Judi social media revolution grows

A social media revolution is growing over the decision by BBC Radio Devon boss Mark Grinnell to axe the Judi Spiers show.

Hundreds of people have taken to Twitter and Facebook to express their anger and dismay.

A Facebook post announcing Judi’s last show this morning had received more than 100 comments in just over an hour meanwhile, a statement made online by Mr Grinnell yesterday has attracted a whopping 550 responses.

A campaign set up on both twitter and facebook called Bring Back Judi has almost 1,000 followers.

Typical of the comments was that made by David Baker on Facebook:

He said: "We would like to thank Judi for the years of pleasure she has given us and wish her all the best for the future. Sadly Mark Grinnell has forgotten what local radio is about and the successful principles BBC Radio Devon was founded on and which made the station loved by so many.

“Matt (Woodley) and Judy have represented everything that’s good about local radio, their way of presenting made them part of everyone’s family. Their shows were for local people, informing, educating and entertaining which sadly does not fit with what Mark Grinnell plans for the station.

"Mark Grinnell’s changes to the station mean that instead of having the radio on Radio Devon all day, today will be my last day listening to BBC Radio Devon. Like so many, his vision for Radio Devon is not one we share or want.”

Elizabeth Lightowlers added: “I have loved Judi's program. In fact it is what got me listening to ‪BBC Radio Devon. Thank you Judi and Goodbye ‪BBC Radio Devon except for Sunday morning.”