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Tash Bandara
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Off the radio. Producing audio for some of the biggest names in broadcasting. And jingle anorak. Lots of BBC content - but opinions mine, not Auntie’s (or anyone else).
BBC Sounds will be blocked for listeners outside the UK. Devastating news

radiotoday.co.uk/2025/02/most...
Most BBC radio stations to become unavailable for international users
A new BBC audio website and app will replace BBC Sounds for users outside the UK later this year
radiotoday.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
‪My afternoon being soundtracked by @stephaniehirst.bsky.social Spinnin’ The 60s today on GHR 60s - the perfect hour for all lovers of “the best decade ever”. Check it out if you haven’t already: ghr.listennow.link/294018363%E2...
https://ghr.listennow.link/294018363‬
February 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Check this out!!
It's Here! Something special 4 U to celebrate our beloved Steve Wright, a True British Radio Icon. Never before released audio/words from the great man himself. Plus music/jingles galore. Enjoy! @aircheckdownloads.com @radio.today @bbcsounds.bsky.social #stevewright www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWML...
STEVE WRIGHT - CELEBRATING A BRITISH RADIO ICON! Steve Wright In The Afternoon - BBC Radio.
YouTube video by Anthony James
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I’ve been doing some investigating @thejeremyvine.bsky.social. Pop some headphones on.

LEFT: Your ROT from Friday’s show.
RIGHT: R2 Highway jingle “as delivered”

You’re right: the “gap” in the jingle has definitely been edited LONGER! 😟
January 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It’s only Day 2 of 2025 and I’ve already started the day with a shot of whiskey in my coffee. It’s not going well.
January 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Just pre-ordered @thejeremyvine.bsky.social’s new upcoming book “Murder on Line One”. Looking forward to April!
December 27, 2024 at 10:32 PM
EXCLUSIVE: #SteveWright In The Afternoon - BBC Radio 2

The "Talkie Bits" (as Steve first christened them on R1 back in the 90s) were pre-recorded in the morning…

…which meant there were just so many funny outtakes that never went to air.

We kept them all, though.

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Steve Wright In The Afternoon - Outtake:
Off the radio. It's often a request, not a statement though.
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December 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM
DON’T MISS: Our friend #SteveWright features on BBC Two’s “Lives Well Lived” - this Saturday at 18:00 GMT.

(And Annie Nightingale in Episode 2)

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Lives Well Lived, 2024, Episode 1
Kirsty Wark looks back at the lives of some of the famous people who died in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Just come across this audio - brilliant!

The ‘1tros’ CD - the original and the best Power Intros on BBC Radio 1.

*Something you may not know*: 1tros were the brainchild of producer Small Paul (although Sandy took credit and insisted they were “produced by Music4”)

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BBC Radio 1 - 'Now That's What I Call 1tros'
Chris Moyles and his team present producer Matt Fincham a birthday present CD; entitled 'Now That's What I Call 1tros', produced specially by Music4. Broadcast mid-2010.
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December 18, 2024 at 7:07 PM
@thejeremyvine.bsky.social Someone at R2 is definitely messing with you… the ‘gap’ in the 13:05 Highway jingle is definitely getting longer!!
December 17, 2024 at 1:09 PM
I just saw a fire truck on fire. You couldn’t make this up.
December 14, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Have I peaked too early?
(I blame Radio 2)
November 27, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Thanks to the guys at Sergio’s for another spectacular meal. The best in London. Back soon!
November 27, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Happy 50th, JAM.

In celebration, here’s a special show made for the 40th anniversary of JAM’s association with BBC Radio 1.

Presented & produced by @StephanieHirst.bsky.social, featuring Jon Wolfert & Johnny Beerling, and the foreword by Tony Blackburn.

www.mixcloud.com/tashbandara/...
November 22, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Enjoying this current season of Dead Ringers on BBC Radio 4 #FridayNightComedy.

Some really great writing, and of course - superb impressions.

Steve Wright fans: Lewis Macleod’s “Jeremy Vine” makes a regular appearance.

You’ll remember his stuff from: www.mixcloud.com/tashbandara/...
November 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM
We’ve lost too many greats this year. Awfully sad to hear about Howie. THE voice. We remember him from IRN, Capital, Berks - but every single day (for a time), I heard him as the voice of BBC Radio 2.
November 17, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Obligatory radioey/anorakky/jingley post:

“Peaking 6 1/2!!” as Wrighty would’ve liked.

Friday Fun at our OB this morning, coming to you from a makeshift studio we built in an hour out of some string and tinfoil.

Lots of serious crunchin’ and rollin’ - and plenty of AJ jinglin’ (No Gs all round)
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
@simonmayo.bsky.social I’ve afraid you’ve been caught out Sir.

At 17:08 on the last edition of the Confessions Podcast: You gave a mention to a certain “Dan Gleebits”. Which is clearly meant to represent “Dangly …”

Love the show.
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
@simonmayo.bsky.social “IT’S A GORILLA MAN” (my Italian accent will never be as good as yours, Father Simon)

PS. please tell Brother Matt that BlueSky is a thriving community with more than four people, thank you very much (although admittedly I did download it just to text you every Friday)
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
@simonmayo.bsky.social “Up With The Enlightenment”
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
@simonmayo.bsky.social Spangles on your eggs!! (Love the show, Steve)
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
@simonmayo.bsky.social
Hi Simon.
Very interesting to hear your ‘Confession From The Crypt’ this week was VERY similar to a classic Radio 1 Confession I remember…
www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows...
What are the chances?! 😯
BBC - Radio 2 - Shows - Simon Mayo Drivetime - Confessions: The Seaside Bus Trip
Simon Mayo's Drivetime show for BBC Radio 2 including music, features and guests.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Hello world! Just joined Bluesky because @simonmayo.bsky.social mentions it at the end of every episode of the NEW #ConfessionsPodcast (just rated you 5* on rTunes, by the way).

Hope I’m not too late to the party.

Love the show, Steve.
(Whoops, wrong podcast)
November 16, 2024 at 12:40 AM