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Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 as he starts new job

Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 and wanted to prove his worth after leaving the Beeb. The legendary broadcaster has started his new role on Greatest Hits Radio.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to plan his day' after Radio 2 exit as he launches new show

The Glasgow-born broadcaster's new show started on Monday on Greatest Hits Radio at 10am, and after 31 years in his previous timeslot, Ken says it will take some time to adjust to the schedule after 40 years at BBC Radio 2.

Daily Record

Paddy McGuinness joins Vernon Kay for most Boltonian picture after 'blunder' at Wembley Stadium

The two Bolton stars were reunited in the stands as they cheered on Bolton Wanderers

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BBC pays tribute to Paul O'Grady as former employer 'shocked and saddened' by his death

The BBC has paid tribute to 'much loved' former Radio 2 presenter Paul O'Grady following his 'unexpected but peaceful' death aged 67 on Tuesday night

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady tributes flood in as Lorraine Kelly brands him the 'kindest man'

Paul O'Grady has died "unexpectedly but peacefully" aged 67 as floods of famous friends and pals rush to pay tribute to the late star.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce says he ‘wasn’t being difficult’ about BBC exit

Broadcaster says he was ‘annoyed’ when corporation asked him to leave Radio 2 three weeks early

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce was 'disappointed' Radio 2 bosses didn't trust him to exit on his own terms

Ken announced he would be leaving Radio 2 in January, becoming the latest big name star to part ways with the station. He follows in the footsteps of Paul O’Grady, Graham Norton, Chris Evans, Craig Charles and Vanessa Feltz in what has been described as a ‘legends exodus’

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Fans react in disbelief as Vernon Kay reveals he's approaching a big birthday

They told the new BBC Radio 2 mid-morning host that he looks nothing like his years

Manchester Evening News

New BBC role for Paul O'Grady after he lands job at rival station less than a year after Radio 2 exit

Paul has now revealed that he will be joining Boom Radio.

Daily Record

Tess Daly reveals the TV-watching trick that keeps her in top shape at 53

The Strictly presenter sets an alarm and holds a length of wood for one minute to tone up her arms - and does yoga and lunges in font of her favourite shows

Daily Mirror

Vanessa Feltz slams 'disrespectful' BBC after Ken Bruce 'ousted' from Radio 2

Vanessa Feltz has gone in on her former workplace for their 'disrespectful' treatment of the Scots broadcaster.

Daily Record

BBC Radio 2 launches new quiz after Ken Bruce takes Popmaster to new job

The new quiz called Ten to the Top is an accumulator, where each player will be asked ten questions about pop music, with the value of points increasing.

Daily Record

Vernon Kay hits red carpet with rarely seen Tess Daly lookalike daughter after emotionally securing new BBC R2 gig

The TV and radio star was joined by 18-year-old Phoebe at the John Wick Chapter 4 UK premiere

Manchester Evening News

The week in audio: The Witch Trials of JK Rowling; Dear Daughter; Sisters – review

The Harry Potter author talks about her struggles with fandom; Namulanta Kombo’s acclaimed World Service show returns; and Kaitlin Prest investigates sibling power struggles

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Daily Record

Ken Bruce left listeners in tears with emotional BBC Radio 2 exit show

The legendary broadcaster introduced his final show for the radio station, and told listeners not to look for any 'hidden agendas' in his music choices.

The Guardian - UK

‘Was he sticking pins in dolls of BBC managers?’: Ken Bruce signs off from Radio 2 after 31 years

It wasn’t hard to read between the lines as the most loved and fluent BBC broadcaster since Terry Wogan played songs about round pegs in square holes and a place far away where people mean what they say

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce utters final words on Radio 2 as he leaves BBC after 45 years

DJ delivered a mic-drop message directly to the BBC

The National (Scotland)

Ken Bruce leaves BBC Radio 2 after broadcasting his final show

Ken Bruce broadcast his final show on BBC Radio 2 on Friday, March 3. He is moving to Greatest Hits Radio and will be replaced in Radio 2 by Vernon…

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Wales Online

Ken Bruce exit speech and last song as listeners in tears over broadcaster's final BBC Radio 2 show

BBC Radio Two presenter Ken Bruce is leaving his PopMaster quiz show after 31 years hosting the show

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce hails BBC despite the ‘occasional vagary’ during final Radio 2 show

In his last address he thanked listeners, members of the Ken Bruce Preservation Society and his crew.

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce opens last BBC Radio 2 show and says early exit is ‘a shame’

The presenter will be moving to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm

Daily Mirror

Ken Bruce says BBC forcing him to leave early is a 'shame' after 31-year career at Radio 2

Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce presents his last ever show on Radio 2 today after the BBC cut his contract short and announced he would be replaced by Vernon Kay

Wales Online

Ken Bruce says it 'seems a shame' as he prepares for last ever Radio 2 show

Ken says he wanted to have his last 17 days

Daily Mirror

BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw as Ken Bruce is forced out early

BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months – with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay’s dad warns he has ‘big shoes’ to fill as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Vernon dad's warning comes as his predecessor Ken Bruce claimed he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining that his last show will air this Friday, rather than the end of March

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