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THE RADIO PRODUCTION AWARDS 2010
The first winners of the new Radio Production Awards were announced at a ceremony in London on February 11th.
For the official press release from The Radio Academy and The Radio Independent's Group, click here.
...and you can listen to the official podcast here.
Hall of Fame 2009: Sir Terry Wogan
On 10th December 2009, Sir Terry was inducted into the UK Radio Hall of Fame and presented with the 2009 PRS John Peel Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music Radio. Chris Evens hosted the event, and was joined by a stellar line-up on stage including Christian O'Connell, Neil Fox, Alan Brazil, John Humphrys and Chris Moyles.
At the same event, Gary Barlow from Take That picked up the Neilson Award for Most Played Artist on UK Radio.
The Sun: Teary Wo-Gone (11/12/2009)
SIR Terry Wogan said a tearful goodbye to DJ Chris Evans yesterday as he prepared to stand down. Radio legend Sir Terry appeared at a bash held by the Radio Academy to celebrate his career. The emotional 71-year-old watched as glowing tributes were made by his breakfast show replacement Evans and fellow DJs Chris Moyles, Tony Blackburn, and Noel Edmunds...
(more here)
BBC News: Sir Terry Wogan honoured at radio industry awards (11/12/2009)
Broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has been inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame as he prepares to step down as host of Radio 2's breakfast show. Sir Terry was also awarded the PRS John Peel Outstanding Contribution to Music award at Thursday's ceremony. "I don't really want to go," said the 71-year-old, who steps down next week after 27 years as a breakfast DJ...
(more here)
Daily Express: Terry Wogan: I Dread My Last Radio 2 Breakfast Show (10/12/2009)
TERRY Wogan is dreading broadcasting his final Radio 2 breakfast show next week. The veteran radio host, 71, says the thought of saying goodbye to his devoted army of fans is already “taking its toll”, as he prepares for Evans, 43, to take over. At a Radio Academy tribute in London, the star said it was “a hell of a strain” learning to let go and said if he could, he would never give it up...(more here)
The Mirror: Terry Wogan honoured by Take That star Gary Barlow, Chris Moyles and Chris Evans as he gets inducted into Radio Academy Hall Of Fame (10/12/2009)
Sir Terry Wogan was honoured by the UK radio industry as he prepares to bow out from his Radio 2 Breakfast Show, and admitted: "I don't really want to go."
The presenter - who is stepping down - said the countdown to his departure had been "a hell of a strain, mentally and emotionally". Sir Terry was speaking as fellow radio hosts such as Chris Moyles and John Humphrys lined up to pay tribute to his years as a presenter. His successor Chris Evans also spoke warmly at the London event in which the 71-year-old Irish star was doubly honoured...(more here)
The Telegraph: Sir Terry Wogan honoured by the UK radio industry (10/12/2009)
The veteran presenter, who is stepping down from his Radio 2 Breakfast show next week, admitted: "I don't really want to go".
Sir Terry said the last fortnight had been "a hell of a strain, mentally and emotionally". The 71 year old was also awarded the PRS John Peel Outstanding Contribution To Music Award, which was presented by the Take That singer Gary Barlow. ...(more here)
Music Week: Wogan honoured at Radio Academy event (10/12/2009)
The cream of the UK radio industry has turned out at a tribute event to salute Sir Terry Wogan just days ahead of his departure from the Radio 2 breakfast show.
At a Radio Academy gathering the hugely-respected broadcaster was inducted into the organisation’s hall of fame as well as receiving this year’s Outstanding Contribution To Music Radio award given in honour of the late John Peel...(more here)
Teletext: Radio industry honours Terry Wogan (10/12/2009)
Sir Terry Wogan was honoured by the UK radio industry as he prepares to bow out from his Radio 2 Breakfast Show, and admitted: "I don't really want to go".
The broadcasting legend - who's stepping down next week - said the last fortnight had been "a hell of a strain, mentally and emotionally" as he counts down to his departure. Sir Terry was speaking as fellow radio hosts such as Chris Moyles and John Humphrys paid tribute to him...(more here)
Coventry Telegraph: Radio Industry Pays Tribute To Terry Wogan (10/12/2009)
SIR Terry Wogan was honoured by the UK radio industry today as he prepares to bow out from his Radio 2 Breakfast Show, and admitted: "I don't really want to go".
The presenter - who is stepping down next week - said the last fortnight had been "a hell of a strain, mentally and emotionally" as he counts down to his departure. Sir Terry was speaking as fellow radio hosts such as Chris Moyles and John Humphrys lined up to pay tribute to his years as a presenter...(more here)
