Honestly I don’t know what to say.Still in shock on hearing about Steve Wrights passing . He was a colleague,a complete radio geek and a really good guy. We are all numb, you legend of the airwaves Rip
Big 💙 Wrighty
Dear Annie , you were more than just a trailblazer for women on radio, you made me feel like music broadcasting is for life. Rave in peace 💙
Annie Nightingale: Legendary Radio 1 DJ dies at 83
I loved watching him play,loved watching his team play as manager,most of all just loved this guy. We are all gutted he’s gone. Gianluca Vialli, 1964-2023 r.i.p
If Lewis Hamilton seals his 4th drivers championship today let's celebrate his amazing achievement for a boy from a council home to be the best in a sport normally enjoyed by the privileged.Go Lewis
I agree 100% with
@BBCNaga
on this. I don't see anything wrong with speaking your truth. I am a mere dj so don't do politics on my shows but every person of colour knows exactly what that phrase 'go back home' means . Unless you've experienced it, it's hard to truly understand.
Hard to make sense of the BBC's ruling against Naga Munchetty, particularly when she was simply agreeing with her co-host, & reflecting on her own experiences of racism in doing so.
Wow Ken Bruce is leaving radio 2.He has just announced on his show.Totally his own decision.What a legend and what a run. Massive respect
@RealKenBruce
Please avoid buying any tickets for any event I do from viagogo.They charge a ridiculous amount and lie about whether a gig is nearly sold out or not.They are advertising one of my gigs as almost sold out when tickets aren't even on sale yet.
I am incredibly happy for my good friend Sara on her drive time slot.She is built for it.I've been at radio 2 for a decade now but it still feels fresh to me.The rhythm nation nightly is my dream gig.Oh and no congestion charge and free street parking at that time of night.
10 years ago my daughter had a friend who was making moves with his you tube channel SBTV.She brought him over to interview me.I honestly looked around the room and was proud to meet a young creative with drive and vision.Jamal Edwards had all of that. I’m still in shock R.I.P.
Feeling really happy today .My dear friend Paul Canoville
@Kingcanners
who has been seriously ill,has just texted me . Fingers crossed,he is on the mend. His foundation does great work.I believe he is truly bionic ❤️🙏🏾
Sir Andy Murray, Sir Mo Farah ,Sir Nick Faldo , Sir Chris Hoy , Sir Henry Cooper, Sir Jackie Stewart, Sir Matthew Pinsent ... now 6 x world champion Lewis Hamilton 2nd all time to Schumacher What are they waiting for
#LewisHamilton
I was 18 years old when I played my 1st gig,the school 6th form disco.I played tunes from Kool and the gang and Level 42.I paid to see them live at the Rainbow theatre and Hammersmith odeon.On Sat night,3 decades later,I brought them both on stage at the O2 arena,& was 18 again.
I didn’t hear one pundit on radio or tv say before the season started that Chelsea would do anything .Well we ain’t doing bad.Having fun and doing it with a legend at the helm. Great result today boys.
She is my favourite soul singer period.I have listened to her on repeat for hours in the she is clinging on to life.Thanks for the hours of pleasure you have given us all Aretha Franklin,you beautiful soul
Most Chelsea fans I know rate Loftus Cheek.Recent Chelsea managers are obsessed more with how good some midfielders are defensively rather than offensively.I reckon he will get his chance next year.I say with fingers,arms and legs crossed.
So,big shout out to all my homies who did new shows
@BBCRadio2
today.Quite a historic day of broadcasting. It’s time for the 1st ever weeknight rhythm nation.Join me at 10
Trust me.This shocking result has come at the right time.I hate unbeaten runs because they give you a false sense of security.We will be right on it now for the rest of the season. Ktbffh
Just before I got off my flight,I had a glance at twitter.The lady sitting next to me who hadn't said a word during the flight,remarked,'why do you have a blue tick next to your name? How do you answer that without sounding like a dickhead?
Just heard the sad news of another great loss to British black music. Condolences to the Family of Steve Sutherland who I first met and worked with at the Kensington roof gardens 30 years ago.
@TwiceasNiceUK
r.i.p
ANNOUNCEMENT:
@DJTrevorNelson
will be stepping down from his Saturday slot on 1Xtra. His last Saturday show will be on December 22nd, but don't worry... he'll still be bringing all the Old Skool Bangers to 1Xtra every Sunday 💥🎶 1/2
My local family run restaurant started doing takeaways so I got one tonight to support them.if you are thinking of getting a takeaway try and get one from an independently run business, they need us more than ever
The 1st club I went to at 15 was called Crackers in Wardour st.The 1st club I went to regularly was the electric ballroom in Camden Town.The Dj was Paul Anderson,who in his heyday was one of the best ever.R.i.p ‘Trouble’
Bbc breakfast crew are doing their best to make Dan Walker cry on his last breakfast show.A lovely tribute,but the man is a total pro and isn’t blinking yet 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The great Bill withers has left this earth. A truly sad day for all music fans. Just stay at home listen to his music which is a remedy for these nonsensical times we live in. He was a genius singer songwriter. Can’t listen to Bill without feeling emotional
#RipBillWithers
My love for 90s R&B is largely down to one music exec and label. Andre Harrell was a visionary.I remember going to his Uptown offices in New York just to smell the air. I was more excited to meet him than any artist I’d interviewed. R.i.p
Huge congratulations to
@DJTrevorNelson
! 👏
The latest figures show that a record number of people are enjoying his show every Saturday night. ✨
Catch up with his latest Rhythm Nation show now 👉
#RAJAR
Shocked and saddened to hear that my former colleague Janice Long has passed away. She did the show after me when I joined radio 2.She was so passionate about music,outspoken,fun and mischievous . Thoughts to her family and friends. Proper broadcasting legend ❤️
Really praying for Ray Wilkins to get well.The 1st time I went to Chelsea he was our club captain.I may have cried as a kid when he went to Man United.He joined us at the back of the queue to get in the shed recently like a proper fan.fingers crossed for Ray
Ok I have to get this off my chest.Was having a chat with a gooner yesterday and we both agreed (which is rare),that we have major stadium envy because of Spurs.
Shaun Keaveny’s journey from the BBC to DIY radio: ‘It’s been a huge liberation’ | Radio | The Guardian I love this article with Shaun Keaveny. I totally agree that radio is all about creating a community.Thanks
@shaunwkeaveny
for the name check.
My builder reckons there are ufos at Gatwick airport that’s why all flights are suspended. I gave him that look. You know,the one that says remind me never to have a serious conversation with you again.
Amber Rudd should be mortified for using the term coloured.The last person to call me that was a 80 year old woman who thought she was being polite.I like the term black,
Well today I voted with my conscience and not what benefits me personally. No candidate particularly appealed to me but I thought about people who don’t have the ability to vote
I am blessed to broadcast on the beeb,lucky to have loyal listeners,pleased with the people I work with,feelings for my family and music still matters to me.Before I wrap my show & head off to party, happy new year to you and yours, remember our problems are only 1st world ones,
Merry Xmas everyone.Especially my fellow citizens who like myself have to isolate tomorrow because I’m still flipping positive. This is definitely another Xmas we won’t forget 🎄🎄🎄
When
@DJTrevorNelson
met Aaliyah for the first time 🙏
Trevor digs through his personal record collection to unearth some gems.
Catch Trevor's
#1XtraOldSkool
show here ➡️
Today is the last day
@BBCRadio2
for
@RealLynnBowles
who is a brilliant broadcaster and someone who made sitting in on one of the nations most treasured shows, an absolute pleasure.Lynn you deserve a lie in and will be really missed.We love ya x
The Nelson household is a bit distraught at the moment.Our Margo got hit by a car and has broken her pelvis.She’s still in shock and not out of danger.Fingers crossed eh.
Had at least 7 hrs kip for the 1st time in months.I feel liberated. I know all the horror stories about what lack of sleep does to you. I think I may power nap on one of these later
Artists have always been political.Sometimes I choose to ignore their leanings and just enjoy the music.I tend to switch off when they do self righteous interviews.Kanye woke me up.Dude,never put the words 'Slavery' and 'choice' in the same sentence.
At 17 I had a Saturday job at ravels shoe shop in Dalston .Same age Jude Bellingham makes his senior international tournament debut for England at the euros.