"...are to be replaced next year as the BBC introduces far reaching austerity measures which will rock the corporation to it's very foundations. SCD insiders say that Dave is being philosophical about the decision and that he and his fellow musicians have always felt it a great privilege and honour to have played such an active role in the show's success story. Dave also hints that he has actually worked with his successor many times before in a creative context, and that the quality of the show's musical content is going to be entrusted to a very safe and experienced pair of hands...."

[Reuters UK]

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It will be strange not hearing Brucie welcome them every week.

Good one!

I've often been told by one on here who says "he's in the know" (don't laugh) that people who appear on BBC TV are good at multi-taskin'

No, the BBC would have him sweeping the floor at the same time with the broom carried in the proverbial way.

You got me! I was ready to write a letter of protest, an' everything

Now we know what Brucie does on his days off