What a shame. It seems that BBC 2 are doing what a repeat of the what they did with Peel. Pushing a great DJ to an evermore demeaning marginal timeslot. peel put up with it but enough seems to be enough for Mark. Who for years has played some of the best music from his own record collection. Very sad.
Here is what he wrote
Apologies for the impersonal nature of this email but I'm sending this to you as you've shown some interest in my Radio 2 shows over the last years. In short, I'll be leaving Radio 2 at Christmas, presumably for good. It's become obvious over the last year the station has become much less interested in non mainstream music, and my position there has been extremely uncomfortable.
It's a sign of the times I suppose. I'm stupidly proud of the shows I've done there for 12 years and I know I always did the right thing. I'm equally sure I'm doing the right thing now. Not looking for sympathy, or another job, or even a reply. Just letting you know.
Mark Lamarr
Even more reasons why BBC 6 music had to be saved. Give Mark a show there at a sensible time
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