Ken Bruce has broken his silence on the decline in Radio 2's listening figures following his departure to Greatest Hits Radio. The veteran broadcaster, 71, left the BBC in March after 45 years, taking his popular PopMaster quiz with him to the commercial station.
Radio 2 has seen a significant drop in ratings, with many listeners following Bruce to his new mid-morning show on Greatest Hits Radio. Bruce said: 'I've done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2. I hope that when people hear the news they will say: 'Sorry to hear you're going Ken, but maybe I'll follow you to wherever it is you're going.''
The exodus of older presenters from Radio 2, including Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright, and Simon Mayo, has been replaced by a younger lineup featuring Scott Mills, Michelle Visage, and Angela Griffin. Critics have accused the BBC of ageism, with fans vowing never to return to Radio 2.
Bruce's move to Greatest Hits Radio is part of a strategy by Bauer to attract older listeners. He joins Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles on the roster, with experts predicting a further decline in Radio 2's audience.
