True professionalism as Capital breakfast show presenters move on from the gigs they love. Some prepare for a new drive show, some prepare for other shows, some prepare for a new future. All listener-focused ends and generous in spirit. And I have to smile at Capital East Mids where they said so little about the end during the show, it was business as excellently usual - but there was a nod to the wise with a mention of the very first breakfast incumbent on their Nottingham 96.2 transmitter 44 y...
Apr 05, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1597
Apr 01, 2019•5 min•Ep. 1595
Sarah Montague interviews Dan Taylor-Watt about the new BBC Sounds app and listens to listener concerns. As heard on the World at One on Radio 4 on 6th March 2019.
Apr 01, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1594
Mar 28, 2019•7 min•Ep. 1593
Mar 28, 2019•47 sec•Ep. 1592
Mar 17, 2019•2 min•Ep. 1589
Mar 05, 2019•14 min•Ep. 1585
As Capital prepared to take advantage of latest deregulation, Radio executives and commentators gave their two penn'orth on the Media Show from Radio 4
Feb 27, 2019•13 min•Ep. 1582
Feb 19, 2019•5 min•Ep. 1580
On 19th February 1975, Margaret Thatcher gave her first interview as party leader – and she gave it to Jimmy Young on Radio 2. In this fascinating telescoped 50’ – she assures Jimmy that he is fine to call her Margaret – despite what listeners say. She also suggests that when her time comes to leave office – she will go with good grace. And – most tellingly - on the issue of Europe – given the decision to confirm entry to the common market loomed – she suggested (33’ in) that a referendum was si...
Feb 18, 2019•58 min•Ep. 1579
In March 2017, Tony Blackburn succeeded Brian Matthew as presenter of Radio 2's 'Sounds of the 60s'. The two-hour show also moved to the earlier time of 6 am.
Feb 10, 2019•6 min•Ep. 1577
In Feb 2000, PM Tony Blair began a weekly audio broadcast - a little like the familiar Presidential radio broadcasts in the UK. The eight minute piece was available 'only on the Internet' (accessed either as a streamed file, a downloadable MP3 version or as a transcript). After the tentative introduction - and a what his producer likely suggested was a clever bit of linking - the first edition focused on education. By the end of the first five months (and 14 editions), the streamed versions of t...
Feb 10, 2019•1 min•Ep. 1576
A sniff that just possibly John Humphrys may leave the Today programme some time in 2019 merited a sizeable chunk of the World at One on Radio 4 on 6th Feb – and prefaced the item on the North Korea nuclear summit. And so it should have. Here, he talks to former dawn colleague, Sarah Montague on the World at One on the day the story appeared on the front page of the Daily Mail.
Feb 06, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1574
Chris carries off his first show with aplomb. The sense of presence which he effortlessly routinely delivers – and the sense of occasion of a special first show but where the listeners feel part of it – rather than distant. A feat not carried off by all. “BBC Radio 2”…he finds himself saying - before the hesitant “….is where we used to be’. And he warns Auntie Ethel who’s flicked over that the ‘golden oldies’ are ‘a little more contemporary than they were before’. He’s at Virgin ‘for as long as ...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 1570
Jan 19, 2019•6 min•Ep. 1569
Jan 15, 2019•2 min•Ep. 1567
Jan 14, 2019•26 min•Ep. 1566
Jan 11, 2019•22 min•Ep. 1564
Jan 07, 2019•7 min•Ep. 1563
Jan 06, 2019•38 sec•Ep. 1562
On 6th Jan 2019 at 18:00, Free Radio 80s closed. On 1152am, 990am and 1017am it became Absolute Classic Rock.
Jan 06, 2019•33 sec•Ep. 1561
On 17th December 2018, Absolute Radio was replaced by Greatest Hits Christmas on 105.2 FM in the West Midlands - ahead of the launch of Greatest Hits Radio on Jan 7th 2019.
Jan 06, 2019•1 min•Ep. 1560
Jan 05, 2019•52 sec•Ep. 1559
Dec 31, 2018•18 min•Ep. 1558
Billy Butler served Merseyside for 47 years on Radio City, its AM offshoots and then back to BBC Radio Merseyside. At the age of 76, the BBC chose not to renew his contract. Having hosted Thursdays and Fridays, his final programme was broadcast on 28th December 2018. As is to be expected, in the case of a man who’s served such a characterful city for so many decades, played at the Cavern and rubbed shoulders with the Beatles, his regular listeners were not best pleased, as reflected on social me...
Dec 28, 2018•24 min•Ep. 1557
Chris Evans is a master. A rule breaker who annoys every radio programme director listening – but the sense of occasion every show brings is simply perfect. On Radio 2, with the maturity that decades on air brings, he has been at his best. The creativity and rebellion lives on, polished with the pain of experience. In this final show on 24th December 2018, he uses every trick in the radio box. Wives , children and tears. And he does it authentically. As he prepares for the biggest gamble of his ...
Dec 24, 2018•26 min•Ep. 1556
"I have loved every single moment. Never intended to go. But you know circumstances change and everything will be fabulous and Radio 2 will still be sparkling and magic", said Simon Mayo as he waves farewell to Radio 2 on 21st December 2018.
Dec 21, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1555
Some shows are remarkable for their longevity. The drive show in 2018 on Radio 2 was noteworthy for its brevity. After many years solo, Simon was joined by Jo Whiley. Whilst both are accomplished professionals - behaving professionally - and with genuine mutual respect, it was probably not the approach either of them would chosen. The partnership ended on Thursday 20th December 2018, with Simon flying solo the following day. Enjoy Simon here being teased on his post-Radio 2 future. Aside from th...
Dec 21, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1554
Emma Bunton began working with Heart in 2009 - as a guest co-host for Jamie and then as maternity cover for Harriet Scott. She assumed the role 'full-time' in 2013. Enjoy here some clips from her final show with Jamie Theakston on Friday 14th December 2018. Heart proves yet again you can be polished, showbiz - and yet still authentic. This coupling was great casting - and the final show a touching end.
Dec 14, 2018•15 min•Ep. 1551
"For those that have listened for the last 11 years 8 months 13 days, thanks for putting up with the many shite days and for giving us your time and your fucking funny jokes. We love you from the bottom of our hearts", tweeted Shaun Keaveny as he said farewell to the breakfast stint on BBC 6 Music on 14th December 2018.
Dec 14, 2018•22 min•Ep. 1550
