BBC Radio host forced to bid farewell to show due to network changes.

Emotional farewell to the radio show

According to The Sun: BBC star bid farewell to the audience of his show after four years, noting that "all great things eventually come to an end".

On Sunday, Simon Logan said goodbye to his listeners as the program came to a close.

Simon Logan

Simon Logan has hosted a popular show about the 80s and 90s on BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Tees since 2021.

“What they always say, all great things eventually come to an end.'

“If you’ve ever interacted with the show or just listened to it, thank you to everyone in our Facebook group, thank you Nathan for 'putting this on the list'.'

“I couldn’t have done this without you, mate.'

“It’s time to say goodbye, seriously, thank you for being there.'

“We had a great time, didn’t we? Hope to see you soon.'

“And whatever you do tonight, always stay young.”

At the end of the program, Simon played the hit 'Forever Young' by Alphaville.

The farewell came against the backdrop of fans launching a petition to keep Simon’s show on air. Over 600 people supported this initiative.

Changes to the programming schedule

The show about the 80s and 90s will now be replaced by a national show 'All England', which will air on Sundays at 14:00 on 39 local BBC radio stations.

Meanwhile, another BBC veteran has announced significant career changes after leaving the corporation. Nihal Arthanayake, 54, who worked at BBC for 23 years interviewing stars like Elton John, has now decided to become a stand-up comedian.

Facebook Simon Logan, during his tenure, became an important part of the radio landscape. His farewell came amid the show's rising popularity, marked by active listener feedback. The petition situation illustrates how strongly Simon's performance resonated with the audience, who valued his contributions to radio. It is worth noting that changes in the airwaves reflect the ongoing evolution of the media landscape, where new formats vie for listeners' attention.