He told Metro: 'I was disappointed because I'm a great believer in continuity. Speaking last month, Paul confirmed the schedule's shake-up was the reason behind his departure. The Liverpool-born star enjoyed more than a decade at Radio 2 hosting the Sunday afternoon show.īut the host was unhappy about being asked to share duties with Rob Beckett, 37, which saw the comedian taking over for two three-month stints each year. He will now be reprising his show on Boom Radio and will host his first Sunday show on Easter Sunday alongside regular sidekick, long suffering producer Malcolm Prince. The presenter, 67, hosted a Sunday show for 14 years on the BBC station before he quit the station amid a mass exodus of popular talent at the corporation. My producer Malcolm and I are looking forward to our special TeamPOG show on Easter Sunday - who knows, this could be the start of a regular gig.'Įarlier this week it was revealed that Paul O'Grady has joined a rival radio station eight months after quitting BBC Radio 2. He said: 'It's great to be working with the team at Boom again. Last month it was revealed that broadcasting veteran Ken Bruce would be leaving Radio 2, to join rival station Greatest Hits Radio next month - and bringing his popular midmorning music quiz Popmaster with him. While another added: 'So sorry you've been treated this way by the BBC, you'll be missed.' Out with the old: Radio 2 fans have accused the BBC of ageism as a string of older DJs step back, including Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, Ken Bruce and Simon Mayo Others vented their fury at the BBC, with one person saying: 'The way the BBC is casually jettisoning its presenters at the moment is truly appalling.' Very much enjoyed Saturday Live with you at its helm. News of Richard's departure left listeners saddened, with one person saying: 'Disappointed to hear this news. Richard thanked listeners for their 'kind comments' in a post on social media - where he revealed he would be continuing with podcast 'The Rabbit Hole Detectives' on Spotify. 'We look forward to working with him on future projects.' The decision to relocate the show comes as part of the BBC's wider plan to move some key jobs and programmes out of London - to make the corporation more reflective of the UK as a whole.Ī BBC spokesperson told the publication: 'Richard has been brilliant on Saturday mornings and very much continues to be part of the Radio 4 family. Richard - who was one half of the 1980s British synth-pop duo the Communards - said that it is a 'shame' the programme is unable to remain in London as he admitted he believes that the show is 'doing really well' there. I'm sorry to go I've loved the programme, I've loved the people I've worked with, and it's been a big part of my life. I'd rather have had a longer goodbye to listeners. It's been frustrating for me having to wait for an announcement, and now it's my last programme on Saturday. Moving on: The clergyman, 60, is departing Saturday Live - which he co-hosts with broadcaster Nikki Bedi - after the show was relocated from London to Cardiff He told The Guardian newspaper: 'If you leave a programme after 12 years, a gentler process would have been nice. Richard's final show will be on Saturday and he has now addressed his exit for the first time, admitting it feels 'a little bit rushed'. The broadcaster has faced a mass exodus of top talent, with stars Ken Bruce, Paul O'Grady, Vanessa Feltz and Craig Charles among those to have departed. His exit comes amid a mounting 'ageism' row at the BBC following a major shake-up at sister station Radio 2. He was given the option to present the series from Cardiff but chose to leave. The clergyman, 60, made the decision to depart Saturday Live - which he co-hosts with broadcaster Nikki Bedi - after the show was relocated from London to Cardiff. It comes after Reverend Richard was left feeling 'frustrated and sad' over the way his BBC Radio 4 departure has been handled after 12 years on air. She also clarified that she left voluntarily and added: 'My lament was the lack of an official announcement or goodbye but I'm now very happy to be the new presenter of Round Britain Quiz.'Ī spokesperson for BBC Radio 4 declined to comment. Sad: Kirsty Lang has admitted she 'lamented' BBC bosses for the way they handled her exit from her Radio 4 show, after hosting the programme for 19 years
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