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BBC icon Tony Blackburn in tears as he signs off final radio show after 43 years
Tony Blackburn has been a permanent fixture on the airwaves for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent, but is now hanging up his headphones to concentrate on other projects
The 81 year old broadcasting legend has been a permanent fixture on the airwaves for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent, but is now hanging up his headphones to concentrate on other projects, including work on Radio 2. He shared on social media: "Hi there, just wanted to let you know that I have decided to end my BBC Local Radio Sunday afternoon show that goes out on @BBCBerkshire, @BBCOxford, @BBCRadioSolent and @BBCSounds." To still be in a radio studio a few times a week, being welcomed into so many listeners’ homes, sharing mine and their memories, and playing the music I love is simply wonderful.
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