BBC Radio Devon managing editor Mark Grinnell has finally broken his silence about the decision to sack popular presenter Judi Spiers.
After four days of saying nothing he has published a formal statement via the station’s Facebook page.
It said the following:
“Thank you to all who have posted messages about the Judi Spiers Show on BBC Radio Devon.
“As Managing...
David Fitzgerald is to take over the presenting slot currently occupied by Judi Spiers.
Fitz and his Producer Monica Ellis will be moving to the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Devon from Monday 6 July.
The BBC also announced this afternoon that Pippa Quelch will be the new voice of Drive Time.
Pippa, who was born and grew up in Devon, will present a mixture of news,...
BBC Radio Devon afternoon presenter David Fitzgerald is poised to take over from soon-to-be-axed Judi Spiers, the Daily understands.
According to sources, some staff were told of the planned appointment this afternoon.
It had been thought that another of the station’s casualties, Matt Woodley, would be taking the slot.
David, like Judi, is not a BBC employee and...
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