The UK’s most successful presenting duo, Ant and Dec, signed off their Saturday evening primetime live show after 20 years, going out in style and bidding emotional farewell.
28.03.2024 - 10:37 / ok.co.uk
BBC radio star Tony Blackburn became emotional as he signed off the last time after 43 years on the air.
The 81 year old broadcasting legend has been a permanent fixture on the airwaves for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent, but is now hanging up his headphones to concentrate on other projects, including work on Radio 2. When he played his last song, You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, he joked: "You'll never find another laugh like mine... 43 years on BBC local radio and that's it as far as I'm concerned.
Thank you so much.
I want to thank you very much indeed for listening to me over the years. It's been a pleasure being here and I look forward to being with you in other places." He continued: "Once again thanks very much indeed for all the memories and all the lovely music, I hope you've enjoyed the music I've brought you on Sunday afternoons. From me Tony Blackburn to BBC Local Radio, bye bye." Tony announced that leaving his Sunday show on local radio last month.
He shared on social media: "Hi there, just wanted to let you know that I have decided to end my BBC Local Radio Sunday afternoon show that goes out on @BBCBerkshire, @BBCOxford, @BBCRadioSolent and @BBCSounds." He continued: "My last show will be on March 24th. I have been a part of the Berkshire lineup since 2012 and have loved doing the show bringing music from the 50s up to the present day. I have loved the callers and the fun we've had.
The UK’s most successful presenting duo, Ant and Dec, signed off their Saturday evening primetime live show after 20 years, going out in style and bidding emotional farewell.
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