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AXED BBC Radio 2 legend Simon Mayo has slammed the corporation over Ken Bruce's exit.The popular broadcaster will join his former colleague on Greates

The Scottish presenter had earlier told Radio 4s Today programme that his early exit seems a shame after more than four decades at the corporation - and more than 30 years on the mid-morning show.

Ken Bruce may be leaving the BBC by choice, but the corporation’s decision to rush his departure is a shabby way to treat him and his fans

The Scottish broadcaster, 72, will host his final 9.30am to 12pm Radio 2 show on Friday after 31 years before joining Greatest Hits Radio.

The broadcaster, said the BBC station, which he quit last year, was always for older listeners ‘because you’ve got Radio 1’ for youngsters

The broadcaster, 67, spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC station after 45 years to go to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio.

The 48-year-old TV and radio presenter has dec lared it's a ""a dream come true"" to be taking over the station's mid-morning show in May following the departure of beloved broadcaster Ken who is leaving in March after 31 years on air - and Vernon acknowledges he's got some big shoes to fill

The TV presenter will take over from Ken Bruce on the station in May.

The TV presenter will take over from Ken Bruce on the station in May.

The TV presenter will take over from Ken Bruce on the station in May.