S1 Ep1667: Australia fires - January 2020
17m Jan 01, 2020
17m
S1 Ep1666: Gillian Reynolds CBE reviews 2019
6m Dec 29, 2019
6m
S1 Ep1665: End of Radio Luxembourg 208
1m Dec 28, 2019
1m
S1 Ep1664: Radio 1's new Christmas presenters - 2019
From Boxing Day 2019 to New Year, Radio 1 debuted 35 voices from community, local or student radio - or digital outlets.  Tatum McGreal Laura Crockett Dave Holt Gregor Davidson Fee Mak Cal Carthy Mayce Al-Hroub Summaya Mughal DJ Davda Hannah Sackville-Bryant  and Joel Mitchell Connor Coates Stuart Millar Nakia Oliver & Fabienne Oliver Lucy Edwards Jade Worsley Carmen London DJ Astonish Priya Ma...
43m Dec 26, 2019
43m
S1 Ep1663: Talk Radio UK takes over BBC Radio 1 transmitters - 1995
4m Dec 19, 2019
4m
S1 Ep1662: Mayo leaves BBC Radio 5 live - 2009
28s Dec 18, 2019
28s
S1 Ep1661: Steve Allen celebrates 40 years on-air - 2019
As Steve Allen celebrated 40 years at LBC - the longest serving UK commercial radio presenter - he was touched by his mention in Simon Conway's news bulletin: "He's now the longest-serving commercial radio presenter...".
2m Dec 12, 2019
2m
S1 Ep1660: Banbury Sound, Rugby FM, Touch closes - 2019
29th November 2019 saw another tranche of brand changes as the Touch stations, Rugby FM and Banbury Sound closed - ready to become Capital under a brand agreement between Global and the station owners Quidem. For the industry, it was a move which might have been predicted some years ago. The rationale is well-rehearsed and the evidence for change reasonably solid in a fast-changing world. Power...
10m Nov 30, 2019
10m
S1 Ep1659: Anchorage Earthquake on KFQD - 2018
From Alaska: A 7.0 earthquake struck about 8 miles north of the Anchorage area on 30th November 2018. KFQD witnessed it for themselves on-air. (Stay listening after the noise)
1m Nov 30, 2019
1m
S1 Ep1658: Absolute 80s launch - 2009
December 4th 2009 saw the launch of Absolute80s for ‘reluctant adults’, initially available online and in London on DAB replacing the Xtreme service. Sharing the main brand's breakfast show, it was to be the first of many offshoots in a winning strategy. Read my blog here: Ten Years of Absolute 80s Success (https://www.davidlloydradio.com/post/ten-years-of-absolute-80s-success)
1m Nov 24, 2019
1m
S1 Ep1657: Planet Rock, test tx imaging - 1999
3m Nov 15, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1656: John Humphrys interview with BBC DG George Entwistle - 2012
15m Nov 10, 2019
15m
S1 Ep1655: Radio 2: Round Midnight; Sounds of the 60s; Peter Clayton - 1983
A slice of Radio 2 in 1983, when  continuity and JAM jingles were in full swing. Enjoy here the end of Brian Matthew's Round Midnight, the in and out of Sounds of the 60s with Keith Fordyce; before Peter Clayton. Aired on 5th March 1983.
3m Nov 01, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1654: Pete Price - 40th anniversary and City clips montage - 2019
Pete began in radio at Radio Merseyside, moving to Radio City in the '80s, on whose transmitters he has broadcast under several brand names over the years. He has become one of Liverpool's most famous voices, with universal recognition.  Here, on Radio City Talk on 27th October 2019, he reflects on his 40 years on air - with some choice vintage clips.
14m Nov 01, 2019
14m
S1 Ep1653: BBC Radio Wales launch - 1978
27s Oct 30, 2019
27s
S1 Ep1652: LBC News (UK) launch - 2019
The launch of LBC News (UK) on 28th October 2019. More comment at: https://www.davidlloydradio.com/post/where-the-news-never-stops
6m Oct 28, 2019
6m
S1 Ep1651: John Humphrys, Classic FM debut - 2019
“You silver-tongued Lothario” said Moira Stuart at the end of a bulletin as she bantered with  the man she’d last worked with 35 years prior. 28th October 2019 saw John Humphrys make his debut on Classic FM, filling in for a week on the ‘More Music Breakfast', normally hosted by Tim Lihoreau. John observed he was the ‘new kid on the block’ – ‘new to presenting a programme like this on a station...
8m Oct 28, 2019
8m
S1 Ep1650: Chris Mason's first Any Questions on Radio 4 (clips) - 2019
“Well – hello”, said Chris Mason. The two words meant more on-air than they can ever do on paper, as he became the fifth presenter to host the famous Any Questions programme in its 71 years on the BBC. Following a touch of nostalgia, as befits the radio man he is, Chris jumped straight in to cue a question on May’s deal vs Johnson’s deal – on this, the eve of a critical Commons vote. Chris brou...
4m Oct 18, 2019
4m
S1 Ep1649: Brexit coverage in Ireland and Gibraltar - 2019
A slice of Brexit coverage from 18th October 2019, from RTE, Newstalk and Radio Gibraltar.
8m Oct 18, 2019
8m
S1 Ep1648: You and Yours - Radio 4 mic error - 2019
A mic inadvertently live from another studio - intruding into a live broadcast. It's happened to us all - but this incident did seem to take a worryingly long time to sort out, bearing in mind BBC Radio 4 production resource. As heard on You and Yours on 16th Oct 2019.             Warning - expletive. Read my view here on the broader issue. https://www.davidlloydradio.com/post/it-s-xxxxxxx-cold...
2m Oct 16, 2019
2m
S1 Ep1647: Future of Long Wave - 2011
Following press reports suggesting that Radio 4's Long Wave transmissions were vulnerable because they used valves which could not be replaced, Dennis Nolan - Network Manager at Radio 4 - appeared on the station's Feedback programme to explain there was little to worry about immediately. He suggested they might even last ten years...  It is suggested that the bill for electricity alone is £1/3m...
3m Oct 09, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1646: Ridings FM Launch - 1999
Ridings FM, the latest offering from the then Lincs FM Group launched in Wakfield on 3rd October 1999.  A great initial JAM ident - and a pithy message by a Chairman - hitting the vocal  - began the station.
1m Oct 03, 2019
1m
S1 Ep1645: The Swansea Sound Story - 2019
On its 45th anniversary, Swansea Sound broadcast this hour-long reflection of its launch - and fond memories since. Produced by Andrew Jones, originally for the 30th anniversary originally and now updated.
47m Sep 30, 2019
47m
S1 Ep1644: Johnnie Walker - lunchtime Radio 1 chart - 1974
6m Sep 25, 2019
6m
S1 Ep1643: Piccadilly Radio - Test transmissions - 1974
3m Sep 25, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1642: Final Roger Day show on Piccadilly - 1979
On 28th of September 1979, Roger Day hosted his last show on Piccadilly after launching the station over five years before.  Enjoy some classic ads of the time, references to other shows and presenters - and Roger's emotional farewells.  Thanks to Kenny Philips for the cassettes.
16m Sep 25, 2019
16m
S1 Ep1641: Marion Marshall, final World Service bulletin - 2019
After 32 years, Marion Marshall hosted her final bulletin for the BBC World Service on 22nd September 2019. Colleague Neil Nunes credited her 'outstanding track record of excellence and brilliance'.
30s Sep 22, 2019
30s
S1 Ep1640: John Humphrys - final Today programme on BBC Radio 4 - 2019
John Humphrys left the BBC Radio 4 Today programme on 19th September 23019 . This was the final edition after 32 years.
47m Sep 19, 2019
47m
S1 Ep1639: Evan Davis on Trump 'Sharpiegate' - 2019
As Evan Davis, settling in wonderfully on PM, wrestled with the latest story from the US on President Trump's 'sharpiegate', he could not help but give way to laughter.  Seeing the social media storm and press coverage about to unfold in front of him, he tried valiantly to position his mirth appropriately. Beautiful radio. 
3m Sep 14, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1638: Trauma Reporting - a new book from Jo Healey
For a journalist, speaking to people who’ve been affected by personal tragedy is part of life. It’s your job to get insight from someone who’s been bereaved, shocked, injured or is hurting. A new book called Trauma Reporting - A journalist's guide to covering sensitive stories -  offers an invaluable perspective – from several of those who’ve been at the other end of the microphone and camera i...
28m Sep 05, 2019
28m
S1 Ep1637: The first morning of Smooth Country - 2019
Smooth had a new offshoot on 3rd September 2019 - Smooth Country. Hear here the opening links - with Eamonn Kelly.
2m Sep 03, 2019
2m
S1 Ep1636: The first morning of Smooth Chill - 2019
Chill was launched by the then GCap in 2005. It adopted the Smooth parent brand on 3rd September 2019.  Hear here some of the segues and imaging from the opening morning.
3m Sep 03, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1635: Radio 1 FM switch on Day - 1988
A look-back from Simon Mayo at the week in 1988 when Radio 1 built out its FM network further- some 21 years after its launch.
4m Aug 31, 2019
4m
S1 Ep1634: First breakfast show on Heart 70s - 2019
Carlos returns to the Heart brand as he hosts the first breakfast show on the new Heart 70s on 30th August 2019
4m Aug 30, 2019
4m
S1 Ep1633: First Tony Blackburn BBC appearance - BBC Light Programme - 1967
After some educative years on board the pirates, Tony Blackburn returned home just before the pirates faded to join the BBC on the Light Programme, just weeks before it split into Radio 1 and 2. Enjoy here his debut for Auntie in August 1967, with his familiar sig tune, gags and trademark smile - and just a hint of 'new boy'.  It's deliciously of a time and place in radio: 'and a number called....
3m Jul 31, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1632: Douglas McArthur - Trevor Dann interview 2013
Douglas McArthur OBE began his radio career at Radio Clyde before becoming the founding CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). Across 14 years under his leadership, the RAB team led a highly-regarded marketing campaign for commercial radio that saw revenue rise from 2% of total advertising revenues to a peak of 7%.  It is difficult to exaggerate the contribution Douglas made to commercial r...
11m Jul 16, 2019
11m
S1 Ep1631: The moon landing on The World at One on Radio 4 - 1969
One giant leap for mankind.  Clips from the World at One on BBC Radio 4 on the afternoon of 21st July 1969 after the astronauts from Apollo 11 made their historic moon walk.  Ray Moore is on news duty, and there are reports from the BBC’s Apollo studio.
3m Jul 14, 2019
3m
S1 Ep1630: First Fleur East, Greg and James Hits Radio breakfast - 2019
It's not often a breakfast show launches on a Friday. This one did. From Manchester and broadcast nationally, these clips are from the first Hits Radio breakfast show with Fleur East, Greg and James - on 12th July 2019.
16m Jul 14, 2019
16m
S1 Ep1629: First Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2 - 1999
Steve Wright moved to Radio 2 on 6th July 1999, taking the flavour of his successful Radio 1 show, which had aired for 13 years, ending five and a half years prior. Audio thanks to Des and Mick Online - TV & Radio (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxelAYNZi5zdh5wvjbHjyPQ)
2m Jul 05, 2019
2m
S1 Ep1628: Last Jane Garvey/Peter Allen 5 Live Drive - 2007
One of the greatest partnerships in radio - Jane Garvey with Peter Allen on BBC 5 Live. Hear here the last Drive programme with Jane - and the duo were on sparkling form.
15m Jun 29, 2019
15m
S1 Ep1627: Final Jonathan Dimbleby Any Questions - 2019
The final edition of the BBC's political debate programme, Any Questions,  under Jonathan Dimbleby's chairmanship.
5m Jun 28, 2019
5m
S1 Ep1626: Jonathan Dimbleby's first Any Questions - 1987
Jonathan Dimbleby first took the chair of BBC Radio 4's topical panel show Any Questions? in September 1987. His last edition was aired in June 2019.
2m Jun 28, 2019
2m
S1 Ep1625: Angie Greaves leaving Magic - 2019
After fourteen years at Magic, a heart-felt farewell from Angie Greaves.
4m Jun 28, 2019
4m
S1 Ep1624: Alan Robson announces Metro/TFM farewell - 2019
4m Jun 13, 2019
4m
S1 Ep1623: Leicester Sound/Sound FM fifth birthday - 1989
A montage from a thoroughly indulgent fifth anniversary day of Leicester Sound (then using the on-air name of Sound FM) in September 1989.  Enjoy a convoy of station cars encounter a milk float - and a reluctant crossing warden. The clips feature the voices, recollections and general merrymaking from Kenny Hague, Mark Hayman, Heather Purdey, David Lloyd, Steve Merike, Andy Marriott, Danny Cox, ...
22m Jun 05, 2019
22m
S1 Ep1622: John Myers tributes - 2019
More tributes following the death of John Myers - on the medium he loved.  Radio 4. BBC Radio Newcastle. Smooth. Radio 2 (Jeremy Vine). Radio 2 (Steve Wright)
23m Jun 03, 2019
23m
S1 Ep1622: First Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden show on Heart Network - 2019
The first Heart network show hosted by Jamie Theakston with Amanda Holden on 3rd June 2019 (as heard on the North West feed).
59m Jun 03, 2019
59m
S1 Ep1621: Goffy pays tribute to John Myers - BBC Tees - 2019
On the day of the announcement of John Myers’s death, Goffy presented this heartfelt tribute on BBC Tees to his mentor. Beautifully measured and a celebration of John’s contribution to his area, his radio – and to the lives of others. Goffy calls upon just the right words for an awful occasion. Including the tale of the woman at one of John’s book signings which says it all.  Just clips here fr...
30m Jun 02, 2019
30m
S1 Ep1620: WPLJ: final hour - 2019
After almost 50 years of broadcasting from New York, 95.5 WPLJ closed at 7pm NY time (midnight here) on 31st May 2019.  The Cumulus Media station was sold to Christian broadcaster Educational Media Foundation in February, and the new Christian contemporary station K-Love (WKLV) took over on 95.5. Enjoy here its final hour - telescoped.
34m Jun 01, 2019
34m
S1 Ep1619: WPLJ end of final Todd & Jayde in the Morning - 2019
After almost 50 years of broadcasting from New York, it's the end of an era for 95.5 WPLJ. The Cumulus Media station closed on May 31 2019 after being sold to Christian broadcaster Educational Media Foundation. The new Christian contemporary station K-Love (WKLV) takes over on 95.5. Enjoy here a clip which shows the raw emotion of the final hours as the Todd and Jayde Show checked out for the f...
22m May 31, 2019
22m