What happened to Sara Kennedy?
Veteran broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2 – 34 years after joining the station. Kennedy, 60, who has been presenting her early morning Dawn Patrol show since January 1993, said: “As I have been spared for this long, it’s time for a change.”
What happened to Johnnie Walker?
In January 2019 it was announced that Walker would step down from The Rock Show and Sounds of the 70s “for a number of weeks”, to receive treatment for a heart condition.
What has happened to Simon Bates?
Bates left BBC Radio Devon on 8 January 2017 to “move on to other things.” Gordon Sparks took over the breakfast show. On 2 October 2017, Bates participated in Radio 1 Vintage, doing an interview about his time on BBC Radio 1.
What is Johnnie Walker’s wife called?
Tiggy Jarvism. 2002
Johnnie Walker/Wife
Who is Johnny Walker married to?
Johnnie Walker/Spouse
Who hosted Top of the Pops the most?
Jimmy Seville and Tony Blackburn presented the most TOTPs. Both started in the 60s and continued through 70s and into early 80s. In the early 70s they were generally the only presenters. Cliff Richard and Status Quo made the most appearances.
Who was the Hairy Cornflake?
DLT – real name David Patrick Griffin – cut his broadcasting teeth on pirate radio in the 1960s before landing the job of Breakfast Show host on Radio 1. Dubbed the Hairy Cornflake he also became a regular fixture on the BBC’s Top of the Pops show spending more than two decades as one of its regular presenters.
Did Sarah Kennedy have any children?
Sarah Kennedy
| Sarah Kennedy MBE | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1973–2010 (retired) |
| Known for | The Dawn Patrol on BBC Radio 2 (1993–2010) |
| Partner(s) | Adrian McGlynn |
| Children | 2 |
Who are some of the Radio 2 guest presenters?
Notable guest presenters. In addition to its regular and stand-in presenters, Radio 2 is often joined by guest presenters that host one-off documentaries or short series. Such guests have included David Mitchell, Kristian Bush, Suzi Quatro, Don Henley, Kylie Minogue, Carla Bruni, Ed Miliband, Bryan Adams, Sir Tim Rice, David Quantick,…
Who are the most famous former radio presenters?
Notable former presenters 1 Paul Hollingdale (1967–1970) 2 Pat Doody (1967–1971) 3 Eric Robinson (1967–1971) 4 Kenneth Alwyn (1967–1972) 5 Barry Alldis (1967–1973) 6 Simon Bates (1973–1976) 7 David Gell (1967–1977) 8 Robin Richmond (1969–1980) 9 Sam Costa (1967–1981) 10 Alberto Semprini (1967–1982)
Who did Roger Daltry play with on Radio 2?
Roger Daltry starred in the Radio 2 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. John Dunn broadcast from Antartica. 1997 and Richard Allinson joined Radio 2, replacing the Jamesons. Pick Of The Pops returned with Alan Freeman on the weekend, Bob Harris joined Radio 2 with his late show from 11pm – 1am.
Who presented melodies for you in the 1990s?
Melodies For You was now presented by David Jacobs. Three new national stations came on the scene during the 1990’s with Classic FM in 1992, Virgin Radio in 1993 and Talk Radio in 1995. Radio 2 campaigns in the decade included Ken Bruce launching Caring for Carers in 1990 and 1998’s Cancer and You.
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