BBC left in lurch as Evans fails to show

Tuesday 21 January 1997 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Chris Evans left Radio One for good yesterday after failing to turn up to host his breakfast show.

The broadcaster gave up his pounds 1.4m contract with the BBC last week after being refused permission to move from five days to four. But he had agreed to present the show until the end of March. However yesterday morning he failed to show up at Broadcasting House, leaving the BBC to put on a makeshift programme hosted by weekend DJ Kevin Greening which consisted almost entirely of continuous music.

Following Evans's absence Radio 1 executives spoke to his agent and then decided to release him from his contract with immediate effect.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

BBC left in lurch as Evans fails to show

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering