BBC Radio 2 listeners in tears as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returns days after death
18.02.2024 - 12:33
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
BBC Radio 2 listeners were reduced to tears today as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returned to air days after the star suddenly passed away age 69. Steve died on Tuesday, February 13 and the news came as a huge shock with many of his heartbroken co-stars breaking into tears live on air amid an outpouring of tributes, writes The Mirror.
And today, the tributes continued to flood in as a special episode of Steve's Sunday Love Songs aired. The late presenter's friend Liza Tarbuck took over hosting the episode in which she encouraged fans to get in touch with memories of Steve, including those who'd had a dedication on his weekend show for a wedding, birthday or key moment in their life.
Liza was a bit emotional as she opened the show, saying: "Good morning to you we are live in Wogan House. This is is Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs without the chief... without our genius friend. So while you're getting a tissue I think it would be lovely if you lit him a candle.
"I make no apologies if I get upset during the next two hours and you shouldn't either."
Liza then promised to play nothing but Steve's favourite tracks and to 'pepper' the show with messages from listeners about the radio legend. The BBC was inundated with message from listeners with their memories of the star with many saying their Sundays would not be the same without him.
One said: "There will be many tears being shed this morning across the land - we have all lost an old friend,"
Another wrote: "Sunday Love Songs without Steve Wright is incredibly sad but Liza Tarbuck is doing him proud. To Steve’s family & friends I send love & condolences. To his army of loyal fans, aren’t we lucky we were here to hear his amazing talent & enjoy his love for radio. Sleep
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