Alan Carr is rumored to be joining BBC Radio 2 on a regular basis, as a replacement for Russell Brand who quit following the “Sachs-gate” espisode which also led to the suspension of Jonathan Ross … Formerly of Metro Radio in Newcastle, Alex Roland becomes PD of Bauer’s TFM Radio (96.6) in Thornaby-on-Tees & Magic 1170 … BBC Radio Manchester announces midday DJ Allan Beswick will move to mornings, replacing Eamonn O’Neal and Diane Oxberry starting April 6 … GMG Radio is making changes at the top of their Smooth and Real Radio network brands, naming Jay Crawford PD of Real Radio, and Steve Collins as the new PD of the 6-station Smooth Radio network … Abbey FM (107.3) in Barrow-in-Furness has gone silent, citing low revenues and low listenership.