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Why is Clare Teal only on for one hour?

Why is Clare Teal only on for one hour?

Why did the BBC let Clare Teal go? There she was, presenting the perfect Sunday night Radio 2 show full of big band and swing music, with warm and accessible conversation in between, for two hours each week. Radio 2 shunted her around the schedule and truncated her show to one hour.

What is happening to Clare Teal?

Her final show for BBC Radio 2 was broadcast on Sunday 3 January 2021. From Sunday 24 January 2021 she has joined Jazz FM for a new two-hour swing and big band show.

Where is Clare Teal from?

Kildwick, United Kingdom
Clare Teal/Place of birth

Why is Clare Teal show ending?

She explained in an interview with this week’s Radio Times: “The thought of that not being in a mainstream radio station is sad.” The BBC did not clarify why Clare’s show would be ending. It only said in the statement that the corporation is “always exploring new ways of reflecting the broad range of genres”.

Who is replacing Clare Teal on Radio 2?

The Swing and Big Band Show with Clare Teal, and Bill Kenwright’s Golden Years, have been fixtures of the Sunday night schedules for a decade. But the programmes will have no place in a “refresh” by the station’s new controller, Helen Thomas.

Is Clare Teal still on Radio 2?

Jazz musician and presenter Clare Teal has announced that she’ll be leaving her Radio 2 Sunday night slot in the New Year. She told listeners to her show this weekend: “Very sadly our show will be coming to an end on Radio 2. I’ve been on the network for 15 wonderful years and I will be leaving just after Christmas.

Is Clare Teal going to another radio station?

Musician and broadcaster Clare Teal is joining Bauer’s Jazz FM to present The Clare Teal Show, a brand new 2-hour big band and swing show, every Sunday night. Clare’s first show for Jazz FM will be on Sunday 24 January and follows her departure from BBC Radio 2 as announced at the end of last year.

How old is Clare Teal?

48 years (May 14, 1973)
Clare Teal/Age

Who is on Jazz FM now?

Jazz FM’s schedule today and one week ahead

  • 00:00 – The Playlist with Chris Gilvear.
  • 01:00 – The World’s Greatest Jazz, Soul and Blues.
  • 06:30 – Jazz FM Breakfast with Nigel Williams.
  • 10:00 – Midmornings with Anne Frankenstein.
  • 14:00 – Afternoons with Jamie Crick.
  • 18:00 – Jazz FM’s Greatest with Mark Walker.

What radio station is Clare Teal on?

Jazz FM
Clare’s first show for Jazz FM will be on Sunday 24 January and follows her departure from BBC Radio 2 as announced at the end of last year. On joining Jazz FM, Clare said: “I am beyond thrilled to be joining Jazz FM.