Tony Blackburn OBE.
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Just got home and watching
@BBCNews
and talking about party gate. I for one cannot forgive parties at number 10. My sister passed away when these parties were going on and I was not able to be with her.Sorry I can’t forgive these politicians for not following their own rules.
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I am so sad that my dear friend Steve Wright has passed away. He was a great broadcaster and we just loved one another’s company. I was shocked at the news and will miss him terribly.
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How great to see a football match that is family friendly. No trouble, just people having fun. Mens football could learn a lot from woman’s football.
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How can a man imprisoned for 17 years falsely be charged for his stay when released from prison. He didn’t ask to be in prison, he hadn’t done anything wrong it was a dreadful mistake by the authorities. If he had been guilty and released he wouldn’t have to pay for his bed and…
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After three weeks in hospital I have just been discharged and am now at home to have some more treatment by having a daily injection for a few days from a hospital near me. Thanks to everyone at the Wellington Hospital in London doctors and nurses , for looking after me . After…
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Here I am with my wife Debbie at Windsor Castle about to be presented with my OBE
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Just watching the news and can’t help but notice we’re in a mess with rising prices on virtually everything.just interested to know if anyone is running this country at the moment or are we all meant to muddle through as best we can?
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With the news that China has a problem with more Covid cases I just hope our government makes sure we do as the American and Italians are doing and test all travellers coming in from China. Last time they left it too late, I hope the same dissent happen again.
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I hope you enjoyed my
@bbcradio2
shows this weekend which were recorded before I got the sad news that my lovely sister Jackie had passed away.She had been in hospital with Covid and had been home for a week but lost the battle. I love you Jackie R.I.P.
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What a stupid argument last night between Nella and Fred. He said he was old enough to be her father. I know sadly she has recently lost her father but surely hasn’t she ever heard of the expression “I’m old enough to be your father” He didn’t mean any harm, he seems a very kind…
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Here I am with my family and OBE at Windsor Castle.
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Dreadful news that the wonderful Tina Turner has passed away, I love her music and on stage she was wonderful.She will be sadly missed R.I.P Tina and thanks for the great music you gave us.
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Yesterday I celebrated being on the radio 59 years, starting on July 25th 1964 on this little ship, Radio Caroline.I just wanted to thank you all for being with me over the years and listening to my shows. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t still be doing what I love doing.
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Believe it or not I don’t only think about myself.
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At last I’m going to be back with you
@BBCRadio2
this Saturday for Sounds of the Sixties “Live “.
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Thanks so much for all of you who have wished me a happy 80th birthday today. Sorry I’ve been late answering but I’ve just finished a 6 mile run followed by two hours in the Gym and now starting a short 3 mile walk to a restaurant to have lunch with the family xx
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Had some lovely flowers sent this week from Noel and Liz Edmonds in New Zealand. Noel and I have a text conversation every morning talking complete nonsense which I love. Noel has been terrific keeping my sprits up during these last few weeks. What a great friend. xx
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What a lovely day we’ve had in Windsor and I was presented with my OBE by Princess Anne.
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It seems that in certain areas of London the authorities are suggesting that Ice Cream Vans are a nuisance and they should be banned. Who are these miserable people who come up with these stupid ideas. I love a Mr Softie ice cream and the sight of an ice cream van with families…
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I am totally overwhelmed by your lovely messages , I normally try and answer them all but there are so many .I read them but to answer would take a month or so. You are all so kind it really means a lot to me, thanks very much
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Great news for us motorists ,there is going to be a review of this ridiculous 20mph speed limit which is being rolled out across the country. Travelling in at 4.30 in the morning as I do every Saturday with nothing on the road is quite ridiculous, particularly on a main road like…
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I just wanted to say thanks for all those of you who have listened to me for such a long time. It was 56 years ago today July 25th 1964 that I first started broadcasting on this little ship, Radio Caroline. Thanks everyone.
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This is where the 20mph limit is stupid. This is Finchley rd London and I was travelling in at 4.30 this morning at 20mph. Come on this is just stupid.
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Hello folks. Just to let you all know, I've had a little recurrence of the chest infection I had a few weeks ago. My Dr has told me off for not taking some time to recover properly so I am having a break from the radio this weekend and, sadly, I have had to postpone the
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Hi everyone, just thought I’d let you know that after many happy years on
@BBCRadioLondon
I have decided to leave the station and this Sunday will be my last Soul On Sunday. Over the years we have had a lot of fun with some fantastic live shows for Children in Need and have…
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I wonder why nobody in the radio business has realised that there is a terrific market for a national Radio station catering for an older generation who want a mixture of 60’s 70’s and 80’s music with “Personality broadcasters “and not just 3 in a row and a time check.
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Amazing, no test for people coming into our country from China although China has another problem with Covid. What’s wrong with testing people coming in from China,they left it too late last time you would have thought they’d have learnt a lesson this time.I hope I’m wrong
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And here we all are at my 80th Birthday. We had so much fun.
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Today is our 30th Wedding anniversary and I love
@DebBlackb
as much now as the day we met.
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Thank you for all your kind messages, I wish I could reply to all of them but but there are so many. You are all so kind it has made me very happy that you enjoy my shows and I have made you laugh a little over the years.I have enjoyed every moment of it, and hope to continue for…
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I wanted to give a little update on my health and let you know that I won't be on the radio or in theatres for a little while yet. The infection I have is requiring more treatment than initially thought and it means I am having to reschedule the Sounds of the 60s Tour for the
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Just remembering my lovely sister Jackie who passed away on this day last year of Covid. I miss you Jackie very much xx
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My great friend Noel Edmunds who now lives in New Zealand is keeping my spirits up by messaging me late at night then we talk complete nonsense and I love it. Last night we were talking about Cup Cakes and Long Iced Buns.
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I don’t think some people now in the radio business know the history of radio. We went out in the North Sea to bring about great radio with personalities, not three in a row, a time check and the same 300 records over and over again.
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Saw my specialist today and I’m recovering very well and after this Sunday I won’t have to go into hospital once a day for anymore antibiotics. I’m having a week off , then a blood test and all being well that could be it.
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How can anyone attack an 87 year old man on a mobility scooter. The man has died, I just hope the person or persons who did this are caught quickly and bought to justice. What has happened to this country this attack is disgusting,
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Just want to say thanks to all those of you who follow me it’s great to have you along.
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Remembering my sister Jackie who’s birthday it would have been today but sadly passed away three months ago with Covid.
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Just wanted to say welcome to all my new followers and those of you who have been with me for a long time. It’s great to have you along and thanks for all your very kind messages recently. I hope to be back with you firing on all cylinders very soon.
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I can’t believe the talk about us motorist having to pay per mile, how much more do we have to take. The Congestion Charge,Speed Cameras, Ulez,ridiculously high parking fines, and at the end of 2025 Electric cars will have to pay the congestion charge having told us to buy…
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Just want to thank you all for your kind words, I am listening to the doctors and this time I will recover properly, which I didn’t do before. To those of you who have booked to see the show next week I’m so sorry but we are arranging new dates and your tickets will be OK xx
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What a very sad day. The Queen gave this country stability and she has always been there in times of trouble. She was very special and we will miss her.
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So sorry to hear the Janice Long has passed away. She was the sister of my great friend Keith Chegwin who passed away a few years ago now.On the few times I met her she was always fun to be with. R.I.P. Janice.
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I’m very happy that my order of Twiglets have arrived. I love them and they are very difficult to find in petrol stations where I do most of my shopping !!
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Thanks very much for your kind messages, I will be back on the radio as soon as I can. I am making progress but it will be a little time yet. This time I am listening to the doctors and will take there advice and do everything they advice me to do to make a 100% recovery.
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So sorry still recovering and won’t be able to be with you for my shows
@BBCRadio2
and
@BBCLOCALRADIO
this weekend. I still have a lot of recovering to do. But will be back as soon as my doctors say it’s OK.
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Today would have been my sister Jackie’s birthday but as you know she passed away with Covid and off course wasn’t able to be with her. Thinking of you Jackie x
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Here is the first record I played on Radio One when I launched it 56 years ago today. Flowers In The Rain by The Move.
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It’s our 31st Wedding Anniversary today. I am married to the most wonderful person
@DebBlackb
who has made me the happiest person in the world. Thanks for 31 great years Deb.
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Good morning, as I told you yesterday my wife Debbie and I have Covid, my symptoms aren’t that bad, Debbie was feeling very tired yesterday but hopefully will be a bit better today. Thanks so much for your messages.I’m so glad though that both of us had the 3 jabs
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I was sent this yesterday. This was the advert I answered in 1964. If it hadn’t been for this I wouldn’t have been doing what I’ve done for the last 60 years. I owe this little ad everything.
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And beyond proud being your husband xx
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Sorry to say I won’t be doing my shows over the weekend as I have a very annoying virus which is taking its time to go away. Tomorrow on Sounds Of The Sixties you will hear my special “Happy Birthday show” and on Sunday there will be a recorded Golden Hour. Have a great evening.
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What dreadful news about the Princess Of Wales. I just hope everyone will now leave her alone to make a full recovery which I’m sure she will.
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A rather sad day for me today as I remember my sister Jackie who passed away in 2019 after having Covid. My thought are with you Jackie xx
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Remembering my sister Jackie today who’s birthday it would have been today. She passed away during the pandemic with Covid and we were unable to be with her like so many other people. R.I.P
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We were all in the studio together this afternoon
@BBCRadio2
Gary Davis, Johnnie Walker and myself. 60’s 70’s and 80’s.
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Watching
@imacelebrity
South Africa and am wondering if watching celebrities eating disgusting things is really entertainment, this has all been done before and probably enough now.What do you think.
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We had a celebration lunch today at Sergio’s in london today to celebrate the 55tg anniversary of the opening of Radio1. See how many of us you recognise. It was great fun and lovely seeing so many people I haven’t seen for a long time again.
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I like to say it from time to time but hello to all my new followers who have joined me lately with all those of you who have been with me for a long time. It’s great to have you along and hope you’re enjoying our daily get together.
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What a lovely day I had yesterday out with my daughter
@toriblackburn
and her fiancé Chris. We were treated to lunch by my wife
@DebBlackb
as it’s Victoria’s birthday today and mine tomorrow. We had a wonderful time. Happy birthday
@toriblackburn
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Having breakfast with my best friend from next door the lovely Brook.She’s just adorable.
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I’m absolutely devastated to hear that my friend Keith Chegwin has died.He was one of the nicest people I have ever known and over the years we did shows together and became great friends. Keith RIP.
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A man just threw some milk,cream and butter at me........How dairy
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And thanks to my wonderful manager and friend who has been with me for a long time and has just been terrific. Thanks Nick
Now that the embargo is lifted, I'm so pleased that my wonderful friend and client
@tonyblackburn
has been awarded an OBE for his services to broadcasting and charity. A huge thanks to all those in the radio sector who have supported him over the years - it truly means a lot.
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This is now beyond a joke for all us Coronation Street fans. More football this evening on BBC and ITV which means no Corrie. Why can’t they put football on other channels and leave us Coronation street fans alone or put Coronation street on say ITV2 we will follow it anywhere…
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I can’t broadcast or do my theatre shows at the moment because of having to have scans and tests done to get me back to health again. I find the days seem to pass very slowly. It’s probably because of this I am really looking forward to 3pm when the alarm system is tested
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So thrilled that our daughter
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@DebBlackb
and I couldn’t be happier
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Must say thanks to so many of my friends
@BBCRadio2
for sending me so many messages and so many of my friends in the radio business you are all very kind. Also thanks to my friend Noel Edmunds for keeping my spirits up from New Zealand, he has been terrific. I can’t wait to get…
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I need a bit of time to get over my sad news so won't be doing my Sunday Show this week,but will be back next week. Thanks for all the lovely messages my friends have sent me it's very kind of you.
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Watching the news this evening and the live report from the House Of Commons, I’ve never seen anything like it.What a shambles and these are the people who are running the country, amazing and worrying.
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How sad to hear that Olivia Newton-John has passed away she will always be remembered for the iconic film Grease, but she gave us some great songs as well.R.I.P.
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I agree with
@rickygervais
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@TheSun
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And I’m so proud you’re my daughter and doing so well. xx
SOO proud of my Dad. His deep rooted love for radio and incredible work ethic has always been an inspiration, and I’m so happy he’s getting the recognition he deserves! ❤️
@tonyblackburn
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How about having an event next year for car owners in London instead of cyclists after all there are more of us and we do pay to go on the roads,
Good luck to everyone taking part in a
@RideLondon
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This year is set to break records, with 25,000 cyclists expected to take to their bikes. That makes RideLondon the world’s biggest city bike festival.
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Just watched a wonderful film on Sky Movies Starring Tom Hanks called A man called Otto. No violence, no silly car chases, no special effects, just a great story and wonderful acting. I loved it and I hope you do .
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Thanks to the person who sent me this, the advertisement that I answered in 1964 which started my career.
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At last the Government is coming under pressure to test people coming in from China where they have a serious outbreak of Covid.If they don’t do something immediately it will be too late. It probably is anyway.
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I find it amazing that the new King hasn’t been given anytime to grieve over the loss of his mother.When my mum and dad passed away I needed time to get over it in private. I really think this should be looked at for the future.
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If everyone was as kind as this wouldn’t the world be a wonderful place.
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Happy birthday to our beautiful daughter
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who is 25 today. Love you lots xx
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Please join me tomorrow, back live on
@BBCRadio2
with Sounds of the Sixties at 6am. We will have fun and great music.
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Great memories of a few years ago, Jimmy Young, me, Pete Murray, Terry Wogan and Ed Stewart.
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Good morning all, it’s looking a little unsettled weather wise here in Hertfordshire. I’m going into London shortly for my daily injection and will be steering round numerous potholes which get worse every day. I’m thinking of setting up a pothole party at the next election…
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Well done to my friend Steve Wright for consistently doing great shows
@BBCRadio2
in the afternoon for the last 23 years, he’s one of the best broadcasters we have and look forward to hearing him for many years to come.
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This evening I received The Radio Pioneer Award at
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from
@radioacademy
but sadly I was not able to be there as I am still recovering. Thanks so much for this amazing honour from the industry I love being a part of. I hope you all had a lovely evening.
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Sad news about Annie Nightingale today. I didn’t know her very well but she made a huge impression on BBC Radio 1 and was the first female DJ on the station. R.I.P. Annie x
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That is so sad, I have know Anita and Mike for many years and they were devoted to one another. R.I.P Mike.
Early this morning my Beloved Husband Mike Passed Away, after a Long Illness..
Last Sunday we gently Celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary .
Mike Gifted me with a Forever Love…I will miss and Love Him Always ❤️
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Isn’t this lovely.
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So sorry to hear that Des O’Connor has passed away. He was a great entertainer and more importantly a very nice person. R.I.P.
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I can’t wait, this time tomorrow I’ll be back with you
@BBCRadio2
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