BBC listeners were less than impressed after a number of popular local radio programmes were axed and replaced with new shows in the various stations’ schedules
BBC fans were furious after it was revealed that a number of shows are being permanently replaced in a huge shake-up. Huge specialist music programmes on BBC Radio stations are coming to an end and being replaced with a new programme.
The classic Sunday afternoon slots on the 39 local radio stations is being replaced with The Make A Difference Show, which started on September 14. The programme will air from 2pm to 6pm on the stations that aren’t on live sports. A presenter has yet to be revealed for the show.
Other shows dropped from their slots include John Leech’s Soul Show. The programme aired on BBC’s Eastern stations.
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Simon Logan’s 80s and 90s show on BBC Radio Newcastle and Tees also ended, with the presenter telling listeners: “What is it they always say, all great things must come to an end.
“Whether you’ve ever got in touch with the show or whether you have just listened to our show, thanks to everybody on our Facebook group, thanks to Nathan for ‘putting it on the list.
“I couldn’t have done it without you, mate. The time has come to say farewell, seriously, thanks for being there. We’ve had a blast, haven’t we? Hope to catch you really soon. “And whatever you’re doing tonight, always stay forever young. Ta-Ra”.
BBC Merseyside and BBC Cumbria’s 80s and 90s programme, presented by host Lisa Marrey, also ended over the weekend.
Paula White’s programme aired across five stations and Sile Sibanda’s music and conversation programme aired on BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio York and BBC Radio Leeds.
Fans are furious with the changes, with many taking to X/Twitter to complain about the loss of local programmes. One user said: “The end of BBC Local Radio.
“What is next, any daily programme after 1400 will be scrapped for a national show ?. BBC management have destroyed Local Radio and TV.”
Another added: “Instead of wasting money on Radio 1 Dance, Anthems & Radio 3 Unwind they should put money back into LOCAL Radio, stations should have at least 12 hours a day of local programming!”
“Pushing it even more to be the complete end of BBC local radio. Why don’t they just rebroadcast Radio 5 & be done with it,” one commented.
Another unimpressed listener commented: “I miss my Sunday afternoon listening on BBC local radio, a shame they took an axe to it all.”
“BBC Local Radio bosses don’t care Tim Davie doesn’t care But it’s ’our BBC,” one said with a yawning emoji.
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