Ken Bruce has announced his departure from the BBC after 45 years.
Bruce, 71, has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 since 1984, but has now decided to step down after 39 years, it has been announced. In total, he has spent 45 years working at the BBC.
The DJ, who has hosted the 9:30am to 12pm weekday show since 1990, announced the news on Tuesday (17 January), stating: “After 45 years of broadcasting on BBC Radio, it’s time for a change.”
He added: “I would stress that this is entirely my decision. I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2
Bruce, who said “the time was right” to quit, has now joined the team at Greatest Hits, where he will begin working in April.
He will present a show from 10am to 1pm on the Bauer radio station, alongside presenters including Simon Mayo at Drivetime and Jackie Brambles in the early evening.
“Nothing stays the same forever and I have decided the time is right for me to move on from Radio 2 when I reach the end of my current contract in March,” Bruce said.
“It’s been a tremendously happy time for me. I’ve made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues.”
He continued: “Some new opportunities have come up and I would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the next few years, the details of which will be revealed shortly.”
Bruce also thanked “everyone who has helped to make the mid-morning show a success”.
