Mr Hazell, who is from Ipswich and worked for the BBC from 2006 to 2021, denied both allegations throughout the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. The new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. WATCH: Naga Munchetty calls for more diversity in newsrooms. George Riley, who had been with 5 Live for more than a decade when he was suspended in 2017. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. The tweet, which he later deleted but which has been. 14:56 EST 29 Apr 2021. ', "So, in a way it did me a favour because it forced it but I've always had this in the back of my head, 'Always remember Liz, it's not who you are, it's just what you do'.". "We've had Steve Wright, Ken Bruce and Paul O'Grady, Vanessa Feltz, all replaced by people, one is in his 30s, Owain Wyn Jones who's replacing Vanessa who was 60 when they sacked her. After only a few months the presenter, who is also a keen tennis player, quit and returned to Dorset where he found a position freelancing for the BBC. A BBC spokesperson said: We cant comment on a private staff meeting or indeed on individual staff matters although we take all concerns about harassment very seriously and investigate allegations thoroughly and take any appropriate action. He has worked on four general elections and since 2015, has presented the international programme Global, discussing major events in India and elsewhere in the world. Caryn Franklin, now 64, was a presenter of the BBCs prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998. The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally focused rolling news service. The Radio 5 Live host was sacked after he was slammed yesterday for the post, which came just hours after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry showed off Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, The Sun reports. Mr Cook said he investigated both allegations and terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of these matters alone, rather than any other issues, which was accepted by the judge. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly. Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A in the summer of 2021. Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. READ MORE: Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending. 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. Ms Franklin said after she was told she was going to be wound down, she made the grey streak in her hair her trademark. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Ms Franklin said a . Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its radio stations before she was sacked from her show on BBC Radio 6 after working for the BBC for 35 years. So it's in plain sight now.". The BBCs annual report, published earlier this week, showed that staff numbers in the corporations newsrooms are at their lowest level in a decade. 'So I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about their decision. 'I have to be honest with you, I've not really had an adequate explanation why this programme is being axed, apart form the fact that they kind of want to go in a different direction. And now, after it was revealed Ken Bruce, 72, was forced out of his radio show early after sharing his decision to leave the station and r eplaced by Vernon Kay, 48, Liz has shared her beliefs once again over the BBC being ageist. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Riley was. Mr Hazell said the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression. The tribunal heard Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A, due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. She led the BBC World News coverage in August 2021 of America's US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the collapse of the Afghan government and the Talibans return to power. 'So, I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about the decision.'. The BBC has sacked Danny Baker, saying he showed a "serious error of judgement" over his tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby. Before this, she worked on BBC News for 16 years, presenting shows like Talking Business, World Business Report and was the main face of business on Afternoon Live. Our aim is to create the best live and breaking video news service in the world on our webpages, our apps, on BBC iPlayer and on our new TV news channel.. Danny Baker slammed by fans after calling for Gareth Southgate to be sacked Bruce announced in January that he would be leaving the BBC to join Greatest Hits Radio, becoming the latest experienced presenter to leave the broadcaster, following Paul OGrady and Venssas Feltz. The source said: 'What has happened to him is so sad. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. The last year with the pandemic has shown just how deep Nicky's connection is with our. Liz told viewers: "It didn't because two reasons really, I saw it coming, you can feel it in the air as Vanessa said, she could sense the ageism/sexism, I could feel it coming. Younger white men in their 40s. Liz, 64, worked with BBC on a number of its. Why was Danny Baker fired by the BBC and what was his - The Sun Ex-BBC presenter 'threatened with sack for having grey READ MORE Jeremy Clarkson addresses reports he's been axed from ITV Who Wants to be a Millionaire. A Gannett Company. 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'But, I guess the majority are the older age group, that's the over 75s, who now have to pay their licence fee, so surely it's not too much to ask to have one programme in the week that caters for them and their musical choices. ", She added: "It's just such a changed place. Also last year, presenter Victoria Derbyshire admitted she had been left 'absolutely devastated' after she found out her long-running show on BBC Two had beencut. The presenterwrote on Twitter: 'Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme (which I first learned about in yesterday's Times). Vernon, who's dad told him he has 'big shoes to fill, released a statement about his new gig as he said: "Im 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. Northern Ireland. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Mr Hazell claimedthe BBC sacked him because of 'negativity' about his behaviour, which resulted from the depression he was experiencing. Editors' Code of Practice. Now, the broadcaster has. GB News host Isabel Webster presents alongside Eamonn Holmes who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. "We found both actions were genuine and not a sham. Former 5 Live presenter will never work at BBC again, staff told "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. Prime Minister says Devon DJ sacking was unfair The Prime Minister has said he believes a DJ on Radio Devon who had to resign for playing a song that contained a racist word has been treated. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can James Hazell has been working at the. She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ex-BBC presenter 'sacked for having grey hair' It was like being in a shed full of battery hens, hatching endless traffic bulletins. From Monday to Thursday he anchors the evening show The Context with Christian Fraser which airs on both BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. This was more than a radio show it was my entire social life. The DJs final song choice on Radio 2 was the The Beatles track The End, after which he quoted the lyrics: In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make, before handing over to his colleague precisely at 12 pm with the words: Its 12 oclock, heres Jeremy.. In addition, it is understood that overall 14, not 19, chief presenter roles will be cut. 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. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. Mr Palmer also told the court disability was "not in the mind" of Mr Cook at the time of the investigation and the decision to terminate employment. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. 'I can only assume that, although I have lots of listeners, they are the wrong type of listeners which I think is very sad and short-sighted. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). By registering to HELLO! He has been the jovial voice of Radio 2 for decades, and even his farewells were good-humoured. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. In June last year, 63-year-old Liz Kershaw was replaced on her Saturday afternoon Radio 6 show by 31-year-old Jamz Supernova. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . Simon Mayo, former Radio 2 presenter, said that Bruces departure had been handled badly. The radio presenter has been sacked after posting a black and white photo showing a well-dressed man and woman holding hands with a suited chimpanzee. Married Allen, from Bournemouth, Dorset, began his radio career at Bournemouth Hospital Radio broadcasting to different hospitals. BBC Newcastle host Sue Sweeney, who worked for the Beeb for Christian was working as a foreign correspondent for 10 years prior to returning to London to present BBC News. Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. In his closing remarks, Mr Palmer said: "The claimant argued that Mr Cook's decision to investigate claims of misconduct and the decision to terminate [his employment] was because of his disability. In addition, she has interviewed the likes of Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Prince Albert of Monaco, just to name a few. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties.