Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Joining Craig Levein to help share favourite stories is Arbroath gaffer Dick Campbell. She's clearly excited by the fast moving news and headlines being rewritten.". RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show after four years. "[5] After spending almost three years as a flight attendant for Britannia Airways,[6] followed by a postgraduate degree in journalism, Blake started working in Liverpool for L!VE TV, before moving to its sister station in Birmingham (UK). Peter Grant has been both a manager and an assistant manager, so what's the difference? Christa Ackroyd, the co-presenter of the BBC's Look North programme, has been sacked by the corporation. Another chimed in saying: "Another biased BBC employee.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. You would be stupid to think you are fine and you have years left, as you might not get your contract renewed. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University for his contributions to television journalism. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts axed in shake-up BBC News and BBC World News channels cut 70 jobs in the UK as part of its plan to rebrand. What's the pressure like when the fans, the media & the whole country expect you to win? Ashley Blake (born 1969 in Lozells, Birmingham, England[1]) is a British former television presenter and newsreader. Blake appeared with a second man, Steven Sproule, aged 38, of Booths Farm Road, Great Barr. Home. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. The star has been replaced by Kenny Allstar, who will be taking over the prestigious Saturday night slot at 9pm Peter Cook said Blake was found guilty of unlawful wounding and perverting the course of justice, but was cleared of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being too old when she was in her thirties. Piers Morgan has left ITV's Good Morning Britain following a row over comments he made about the Duchess of Sussex. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Episodes. Rather than speaking in the "standard" accent known as Received Pronunciation, he talked in the broad, somewhat colloquial-for-the-time accent of his native Yorkshire. "I wish all my colleagues there all the very best for the future. The broadcaster hopes to find new roles for some of those affected. How do you mastermind a positive result against the World Champions? Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary Celtic & Leicester boss Martin O'Neill. WebBlake presented his last edition of Midlands Today on 23 January 2009, before being suspended following an incident at the New Oscott restaurant, The Place 2 B, which he co-owned with his partner, Jessica Hayes, from 2003 until February 2009. Advertising Notice [17] On 27 April, both men denied the charges brought against them and were granted unconditional bail pending trial. "Watch the whole segment. Hill, who has been a BBC News channel anchor since its launch in 1997, will continue her presenting role on BBC1s main news bulletins. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Some are retired while others are working for other networks. Its the BBC making us jump through hoops," a news insider told i News. Northern Ireland assistant Jimmy Nicholl dishes the dirt. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Craig Levein and Amy Irons find out what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. The But as this elitist connotation might suggest, the RP accent, which is also colloquially known as the Queens English, Oxford English or BBC English isnt actually spoken by more than about two percent of the population, writes the BBC. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup He had been convicted of theft on six occasions (twice in 1986, three times in 1987 and once in 1993) and handling stolen goods in 1988. Pickles became a hero for some, but others were outraged: there was no place for regional accents on the BBC, writes the BBC. Blake grew up in the Lozells area of Birmingham in a single-parent household. Ms Croxall was presenting The Papers last night when she chuckled at a gag about the former PM ruling himself out of the Tory leadership race. Then during World War II he was an occasional newsreader on the BBC Home Service, the first to use an accent other than RP. The merged channel will broadcast from London in the daytime and Singapore and Washington at other times. However, some argued a clip of the incident circulating online misrepresented Croxall and was taken out of context. RADIO 1 DJ Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show after four years. She made headlines last month Blake presented his last edition of Midlands Today on 23 January 2009, before being suspended following an incident at the New Oscott restaurant, The Place 2 B, which he co-owned with his partner, Jessica Hayes, from 2003 until February 2009. [19] Blake's co-defendant, Sproule, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The anchor opened the show by asking: "Am I allowed to be this gleeful? Just hours after Stadlen tweeted that he would be filling in for a regular Radio 5 Live presenter, the corporation confirmed that their "plans had changed" and he would not be taking on the role. | Born and educated in Bradford, Ms Ackroyd started her career at the Halifax Courier where she worked for four years. (2009) and The Snarling (2018). Terms of Use "Not being biased does not mean 'robotic'.". RP is associated with educated speakers and formal speech. In a statement Ms Ackroyd said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my 12 years at BBC Look North. The BBC declined to comment on the screen tests when approached by The Sun Online. This was more than a radio show it was my entire social life. Ms Ackroyd, who has not been on air since March, said she looked forward to the "next phase" as a journalist. BBC News presenters are facing the axe and must prove their skills in a "screen test" to keep their jobs, it's been reported. Craig and Phil share their experiences of getting the chop. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Familiar BBC News anchors including Joanna Gosling, Ben Brown, Martine Croxall and Shaun Ley are rumoured to be affected by the cuts. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 6/6 Craig Levein and Amy Irons find out what it takes to thrive at the World Cup. Blake produced various holiday reports and then worked on London Weekend Television's Dream Ticket programme. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Pickles was originally chosen to be a radio announcer for its Northern region news service, where his accent was right at home, Pickles became a hero for some, but others were outraged: there was no place for regional accents on the BBC,, According to the BBC, selecting Pickles was actually a move to make it more difficult for Nazis to impersonate BBC broadcasters. (It is unclear whether this strategy had any actual effect.) This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Peter Grant has been both a manager and an assistant manager, so what's the difference? Something went wrong, please try again later. [16], He appeared before Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Court charged with possessing an offensive weapon, wounding with intent and affray. Should you approach derby games any differently than other fixtures? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Martine Croxall was temporarily taken off air for appearing to laugh at a gag about Boris Johnson, Joanna Gosling is one of the BBC News presenters who may have to take a screen test in a fight to save her job, Ben Brown is another BBC News presenter who could have to fight to save his job, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). I hope to uphold the legacy that Tiffany left in place and continue to showcase the hottest in Hip Hop music on a global scale. Football reporter Geoff Shreeves joins the podcast to tell tales of manager interviews. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Martine Croxall has been slammed online for allegedly breaching BBC impartiality rules, The presenter laughed while a journalist mocked former PM Boris Johnson, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The move means there will be no dedicated domestic news service for viewers in the UK from the spring. The show is famous for showcasing the biggest names in Rap and Hip-Hop from across the pond, across the globe and across the UK. And how can you make sure you've selected the correct player? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It will be broadcast from London during UK daytime and Singapore and Washington DC during the rest of the 24 hour news cycle. It has connotations of prestige and authority, but also of privilege and arrogance.. A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked by BBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [25] In an interview with rival regional news programme, ITV's Central Tonight on the day of his sentencing, Blake revealed that the BBC were unaware of his previous convictions as they were all spent convictions when he joined the corporation. Former top referee Mark Clattenburg on dealing with Sir Alex, Jose and Klopp, Craig, Amy and three of our favourite guests recorded live at the Edinburgh Festivals, John 'Yogi' Hughes reveals the impact a good team spirit has on a dressing room. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Why the broadcaster chose to hire Picklesparticularly during wartimehas been the source of some debate, but what is true is that his voice signaled a change on the airwaves, and in the country itself. WebBBC presenter who hit a teenager in the face with a wooden pole has been sacked, the corporation said today. Craig Levein & Amy Irons lift the lid on the stresses and joys of football management. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Christa Ackroyd, the co-presenter of the BBC's Look North programme, has been sacked by the corporation. BBC presenter Martine Croxall has been taken off air hours after she sparked fury for appearing to laugh at a joke about Boris Johnson. World Cup Special with Colin Hendry and Jimmy Nicholl. He was remanded on bail. World Cup Special with Trevor Steven and Paul Lambert, World Cup Special with Gordon Strachan and Ryan McGowan, World Cup Special with Alan McInally and Martin O'Neill, World Cup Special with Colin Hendry and Jimmy Nicholl, Peter Grant on being a Manager versus Assistant. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. WebOne of the most recent names on our list of LBC sacked presenters, Steve Allen has yet to be officially removed from the London Broadcasting Corporation. Blake also regularly filled in for Nick Owen as presenter of the main edition of Midlands Today, and had occasionally presented the BBC Breakfast editions in addition to presenting the Midlands regional segments of the BBC's annual Children in Need telethon with Shefali Oza and Sarah Falkland. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Now long-serving BBC broadcasters Martine Croxall, Jane Hill and Ben Brown are to lose their chief presenter roles as the corporation launches its new rolling news The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Ms Ackroyd joined the BBC in 2001 from the Yorkshire TV Calendar show, which she had presented from 1990 with the late Richard Whiteley. Brown, 62, joined the broadcaster in 1988 while Gosling, 51, has been a BBC presenter for 23 years and Croxall, 53, for more than 30 years. What do you do when a football club's owner wants to pick the team? 13:01, 21 JUL 2021. Ms Croxall was presenting The Papers when she chuckled at a gag about the former PM ruling himself out of theTory leadership race. The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone Ken Bruce's departure has become controversial What makes a great captain? However, in time the news presenter became a radio celebrity, according to the Manchester Evening News. Five journalists were [7] He had a short period of service as a presenter on National TV for BBC Breakfast, before he returned to his home city to become a presenter and reporter on the BBC's Midlands Today. Others in the alleged "at risk" group include veteran foreign correspondent turned news anchor Ben Brown. Martine Croxall, who has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, and Shaun Ley, who also presents World At One on Radio 4, are also thought to be in the line of fire. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBCs 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. BBC News and BBC World News channels will cut 70 jobs in the UK - including 14 presenters - as the BBC plans to rebrand as a more digitally focused rolling news service in the Spring. Later in the programme, she laughed as journalist Tony Grew mocked Mr Johnson, interrupting the seasoned journalist to apologise for her chuckling and say she was "probably" breaching the rules. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [23], As a result of the conviction, Blake was dismissed by the BBC on 14 August following an internal review.[24]. A third furious user wrote: "The BBC is meant to be impartial at all times. "I look forward to the next phase as a Yorkshire journalist of more than 30 years standing. "We wish Christa the best for the future and thank her for the contribution she has made to the programme over the last 12 years.". Magistrates bailed Blake and Sproule to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 27 April. In a statement, the BBC said: "We can confirm that Christa Ackroyd will not be returning to the BBC and her presenting role with regional news programme Look North (Yorkshire). 2023 Smithsonian Magazine Photo: @bbcnews Source: Facebook Full name: Simon McCoy Date of birth: October 7th, 1961 Age: 60 years old (As of June 2022) Place of birth: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom Nationality: British Ethnicity: White Simon McCoy is a renowned British journalist and presenter. World War II was a time of great national strife for Britain, which faced the impact of war much more directly than did Americans and Canadians on the other side of the Atlantic. A well-known personality in the English Midlands, he worked mostly for the BBC, where his credits include reporting and presenting on Midlands Today, the region's edition of Inside Out, and briefly on the TV series Watchdog. During World War II, as Britain was caught up in the war effort and rationing and London had only recently endured the Blitz, a new voice appeared on the BBC's radio news service. Craig, Amy and guests explore what it takes to thrive at the World Cup, Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary Celtic & Leicester boss Martin O'Neill.