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BBC Radio 2 loses 1MILLION listeners following Ken Bruce's departure to rival Greatest Hits Radio -...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
BBC Radio 2 has lost 13.5 million listeners since Ken Bruce's departure. Bruce, 72, left the BBC in March and has three million listeners for his new show on Bauer's Greatest Hits station.
BBC Radio 2 loses 1MILLION listeners following Ken Bruce's departure to rival Greatest Hits Radio -...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ken Bruce, 72, left the BBC in March and has three million listeners for his new show on Bauer’s Greatest Hits station. In the wake of his departure show the station dropped from 14.5 million listeners in the first three months of 2023 to 13.5million. BBC 2's Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball has also had a dip in listeners, with 560,000 people turning off since March, down to 6.7 million.
Radio 2 listeners plummet by 1 million since Ken Bruce's departure from the BBC after 46 years in...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Station fell from 14.5m listeners at start of year to 13.5M from March until June. BBC 2’s Breakfast Show with presenter Zoe Ball has also had a dip in listeners. Bruce, 72, left the BBC in March and has three million listeners for his new show on Bauer's Greatest Hits station.
No full shields for players; NHL talking off-ice protection | AP News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer. Equipment manufacturer Bauer has spoken with the league and teams about medical-grade off-ice visors. Ten locations are in the running to serve as the “hub” cities that will host 24 playoff teams.
Nike permanently ends sponsor partnership with Hockey...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The sports apparel giant was one of several major partners that paused its sponsorship deal with Canada´s governing hockey body in 2022. Nike´s decision comes almost two weeks after equipment brand Bauer reinstated its partnership with Hockey Canada.
Nike permanently ends sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada. The sports apparel giant was one of several major partners that paused its sponsorship deal with Canada’s governing hockey body in 2022. The decision comes almost two weeks after equipment brand Bauer reinstated its partnership.
Nike permanently ends sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The sports apparel giant was one of several major partners that paused its sponsorship deal with Canada’s governing hockey body in 2022. The decision comes almost two weeks after equipment brand Bauer reinstated its partnership with Hockey Canada.
Ken Bruce: 'How I managed to take Popmaster from Radio 2'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Popular Scottish broadcaster Ken Bruce has revealed that the BBC turned down the opportunity to jointly trademark his iconic PopMaster music radio quiz. Bruce recently made the move to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio, taking the format with him. PopMaster has now been transformed into a Channel 4 television show.
Ken Bruce gives insight into life after Radio 2 'dragged myself away successfully'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ken Bruce left BBC Radio 2 to join Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio. He took his popular programme with him and made his More4 debut on Monday. He also discussed being awarded an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness, and charity.
Ken Bruce explains how he was able to keep PopMaster after leaving BBC![img](/img/external-link.svg)
PopMaster has been on BBC Radio 2 for more than two decades. Bruce moved to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio earlier this year and took the format with him. The segment has been adapted into a six-part series for More4.
BBC declined to trademark PopMaster format so I did it myself – Ken Bruce![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ken Bruce hosted PopMaster music quiz on BBC Radio 2 for more than two decades. He moved to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio earlier this year and took the format. PopMaster has now been turned into a Channel 4 television programme.
Ex-Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer Accused of Sexual Assault AGAIN![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Arizona woman claims the pitcher took “my butterfly braids and use[d] them as rope to choke me unconscious,” raped and impregnated her. The woman is suing Bauer for $3.7 million and asking for an “apology to any women the defendant has sexually humiliated and abused against their consent”
Vernon Kay pledges ‘more of the same’ as he takes over from Ken Bruce on Radio 2![img](/img/external-link.svg)
TV presenter, 49, will take over the slot from veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce. Bruce, 72, announced he was leaving the BBC in January and moved to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio.
Vernon Kay promises new Radio 2 show will not be ‘London-centric’![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Bolton-born broadcaster replaces veteran Ken Bruce, who helmed the programme for 31 years. Bruce announced he was leaving the BBC in January. He moved to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio in April.
Brixton Academy Fights Closure![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The O2 Academy Brixton has been out of action since a fatal crush at a gig by Nigerian singer Asake. Revenues from live music increase a huge 683% year-on-year. DJ Ken Bruce left BBC Radio 2 to join Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio.
Ken Bruce begins first Greatest Hits Radio show with Beatles track Come Together![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ken Bruce has begun presenting his Greatest Hits Radio show for the first time since leaving BBC Radio 2 in March. The 72-year-old Scottish broadcaster will be on air from 10am to 1pm weekdays at the Bauer radio station. He kicked off his new show by playing Come Together by The Beatles.
Ken Bruce: I’m struggling with my work time change after move from BBC![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Veteran broadcaster had the last day of his Radio 2 mid-morning slot in March. He will move to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio on Monday. His new show airs from 10am to 1pm and will feature PopMaster.
BBC’s radio stars can’t keep getting older, boss insists![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Charlotte Moore, the chief content officer, disclosed that she was unable to compete with the offer the veteran presenter received from Bauer. Moore said the departure of Bruce and the loss of the Sunday presenter Paul O'Grady created opportunities to bring in new talent.
Ken Bruce says ‘I should have left Radio 2 sooner’ as he opens up about ‘disappointing’ BBC exit...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The 71-year-old left the BBC in March after over 30 years on air. He started his new job at Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio earlier this month. The radio presenter appeared on Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Weekend.
Ken Bruce: I’m struggling with my work time change after move from BBC![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The veteran Scottish radio presenter had the last day of his Radio 2 mid-morning slot in March. He moved to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio on Monday. His new show airs from 10am to 1pm and will feature PopMaster.