James Blunt Songs Banned By Radio Station

Chris Cotton, the station's programme controller, told the Sun: "We don't have anything against James Blunt and we're pleased he has been so successful, but we really need a break."

He went on: "While his songs have been very popular, there is a tremendous amount of industry pressure to play certain artists frequently. Often this can be out of step with the audience's tastes, which results in songs being overplayed."

"We're happy to stand up to this pressure and follow the strong message listeners have given us. We encourage other radio stations to take the same step."