‘It’s time for a change’: Ken Bruce announces he is leaving BBC after 45 years

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ken Bruce has become the latest veteran presenter to leave BBC Radio 2, leaving the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio. open image in gallery Ken Bruce said it was ‘the right time’ to leave the BBC The presenter described his new job with Greatest Hits as “a new adventure”. BBC Radio 2’s official Twitter account said of Bruce’s decision: “We have some news… After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave. open image in gallery Ken Bruce succeeded Sir Terry Wogan as host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 1985 “We’re going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.” Ben Cooper, chief content and music officer at Bauer Audio UK, said: “Ken Bruce is a broadcasting legend, with the biggest radio show in the UK, so as well as today being an exciting announcement for Greatest Hits Radio and its growing audience, it is a hugely significant moment for the industry.