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The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Radio 1 fans threaten to switch off as they slam ‘gross' decision and insist it's ‘not right'
RADIO 1 fans have threatened to switch off as they slammed the latest 'gross' decision by bosses and insist it's 'not right'. The BBC station has announced the newest presenter to join the line-up. 6 Vick Hope's replacement has been revealed as she goes on maternity leave Credit: Getty 6 Sophie Habboo will join her husband Jamie Laing to co-host the Going Home show Credit: Instagram/@bbcradio1 6 Longtime fans of the station flooded social media with their thoughts as they slammed the latest hiring Credit: The Mega Agency Greg James is the flagship presenter of the breakfast show and fans constantly praise his skill behind the mic. He was supported by the likes of former Strictly Come Dancing star Vick Hope who presents the Going Home show. She usually takes to the airwaves alongside Chelsea star Jamie Laing in the traditional drivetime slot. However, she will be taking a break from her presenting duties as she READ MORE ON JAMIE LAING The station announced that her replacement will be none other than Jamie's wife Loose Women presenter, influencer and former I'm A Celebrity campmate GK Barry will also join the presenting roster as she takes over the weekend afternoon show. Longtime fans have slammed the latest hiring by bosses after they announced the news . On the official social media account of BBC Radio 1, fans flocked to the comments section as they claimed the station has 'fallen' in standards. Most read in News TV One disgruntled listener fumed: "How far we've fallen from Vick and Jordan…" A second exclaimed: "There is something really gross, about two such privileged and independently wealthy (the Laings)given access to prime time national radio shows over people who have trained and studied for years in media." Vick Hope finally reveals pregnancy - and date she's going on maternity leave from BBC Radio One "Please get some good DJs back in the drive time slot. It's getting embarrassing," stated a third user. While someone else raged: "Wealthy Reality stars just being handed roles for nothing now. They're sooo unrelatable." And a fifth added: "Im a big radio 1 fan but shouldve been jerry .....jamie and sophie is a bad move be a switch off for me sorry." Many longtime fans of the station directly blamed bosses for a decline as they hired 'influencers'. BBC News' Biggest Blunders The Beeb has suffered a number of gaffes recently, here we take a look at the biggest, and funniest, mishaps to date: Maryam Moshiri Tongued-tied sports presenter BBC Look North's Newsreader BBC Breakfast's The news correspondent is Azadeh Moshiri They slammed the decision not to look for upcoming talent or give the role to an existing cover presenter who has trained for the job 'for years'. Another fan noted: "Where is the dislike button? There are so many hard working and capable presenters covering gigs on R1 atm, how undermining that they weren't given the chance to show the listeners what they're capable of!!" Someone else agreed" "Really glad I'm not the only one who was disappointed by this update. It really doesn't sit right with me when there's people trying so hard to get a break. It's a no from me I'm afraid." As a seventh fan stated: "Radio 1 turning into a constant influencer podcast.. what happened to actually knowing music to being a radio DJ! Many years of listening, only holding on for Greg! Time to switch!" Please get some good DJs back in the drive time slot. It's getting embarrassing Radio 1 fan While another added: "I think I'll be finding a different radio station to listen to for my 'going home' slot in the week now. "Something just doesn't sit right with me, that his wife has got the job… when there must be some amazing local talent & those that have worked really hard in the industry that will have been overlooked for celebrity privilege…" 6 GK Barry will also join the lineup to take over a primetime slot Credit: Instagram/@bbcradio1 6 Fans were left enraged as they slammed bosses for simply hiring wealthy 'celebrities' and 'influencers' Credit: Instagram 6 They claimed bosses should look for upcoming talent and those who have worked hard in the industry from the ground up Credit: PA
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is the narrator of Walking with Dinosaurs? Explained
Walking with Dinosaurs will have a new narrator for its 2025 series 🐱🐉 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The narrator for Walking with Dinosaurs can be confirmed. The iconic BBC series is back two decades after it first wowed audiences. But who is on voice-over duty for the series? When it comes to narrators for documentaries on the BBC, your mind has probably already jumped to the most iconic example. David Attenborough has lent his dulcet tones to many famous shows over the years - but Walking with Dinosaurs is not one of them. The Beeb has revealed who will be providing the narration for the revival of the legendary documentary. And you might find yourself wondering where you recognise the voice from. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Walking with Dinosaurs start time has been confirmed - and you can find out more here. The show will have six episodes in total in 2025. But who is doing the voice over for the show? Here's all you need to know: Who is the Walking with Dinosaurs narrator? Lusotitan in Walking with Dinosaurs 2025 | BBC/PBS/ZDF/France Télévisions The voice for the 2025 revival of the iconic documentary will be provided by award-winning actor Bertie Carval. He said: 'I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this exciting new reimagining of Walking With Dinosaurs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The BBC is a world-leader in creating ground-breaking and innovative science programming which I've admired all my life, so I'm incredibly excited to be a part of the team bringing the stories of these prehistoric creatures to life.' Bertie is known for playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical on the West End. He has also played Jonathan Strange in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Simon Foster in Doctor Foster on TV. The original series of Walking with Dinosaurs was narrated by Kenneth Branagh. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is the narrator of Walking with Dinosaurs? Explained
Walking with Dinosaurs will have a new narrator for its 2025 series 🐱🐉 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The narrator for Walking with Dinosaurs can be confirmed. The iconic BBC series is back two decades after it first wowed audiences. But who is on voice-over duty for the series? When it comes to narrators for documentaries on the BBC, your mind has probably already jumped to the most iconic example. David Attenborough has lent his dulcet tones to many famous shows over the years - but Walking with Dinosaurs is not one of them. The Beeb has revealed who will be providing the narration for the revival of the legendary documentary. And you might find yourself wondering where you recognise the voice from. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Walking with Dinosaurs start time has been confirmed - and you can find out more here. The show will have six episodes in total in 2025. But who is doing the voice over for the show? Here's all you need to know: Who is the Walking with Dinosaurs narrator? Lusotitan in Walking with Dinosaurs 2025 | BBC/PBS/ZDF/France Télévisions The voice for the 2025 revival of the iconic documentary will be provided by award-winning actor Bertie Carval. He said: 'I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this exciting new reimagining of Walking With Dinosaurs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The BBC is a world-leader in creating ground-breaking and innovative science programming which I've admired all my life, so I'm incredibly excited to be a part of the team bringing the stories of these prehistoric creatures to life.' Bertie is known for playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical on the West End. He has also played Jonathan Strange in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Simon Foster in Doctor Foster on TV. The original series of Walking with Dinosaurs was narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
