Ken Bruce

Bruce will host a new daily show for Bauer's station Greatest Hits Radio, taking his iconic PopMaster game with him. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: DJ Ken ...

It’s a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I can’t wait to start,” Kay said. ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bauermedia.ghr)It can also be found on Freeview channel 716 and Sky channel 0151. I can’t wait to hear his brilliant new show.” He has also fronted Radio 2’s coverage of the [Announcing Bruce’s departure](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/where-ken-bruce-radio-2-greatest-hits-radio-station-2175749?ico=in-line_link) on 17 January, Radio 2 tweeted: “We have some news… He said on Twitter last week: “I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. You can access the You’ll be desperate to leave the building.” [Zoe Ball](https://inews.co.uk/topic/zoe-ball?ico=in-line_link) told him: “Five more days of Ken Bruce. [31 years as the presenter of the BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/the-bbc-has-stopped-caring-about-radio-ken-bruce-leaving-radio-2-is-the-price-2090409?ico=in-line_link), [Ken Bruce](https://inews.co.uk/topic/ken-bruce?ico=in-line_link) is leaving [ for pastures new](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/ken-bruce-when-leave-bbc-radio-2-greatest-hits-why-joining-date-last-morning-show-2088950?ico=in-line_link). [after 45 years on the BBC it was “time for a change”](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/ken-bruce-why-leaving-bbc-radio-2-where-mid-morning-show-host-going-2091328?ico=in-line_link), explaining: “Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March. [who replaces him](https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/ken-bruce-who-replace-radio-2-odds-predictions-taking-over-bbc-show-host-2091501?ico=in-line_link) and [how to tune in to his new show](https://inews.co.uk/news/ken-bruce-promises-golden-oldies-when-he-joins-greatest-hits-radio-after-row-over-bbc-radio-2-axing-classics-2090119?ico=in-line_link).

Bruce has been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland. The DJ is moving over to commercial station Greatest Hits Radio, ...

“Lots of lovely music on this programme,” he said, introducing his show with “Can You Feel It” by The Jacksons. He was met with a round of applause by those in the studio. “Sean from Buxton has said, ‘Don’t forget, Ken, to sew some kippers into the lining of the studio curtains before you go.’ Well, that’s not a very nice thing. “You are very loved,” Ball told Bruce has her show drew to a close this morning. I wouldn’t do a thing like that in this studio.” [he was axed early by the BBC in efforts to prevent him from promoting his new Greatest Hits show.](/arts-entertainment/tv/news/ken-bruce-bbc-radio-2-greatest-hits-b2291820.html)

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 ...

I’ve attempted to turn up whenever I’m required to turn up. Vernon said: “"I’m absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. Prior to his departure, Ken said he would “always be proud” of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but wanted to continue his career “in a slightly different way in the next few years”. In a statement the BBC said: “Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it’s always been known he’s leaving in March. He admitted he was “a little surprised and disappointed” to discover he was [Ken Bruce](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ken-bruce) has said his early exit from [Radio 2](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc-radio-2) “seems a shame” after spending more than 30 years working at the [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc).

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

In response to his comments, a Radio 2 spokesperson previously said: “Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it’s always been known he’s leaving in March. 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. Bruce was also pictured surrounded by cards from well-wishers in the Radio 2 studio on his last day.

Ken Bruce hosted his much-loved BBC Radio 2 show for the final time on March 3 after he announced he would be moving to Greatest Hits Radio.

"Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. I can’t wait to hear his brilliant new show.” As Ken started his final show, he told listeners and Zoe Ball: "I'm going to miss you," before warning: "Don't look for any hidden messages or secret agendas. He began his final show with Can You Feel It by The Jacksons. He said of the appointment: "I’m absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. Since its launch Clarkson’s Farm has highlighted the real issues being faced by farmers today.

His final mid-morning programme will air from 9.30am to midday on Friday.

In response to his comments, a Radio 2 spokesperson said: “Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it’s always been known he’s leaving in March. Let’s enjoy the week ahead!” he tweeted. Ken Bruce is due to present his final show on BBC Radio 2 after more than three decades.

The DJ is hosting his last show earlier than expected after bosses asked him not to complete his contract.

Radio host, who is leaving BBC after 46 years, speaks of his sadness at coming off air early before end of his contract.

Describing interviewing Stevie Wonder at Abbey Road Studios, Bruce said: “He was in a dressing room, I was there. Reflecting on his time at the broadcaster, Bruce said: “I love daily broadcasting, it’s what I’ve done for years and years. “My belief is that when I’m given a contract, I work to it and complete it and I haven’t had, over the last 46 years, very much time off ever,” he said. And he answered questions and played to illustrate the answers which I thought: ‘I may have died and gone to heaven here. He has presented a morning radio show on Radio 2 since 1986, with a two-year break in the early 1990s. Vernon Kay is returning to the BBC to take over Bruce’s Radio 2 slot.

Ken Bruce's mid-morning radio show was an arm round the shoulder. As he signs off from the BBC after three decades, Helen Brown explains why his departure ...

His suggestion of a biscuit, a sly link between the news and a solid slab of Fleetwood Mac. The following days were a blur of grief during which my friends and family left flowers and bottles on my doorstep. He wasn’t 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. 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 2’s mid-morning slot like it was an old armchair. Through it all was the arm around the shoulder of Radio 2. “But I don’t like to use the word ‘cheat’ because I can’t prove anything. Rather like golf, we trust people to play by the rules.” In mid-May 2020, a PopMaster contestant called Scott delighted the quiz’s fans by calling in from his workplace. Through all the fear and uncertainty, Radio 2 kept calm and carried on. “It’s entirely within the BBC’s right to ask me to step away a little early,” he told Radio 4’s Today Programme. 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. Bruce’s departure is the latest, unnecessarily bloody blow in Radio 2’s ongoing cull of its cosy older DJs.

Ken Bruce shares 'emotional' exit after final show for Radio 2 after 31 years.

Radio 2 recognise Ken is now a Greatest Hits brand and every extra moment he’s in a BBC studio is free advertising for his new gig.” Starting his final show today, he told listeners and Zoe Ball "I'm going to miss you", before going on to add: "Don't look for any hidden messages or secret agendas. Another added: "Congratulations on all you have achieved, Ken. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Enjoy!" [Ken Bruce](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ken-bruce) bid an emotional farewell to listeners as he hosted his final Radio 2 show after 31 years.

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

Prior to his departure, Bruce also said that he would “always be proud” of his association with the BBC and Radio 2, but that he wanted to continue his career “in a slightly different way in the next few years”. The presenter will be moving to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. The presenter will be moving to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm

Ken Bruce has said his early exit from BBC Radio 2 'seems a shame' after he spent more than four decades at the corporation. The 72-year-old radio presenter ...

Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. He added: ‘My belief is that, when I’m given a contract, I work to it and complete it. [Ken Bruce had intended to fulfil contract with Radio 2 but the BBC ‘wanted him to leave earlier’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/24/ken-bruce-says-bbc-wanted-him-to-leave-before-radio-2-contract-ended-18346127/?ico=more_text_links) Ken also told Radio 4: ‘Gardening leave is a known concept in broadcasting, and in many other areas. [Vernon Kay will take over his Radio 2 slot](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/24/vernon-kay-confirmed-as-ken-bruce-replacement-on-bbc-radio-2-18343482/) on a date yet to be announced, while Gary Davies, host of the station’s Sounds Of The 80s, will present the mid-morning show from March 6 until he takes over the helm. [Vernon Kay emotional as he speaks out on taking over from Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/27/vernon-kay-becomes-emotional-as-he-speaks-about-ken-bruce-takeover-18352521/?ico=more_text_links)

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

In response to his comments, a Radio 2 spokesperson previously said: “Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it’s always been known he’s leaving in March. 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. Bruce was also pictured surrounded by cards from well-wishers in the Radio 2 studio on his last day.

Ken Bruce bows out at Radio 2 saying he regrets being asked to leave early by BBC bosses. He will play the music he likes – and take the Popmaster quiz with ...

We wish Ken all the best for the future.” “And I understand the BBC were in the process of preparing an offer for me to continue. He’s a great guy and I wish him all the very best.” Twice he told listeners not to read any “hidden agendas” in his final musical selections. “Ken is an advert for Greatest Hits Radio now, so I can understand why they might have thought we need to hasten these things. Davies will introduce listeners to a new daily quiz replacing Popmaster. I want to walk away while it’s the top thing.” He added: “My belief is that, when I’m given a contract, I work to it and complete it. It’s not a problem.” But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame,” Bruce told Radio 4’s Today programme. “I’ll be playing the stuff I like. Insiders said Bruce’s continued presence on Radio 2 would be “free advertising” for his new employers.

The veteran DJ hosts his last mid-morning show on the network before joining rival Greatest Hits Radio.

But on his new show on Greatest Hits Radio (GHR), Bruce said: "I'll be playing the stuff I like. But the big question is what will be Bruce's parting words before he hands over to Vine at midday? As a pop and RnB fan, I was surprised by the playlist. I’ve never been bombarded with so many emails and WhatsApp messages from readers on a story. We don’t want Bruce to go but these things happen." Asked how Eurovision compares to the rest of his time on Radio 2, Bruce said: "It’s a moment of brightness, joy and dazzling excess - compared to the daily ritual of waiting by the Wogan House coffee machine!" "I like Vernon Kay but he’s got big shoes to fill. Joking that the sound of rustling paper is "always good on radio", Bruce also jokes he has finally managed to get his hands on one of the show's t-shirts as part of a Radio 2 goodie bag. In his final link on Radio 2, Bruce has thanked everyone who has played their part in the show over the years - with particular appreciation for listeners. "And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make - and I have loved being here with you." Ken Bruce has left the Radio 2 building for the final time after 30 years of hosting his mid-mornings show. A few minutes ago, Ken Bruce walked out of the Radio 2 studios at Wogan House in central London for the last time as a presenter, greeted by a round of applause by the assembled fans, colleagues and journalists.

Fellow DJs and listeners pay tribute to the presenter as he leaves the BBC after almost 50 years.

"And what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce," he added in a statement. "I understand the BBC were in the process of preparing an offer for me to continue. The BBC said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. I want to walk away while it's the top thing." Ken is an advert for Greatest Hits Radio now so I can understand why they might have thought, we need to hasten these things. But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining [on my contract], it seems a shame." "I really couldn't do it without the listeners, who contribute and complete the dialogue. We wish Ken all the best for the future." "If you're on social media, the Greatest Hits Radio Twitter icon is Ken Bruce. [Bruce announced his departure from Radio 2 in January](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64305756), describing his time at the station as "tremendously happy" but adding it was "time for a change". Quoting the song, he told listeners: "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make - and I have loved being here with you." The Glaswegian presenter left his Radio 2 show earlier than anticipated, after the BBC asked him not to complete his contract, a decision he said he was disappointed by.

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

He’s a great guy and I wish him all the very best.” It’s not a problem.” After popping in to preview his Radio 2 show, Vine said he is “going to miss” Bruce and he is the “best” out of the “great people” he has worked alongside.

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

He’s a great guy and I wish him all the very best.” It’s not a problem.” After popping in to preview his Radio 2 show, Vine said he is “going to miss” Bruce and he is the “best” out of the “great people” he has worked alongside.

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…

I would have finished on the 24th anyway, so it seems a shame. I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. "It's a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I can't wait to start." On BBC Radio 2, Kay said: "I'm absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2. "And what an honour to be following in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. [Vernon Kay will take over from Bruce](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23345111.vernon-kay-revealed-ken-bruces-replacement-radio-2/) on BBC Radio 2 at a date yet to be announced. "We are delighted to announce that legendary broadcaster @RealKenBruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April." The presenter will be moving to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm. Let’s enjoy the week ahead!— Ken Bruce (@RealKenBruce) [leaving Radio 2](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/leisure/national/23359785.ken-bruce-present-final-bbc-radio-2-show-three-decades/) at the end of the month, however the BBC brought forward his finishing date to today. In a subdued on-air farewell, Bruce said it had been an honor working for the BBC which he described as the "finest broadcaster in the world". [as he broadcast for the final time on the BBC](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/23359862.ken-bruce-opens-last-bbc-radio-2-show-receiving-thank-you-cards-fans/).

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

He’s a great guy and I wish him all the very best.” It’s not a problem.” After popping in to preview his Radio 2 show, Vine said he is “going to miss” Bruce and he is the “best” out of the “great people” he has worked alongside.

It's the end of an impressive era for Glaswegian Ken Bruce after three decades on BBC Radio 2 but, fortunately, there are new beginnings for the radio ...

You can listen to Greatest Hits Radio on the go on the free app, simply download via the How can you listen to Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio? You can also listen on your smart speaker by saying Play Greatest Hits Radio on Alexa or Play Greatest Hits Radio on tune-in on Google Home. When does Ken Bruce start on Greatest Hits? When does Ken Bruce start on Greatest Hits Radio? Bruce will be heading to rival station Greatest Hits Radio after leaving the BBC.

Fellow DJs and listeners pay tribute to the presenter as he leaves the BBC after almost 50 years.

"And what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce," he added in a statement. "I understand the BBC were in the process of preparing an offer for me to continue. The BBC said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. I want to walk away while it's the top thing." Ken is an advert for Greatest Hits Radio now so I can understand why they might have thought, we need to hasten these things. But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining [on my contract], it seems a shame." "I really couldn't do it without the listeners, who contribute and complete the dialogue. We wish Ken all the best for the future." "If you're on social media, the Greatest Hits Radio Twitter icon is Ken Bruce. [Bruce announced his departure from Radio 2 in January](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64305756), describing his time at the station as "tremendously happy" but adding it was "time for a change". Quoting the song, he told listeners: "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make - and I have loved being here with you." The Glaswegian presenter left his Radio 2 show earlier than anticipated, after the BBC asked him not to complete his contract, a decision he said he was disappointed by.

The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a 'quick goodbye' after 30 years behind the microphone.

[Bruce presented his final mid-morning Radio 2 show](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/what-to-listen-to/ken-bruces-final-radio-2-show-best-business-bows-dignity-intact/) after 30 years behind the microphone, and despite saying it was a “shame” to be put on gardening leave, signed off with the “quick goodbye” he had promised. The BBC said: "Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and it's always been known he's leaving in March. We wish Ken all the best for the future." [“merciless chasing of younger audiences”](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/01/22/exodus-stars-listeners-bbc-radio-launches-land-grab-tiktok-generation/) and said that their attitude to older presenters and listeners alike was: “You’re too old, you’re too staid, you’re too middle-class, you’re too middle-aged.” [“shame” to be leaving BBC 2 early](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/01/17/ken-bruce-leave-bbc-radio-2-30-years-time-right/), but [wrapped up his final show](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/what-to-listen-to/ken-bruces-final-radio-2-show-best-business-bows-dignity-intact/) without making a fuss. [attempts to appeal to younger listeners](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/28/paul-ogrady-radio-2-bid-young-audience-no-sense/).

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 ...

Radio 2’s playlists are generally scheduled elsewhere, but Bruce seemed to have had the say on his final day and chose to go out on the final medley of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album. Er, 3 April, Greatest Hits Radio, whose publicity team will already have clipped that line to advertise their gain of the BBC’s loss – one of its greatest broadcasters, still with spring in his voice at 72. Unusually for a BBC star, Bruce rarely did other shows or corporate appearances; his days and nights were directed to getting access to enough vocabulary and facts to energise the dullest morning. Interim host Gary Davies will be expected to get the numbers lower and slower, so that permanent replacement Vernon Kay’s first shows cannot be reported to have “lost millions”. And schedule predecessor Zoe Ball, handing over for the last time at 9.30am, upgraded for the occasion from her default “My lovely!” to “My darling Ken!” [Radio](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/radio) 2 claims to have been keen for him to stay.

Ken Bruce said goodbye to his listeners for the final time on Friday, more than 35 years after he first started his BBC Radio 2 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.

He added: "And I would just like to say thank you, particularly to Phil McGarby and Jeanine Mayer-Smith, they are the only two in the production team, what a fabulous pair they have been. A third shared: "I've listened to Ken Bruce for as long as I can remember. I'll miss you on Radio 2." However, I feel that after 45 years of full-time broadcasting on BBC Radio, it's time for a change." Thanks to all who have sent any kind of message of congratulations or good riddance!" "Thankyou Ken. Enjoyed listening." Best of luck to him. He continued: "Thank you so much, and may we meet again somewhere. He closed his Friday show by playing Golden Slumbers by The Beatles. Ken, 72, is leaving the network to join commercial station Greatest Hits Radio next month. We talk to each other on a daily basis, and I hope sometime in the future we may be able to continue doing that."