It's an honour and a privilege to lead Radio 2 through its next exciting chapter.". How do you plan to stay on top as the show settles into its second year? Helen Thomas @helentbiz Remember when we spent ages debating whether covid was a pandemic, and what that actually meant and if the WHO would “declare” it a pandemic whereas with hindsight it was absolutely bloody rife everywhere. newly-promoted head of station Helen Thomas, significant weekday schedule changes a year ago, Radio is valued more than ever before at the moment in these challenging times, Love Record Stores returns in September 2021, Peter Leathem & Joe Frankland on how the PPL Momentum Music Fund powers new talent, Wide Awake's Marcus Weedon on how to launch a festival in a pandemic year, Assistant Director of Social Enterprise (Venues). Congratulations on the new role - what are your hopes, plans and ambitions for Radio 2? BBC Newsnight, +3 more Oxford University Helen Thomas Marketing Director Milton Keynes. Please enter your email so we can send you password reset link. She has also served the station as network editor. “Whilst there were many impressive candidates, Helen demonstrated a fresh and clear vision for taking Radio 2 to the next level, and I’m looking forward to working with her in this new role,” said Clarke. bbc.co.uk — Image caption UK consumers remain wary of returning to social situations UK consumers are wary of returning to places like pubs, restaurants and coffee shops, new data from YouGov show, even as the government eyes a path to reopening sections of the economy. Email: musicweek@abacusemedia.com. An oral history of Harry Styles' Fine Line, Lana Del Rey stars on the cover of the new edition of Music Week, BTS celebrate triple victory in IFPI global chart awards and 'unprecedented' sales success in 2020. “To have a weekly audience of over 14 million listeners is an incredible accomplishment in a world where there is so much choice. Thomas led the first ever BBC Music pop-up digital radio station (Radio 2 Eurovision) and was creative director of the Radio Academy’s Radio Festival in 2016. For more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to receive our daily Morning Briefing newsletter, Home based temporarily. An email has been sent to you containing a link to reset your password. In addition BBC News runs rolling news network BBC Radio 5 Live and the international BBC World Service. New BBC controller of pop Lorna Clarke has made her first big move in her restructure of the corporation’s pop music stations, upping Helen Thomas to the new role of head of station for Radio 2. Helen George (born Helen Thomas; 19 June 1984) is an English actress. BBC Radio 2 is still the nation’s most popular radio station – and it could be providing a lifeline for many during lockdown. Email: musicweek@abacusemedia.com. Prosecutors said that Helen Thomas … Helen Thomas was born on August 4, 1920 in Winchester, Kentucky, USA. Helen Thomas is Head of Regional and Local Programmes for the BBC in Yorkshire, based at the BBC's regional headquarters in Leeds. The team were working hard on an exciting 2020 creative calendar for the show before lockdown struck and the priority has been to keep the show on air. Radio is valued more than ever before at the moment in these challenging times, and we welcome competition, it ensures everyone keeps re-evaluating what they are doing to provide the most compelling choice for audiences.”. * To read our Women In Music 2019 interview with Lorna Clarke, click here. Yungblud marks one-year anniversary of YouTube show with Music Galaxy Thursday launch event, Everybody's Management launches label with AWAL, CMNTY Culture recruits former Sony/ATV co-president Danny Strick, Digital Discourse: The future of advertising and marketing. Can KSI hit No.1 with his Yungblud collaboration Patience? “I was really pleased that Dermot O’Leary and Graham Norton posted increases this quarter, and I’m thrilled for the uplift for Cerys Matthews’ Blues Show and Jamie Cullum’s Jazz Show. According to the BBC, the prosecution claimed that Miss Thomas most likely caught Cooper during his attempt to burgle the house, which led to her untimely death. Helen … BBC News employs many presenters and correspondents who appear across television, radio and contribute to BBC Online.BBC News provides television journalism to BBC One bulletins and the rolling news channels BBC World News and the BBC News Channel in the United Kingdom. For assistance please contact Our Customer Service on: Tel: +44(0)20 8955 7020. She is in charge of 2,700 staff and is responsible for the BBC’s … New BBC controller of pop Lorna Clarke has made her first big move in her restructure of the corporation’s pop music stations, upping Helen Thomas to the new role of head of station for Radio 2. Charts analysis: Is Olivia Rodrigo's chart reign set to end after nine weeks at the top? * To make sure you can access Music Week wherever you are, subscribe to our digital issue by clicking here. As well as being kept informed with the latest Covid-19 news through Jeremy Vine and news bulletins, it’s also a place to escape to through music and the warmth of our presenters across the whole schedule. She joined in 2016 after three years at the Wall Street Journal and nine years at the Financial Times, … She plays Trixie Franklin on the BBC TV drama series Call the Midwife. “I have been bowled over by the commitment of the presenters to stay on air and keep Radio 2 going throughout the crisis. Helen Thomas Business Editor, BBC Newsnight London. Now we have settled into some kind of routine, there’s room to push the bar again and plan for later this year and into 2021.”, To have a weekly audience of over 14 million listeners is an incredible accomplishment in a world where there is so much choice. Sign up to our daily newsletter plus other alert services. John Cooper's first murder was the double homicide of 56-year-old Helen Thomas and her brother, 58-year-old Richard Thomas, a millionaire, on December 22, 1985. The recruitment for the four other Head of Station roles (Radio 1, 6 Music, Radio 1Xtra, Asian Network) is ongoing. BBC Radio 2 has announced Helen Thomas as its new Head of Station. Distinctiveness runs right through the Radio 2 schedule, whether it’s broadcasting live from a music festival or the House Music sessions we are running on Ken Bruce’s show featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra. The new position effectively replaces Lewis Carnie, who previously announced that he is … In the latest edition of Music Week, newly-promoted head of station Helen Thomas discusses the latest RAJAR results. Charts analysis: Is Olivia Rodrigo's chart reign set to end after nine weeks at the top? Thomas, who has been the network’s head of content commissioning since 2018, will take over the running of Britain’s most popular radio station from Lewis Carnie, current senior head of commissioning, who is leaving the BBC in the summer. December 4, 2020. Helen Thomas, one of the BBC’s most senior women executives, was appointed Director of BBC England in June 2018. “The way the audience has responded to their extraordinary efforts over the last few months has proved what a deep connection people right across the UK have with the station. She will have additionally responsibilities to represent the BBC externally in England and ensure the country is represented internally within the BBC. “Our listeners have tuned in to Radio 2 and its presenters for many years and see them as friends. An oral history of Harry Styles' Fine Line, Lana Del Rey stars on the cover of the new edition of Music Week, BTS celebrate triple victory in IFPI global chart awards and 'unprecedented' sales success in 2020. Are you impressed with how Radio 2 presenters have been broadcasting to the nation during the pandemic? She died … BBC Radio 2 is still the nation’s most popular radio station – and it could be providing a lifeline for many during lockdown. In 2018, she was nominated as Individual Of The Year at the ARIAS. It was there that he shot 56-year-old Helen Thomas, followed by her brother, 58-year-old Richard Thomas, according to BBC. She was an actress, known for Dave (1993), Orwell Rolls in His Grave (2003) and Broadcast Blues (2009). We’ll carry on doing what we’re doing, as over 14 million people choose to listen to Radio 2 each week, which makes me incredibly happy.”. Helen is a super resourceful, pragmatic and skilled agile project manager capable of taking ownership of complex situations and bringing order to chaos in a short time frame. Yungblud marks one-year anniversary of YouTube show with Music Galaxy Thursday launch event, Everybody's Management launches label with AWAL, CMNTY Culture recruits former Sony/ATV co-president Danny Strick, Digital Discourse: The future of advertising and marketing. The Radio 1 appointment will be particularly closely watched by the music industry, following the departure of Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network controller Ben Cooper at the end of last year. Radio 2 is still comfortably No.1 - why do listeners love it and how can you maintain and build on your market leadership? Helen Thomas Helen is BBC Newsnight's business editor. Helen Thomas will be in charge of the BBC’s output in England across all platforms including 13 regional television services, 39 local radio stations and regional and local online services. Jamie’s ‘recreation’ of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in the rain in his back garden was a delight to listen to and Cerys puts so much heart and soul into her Blues show.”. The breakfast show has lost listeners though still shows resilience in a competitive market. Helen Thomas, Actress: Dave. I want to continue to maximise distinctiveness right across our schedule, and ensure that everything we do has real impact.”. Radio 2 is nominated in the Radio Station category at the Music Week Awards, while Jo Whiley is in the running for the Radio Show award. An email has been sent to you containing a link to reset your password. FT appoints Helen Thomas as business columnist. Helen Thomas, the director of BBC England, said: “I’m proud people have turned to us for trusted news and information in huge numbers during COVID-19, proving the importance of our local and regional services. Leeds based office. Radio 2 made such significant weekday schedule changes a year ago that it’s only natural it will take a few quarters for the churn to work through – there’s plenty of choice out there for people who want a mainstream radio offer throughout the day. And the family vibe is genuine - the weekly presenter Zoom calls I’ve instigated to keep them informed through lockdown have become a real highlight! “I'm thrilled to take on this new role as Radio 2 is the greatest radio station in the world bar none,” Thomas said. her restructure of the corporation’s pop music stations, Lewis Carnie, current senior head of commissioning, who is leaving the BBC in the summer, the departure of Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network controller Ben Cooper at the end of last year, Complex UK names Joseph 'JP' Patterson editor-in-chief, The Greatest Show: BBC One and Radio 2 celebrate musicals with London Palladium special and UK's favourite show tunes, NME and Netflix partner to revive Melody Maker, Assistant Director of Social Enterprise (Venues). Can KSI hit No.1 with his Yungblud collaboration Patience? “But those services were created more than 50 years ago, have changed very little and need significant reinvention. In Q1, the station was down 6.5% year-on-year to 14.362 million. “I’m over the moon with the news that I’ve been tasked with running what I think is the greatest radio station in the world, bar none.