Popular BBC radio hosts 'are sidelined by religion of diversity': Long-term presenters on London station are dumped from their slots in move blamed on box-ticking
The BBC has angered staff after dumping much-loved presenters from their slots on its biggest local radio station, in a move blamed on the 'religion of diversity'. A 'schedule refresh' to be announced imminently for Radio London will see two of its most popular hosts replaced in their slots by more diverse talent. A source at the station said they fear there will be a backlash from audiences which could damage listening figures. Robert Elms, 62, has been a presenter on the station since 1994 and has a loyal audience. He will be lose his Monday-Friday mid-morning show But the BBC said that to suggest decisions were being taken based on anything other than ability was ridiculous. Robert Elms, 62, has been a presenter on the station since 1994 and has a loyal audience. He will be lose his Monday-Friday mid-morning show and present a programme on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings instead. Jo Good, 66, who has been at the station since 2003 and is on after lunch, is being