What is wrong with Annie Nightingale?
While in Havana in 1996, she was injured during a mugging, resulting in multiple injuries requiring an air-lift to a London hospital, since which she has worn the distinctive shades, now part of her image.
Who presented Top of the Pops in 1988?
Richard Skinner
6 October 1988 – Richard Skinner returned after three years to co-present with Simon Mayo.
Who played the first song on Radio 1?
It’s the 50th birthday of Radio One – and the first song played on the station was by a Midlands band.
What is Andy Kershaw doing now?
Broadcast journalism. Kershaw has worked as a journalist for BBC Radio 4’s From Our Own Correspondent, the Today programme and The World Tonight.
Who was the first female DJ?
Karen Mixon Cook (born 1955) became the first professional female nightclub disco disc jockey (“Disco DJ”) in the United States in 1974. While there had been female professional radio disc jockeys in the U.S. since at least 1966, none had been focused on the disco club music scene.
What age was John Peel when he died?
65 years (1939–2004)
John Peel/Age at death
John Peel, the veteran DJ who discovered dozens of major bands during a broadcasting career spanning 40 years, has died after suffering a heart attack. Peel, who was 65, was taken ill during a working holiday with his wife, Sheila, in the city of Cuzco, Peru, and never recovered.
Who presented Top of the Pops in 1985?
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 September 1985. Featuring Red Box, Madonna, Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, and David Bowie & Mick Jagger.
Who was the first presenter on Radio 1?
The first Radio 1 Christmas Party (1967) Celebrating Radio 1’s first Birthday in 1968 Presenters Mike Raven, Dave Cash, Pete Murray, Jimmy Young, Tony Blackburn, Johnny Moran and Dave Symonds ‘Cut the Cake’.
What did Radio 2 presenters wear in the 80s?
Check out our presenters’ 80s styles – shoulder pads and washed denim galore! Challenge Anneka to flatten her cap peak? Cutting edge eye wear is still Steve’s fashion USP.
What was Radio One like in the 1980’s?
The decade was full of groupies, alcohol and drug abuse, torn jeans, big hair and plenty of heavy metal music. On hand to broadcast our favourite tunes were many infamous British Radio 1 Djs of the era.
Who was the Radio One DJ in 1980?
Radio One DJs of the 1980’s On hand to broadcast our favourite tunes were many infamous British Radio 1 Djs of the era. Each of them came to the turntable with a personal style all their own. Controversial disc jockey, Dave Lee Travis, aka DLT, began his broadcasting career in 1968.
