; Scott Mills smooths his way into a new slot; and Marianna Spring confronts a conspiracy troll

Daily Mirror

Why has Scott Mills replaced Steve Wright on Radio 2 and how did he get famous?

DJ Scott Mills has replaced radio presenter Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 following his emotional exit from sister station BBC Radio 1 back in August, alongside co-presenter Chris Stark

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Daily Mirror

'Thrilled' Scott Mills says he's 'so lucky' as he opens first BBC Radio 2 show

DJ Scott Mills opened his debut BBC Radio 2 show with a bang this afternoon and admitted he felt 'so lucky' after his move from BBC Radio 1 to take over Steve Wright's show

Daily Mirror

Radio 2's Zoe Ball breaks silence on being BBC's highest paid woman but fears being axed

The Radio 2 Breakfast host, 51, is on a healthy £980,000 but admits she doesn't take it for granted after the BBC announced a huge new shake-up earlier this autumn

Daily Mirror

BBC Breakfast's Owain Wyn Evans lands own Radio 2 show as part of line-up change

BBC Breakfast weatherman Owain Wyn Evans has bagged a plum gig on Radio 2, telling fans it was a "dream" to be have his own show, which he'll be presenting from Wales

Wales Online

New Radio 2 line-up revealed after departure of stars Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz

Scott Mills has a start date after taking over from Steve Wright who presented an afternoon show for 23 years

Daily Mirror

Radio 2 unveils new line-up after major stars leave - including Scott Mills start date

The replacements for Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz have been announced in a huge shake up at BBC Radio 2

Daily Record

BBC Radio 2 fans confused as familiar voice replaces Steve Wright

It follows a huge reshuffle announced by the BBC.

Nottingham Post

BBC Radio 2 listeners baffled by Steve Wright replacement

Monday's show raised questions

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