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I’ll keep presenting until I beat Cliff Richard, says Tony Blackburn

DJ Tony Blackburn has joked that he will keep presenting until he beats Sir Cliff Richard as he was made an OBE in recognition of his long career. The 81-year-old was honoured for his services to broadcasting and charity by the Princess Royal at ...

20 Mar 2024 at 18:42

I’m A Celebrity winners: Where are they now?

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is set to return for a 22nd series. Since hitting screens in 2002, the ITV reality show has delivered a string of memorable moments, as a host of famous faces confronted their fears in the Australian jungle. ...

06 Nov 2022 at 03:45

Edelweiss singer Vince Hill dies aged 89

British pop singer Vince Hill has died at the age of 89. The musician, who reached number two in the UK charts in 1967 with a cover of The Sound Of Music song Edelweiss, passed away peacefully at home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire on ...

23 Jul 2023 at 16:54

Music

Tony Blackburn discharged from hospital following treatment for chest infection

Tony Blackburn has been discharged from hospital after three weeks following a chest infection. The veteran DJ, 80, has been absent from his BBC Radio 2 programme while receiving treatment at Wellington Hospital, London. On Twitter, he ...

03 May 2023 at 14:26

DJ Tony Blackburn to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

DJ Tony Blackburn will be made an OBE in a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The broadcaster, 81, has appeared on BBC and commercial radio stations for nearly six decades, and became the first DJ on BBC Radio 1 when it launched ...

20 Mar 2024 at 02:45

Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Motorbike riders have paid tribute to the BBC radio star Johnnie Walker by following his funeral procession as he is laid to rest. Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant, as well as Walker’s former BBC Radio 2 colleagues, were among ...

17 Jan 2025 at 14:45

Music

Tony Blackburn remembers ‘fine broadcaster and very good friend’ Johnnie Walker

Tony Blackburn has paid tribute to radio DJ Johnnie Walker after he died at the age of 79, describing him as a “fine broadcaster and very good friend”. It comes after Walker’s death was announced on air on Tuesday by his friend ...

31 Dec 2024 at 18:33

Robert Plant and Johnnie Walker’s ex-radio colleagues arrive for DJ’s funeral

Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant, as well as the former BBC Radio 2 colleagues of Johnnie Walker, are among the mourners arriving for the late DJ’s funeral. Walker died aged 79 in December, with his death being announced ...

17 Jan 2025 at 11:48

Music

Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn hijacked The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 in a stunt celebrating the 60th anniversary of the UK’s first pirate radio station. Radio Caroline was a British radio station that began regular ...

28 Mar 2024 at 14:06

Les Dennis and Sir Tim Rice lead tributes to Edelweiss singer Vince Hill

Les Dennis, Linda Nolan and Sir Tim Rice have led tributes to Vince Hill who has been described as a “brilliant” performer and “top ballad” singer. The 89-year-old classic pop star, who reached number two in the UK charts ...

23 Jul 2023 at 18:13

Entertainment

‘The memories are just wonderful’ – Tony Blackburn celebrates 60 years on air

Tony Blackburn has said he has “wonderful” memories of the beginning of his broadcasting career as he celebrates 60 years on air. He told The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 he was grateful to still be presenting, and ...

25 Jul 2024 at 18:27

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