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DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Steve Wright was on verge of BBC TV presenting comeback when he died, friend says

Star said to have died from broken heart after being dropped by Radio 2

Evening Standard

Steve Wright's brother says BBC DJ 'hid health issues' as he discusses cause of death

Laurence Wright has also weighed-in on suggestion the veteran broadcasted died of a ‘broken heart’ after being axed from his BBC Radio 2 show after 24 years in 2022

Evening Standard

Steve Wright: Friend of radio DJ says he 'died of a broken heart' after his show was axed by BBC

Celebrity publicist Gary Farrow criticised BBC bosses who deemed his 69-year-old friend ‘too old’

Evening Standard

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I was injured, miserable and lost – then Steve Wright saved me

Wright’s radio show was a lifeline as I struggled with a broken leg and the mystery of what to do with my life. Imagine my joy when I finally got to meet him

The Guardian - UK

Steve Wright obituary

One of the most popular disc jockeys on British radio in the 1980s who used a ‘zoo’ format to pull in audiences of eight million

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Steve Wright's death is a tragedy and British radio won't be the same without him

Some TV and radio presenters are show-offs, inviting us to bask in their wit and glamour. Others are different — they step back and put their audience first instead.

Evening Standard

‘It’s like losing a life-long companion’: readers on the magic of the late Steve Wright

From helping nurses de-stress to giving advice to would-be DJs, Guardian readers remember the Radio 2 star whose humour and humanity lit up Britain

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Steve Wright's final BBC Radio broadcast 'will not be aired' following death

The radio personality, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, passed away on Monday

Evening Standard

Sara Cox leads tributes to Steve Wright with emotional message on BBC Radio 2

Cox told listeners during her slot on BBC Radio 2 that her fellow DJs were ‘absolutely shattered’.

Evening Standard

Wednesday briefing: How the Rochdale furore exposed claims of factionalism in Labour’s handling of antisemitism

In today’s newsletter: The party has disowned candidate Azhar Ali following his remarks about Israel and Gaza, with accusations of hypocrisy over antisemitism levelled at Starmer’s door

The Guardian - UK

So much more than a DJ, Steve Wright introduced Britain to a new style of talk radio

Heavily influenced by the US, Wright perfected a show featuring records split by interviews and comedy

The Guardian - UK

Share your tributes and memories of Steve Wright

We would like to hear your memories of BBC Radio presenter Steve Wright – whether you met him, worked with him, or enjoyed his programmes

The Guardian - UK

Steve Wright dead: BBC radio legend dies at the age of 69

BBC radio legend Steve Wright has died at the age of 69, his devastated family have said in a statement to the broadcaster.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Have you noticed? The Lionesses have smashed football’s rainbow ceiling

On Sunday at 11am, history is tantalisingly close to being made in Sydney, as the England football team take on Spain, playing for the first English World Cup win since that seismic summer of 1966. Don’t say you won’t be watching. Everybody will. By Sunday morning, a time traditionally reserved…

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Manchester Evening News

BBC confirms latest top earners with only one earning more that £1 million in year

The corporation’s annual report has been released

Wales Online

Gary Lineker remains top paid BBC star as celebrity salaries revealed

There are four women in the top 10 list of highest earners

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker remains at top of list of BBC’s highest paid on-air talent

He is the only star paid more than £1m

Nottingham Post

Barrier plan for Cotgrave pub car park where staff and customers struggle to find a space

The car park has been filling up before the pub even opens, making it difficult for staff and customers

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Daily Mirror

Radio 2 planning to bring icons like Terry Wogan 'back from the dead' with spin-off station

There has reportedly been a proposal to bring back old shows to appeal to an older audience

Manchester Evening News

'It's like replacing Alex Ferguson'... Vernon Kay's 'nerves' ahead of new BBC Radio 2 show

The Bolton-born presenter takes over from Ken Bruce today

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce

Vernon Kay has spoken out about his new job challenge as he takes over from Ken Bruce - whose show had an audience of 8.4m before he quit for Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Record

Vernon Kay says Ken Bruce fans gave him 'best trolling I've ever had' ahead of Radio2 start

Vernon Kay will take over from the Scottish presenter Ken Bruce on Monday.

Manchester Evening News

Follicly-challenged pals to take on half marathon - with brutal forfeit for the slowest

They will take on the challenge this weekend

Wales Online

Gary Lineker's earnings compared to BBC colleagues as MOTD host tops highest-paid list for five years

The pundit is set to return to his role as presenter of Match of the Day

Daily Mirror

BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw as Ken Bruce is forced out early

BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months – with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster

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