BBC London: Jay walks

Norman Jay has confirmed he's left BBC London:

After much soul searching and consideration and largely due to new scheduling changes implemented by BBC London late last year, I felt I could no longer continue working there as a presenter of Giant 45 - especially in it's present format.

So as of today, I have officially left BBC London after nearly 11 great years. I would like to thank my many friends and colleagues I leave behind - far too many to mention but you all know who you are. Finally, I'd like to thank YOU - the listeners - both past and present for your fantastic support of Giant 45 over the years. I really did enjoy having your 'live' company and playing great music for you on a Sunday night. As that now was no longer to be the case, for me at least, Giant 45 is a radio story to be continued some other time in some other place hopefully. In terms of radio, I've always held the view that the more things change - the more they remain the same. Thanks for the memories anyway.

MediaGuardian reports that Jay had been offered a digital-only slot to free up the FM transmitter for a pick of the week style programme.