Ken Bruce leaves listeners 'bawling' as Radio 2 presenter signs off for last time with 'perfect' song

BBC Radio 2 listeners were 'bawling' as presenter Ken Bruce signed off from his show for the last time, after more than 40 years at the organisation.

The 72-year-old Scottish presenter has regularly presented his mid-morning programme from 9.30am to midday. Taking to the BBC airwaves for the final time, he thanked his listeners, the production team at Radio 2 and the BBC after his 30-year show came to an end.

He said the BBC is “still the finest broadcasting corporation in the world” aside from the occasional “vagary” and also thanked members of the Ken Bruce Preservation Society who gave him a bottle of Irish cream liquor. Bruce then played a medley of Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight and The End that closes the Abbey Road album by The Beatles as his career at the BBC came to an end.

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Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts around the emotional moment. @withalittleluck said: "Having a bit of a cry at Ken Bruce playing The Beatles’ Golden Slumbers, Carry that Weight, The End, at the end of his last programme for BBC 2. Pass the tissues please" while @eli3abethan simply tweeted: "Bawling #KenBruce" with three crying face emojis.

@alexjrassic added: "Bloody hell, I didn't expect to have a little midday cry over this, but here I am. Thank you, Ken Bruce" and @cazbolton said: "#KenBruce what a class act @RealKenBruce is. Last #BBCRadio2 song was The Beatles - Carry That Weight. Thank you x".

And @BeatsDen tweeted: "Thanks Ken for all the wonderful music, for Pop Master and for your gentle humour. Perfect song to finish with. Will look forward to listening in “somewhere” in a few weeks. Enjoy your break"

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