BBC Radio 2 in huge shake-up as shows scrapped in August for special tribute
BBC RADIO 2 has announced a huge shake-up as shows are axed for a very special tribute.
The station has announced a number of one-off show’s to remember the late Steve Wright.
BBC DJ Steve passed away in February leaving fans and colleagues across the industry stunned.
It was later revealed the 69-year-old died as a result of a ruptured stomach ulcer.
And now he’ll be honoured by three special shows later this month, on what would have been his 70th birthday.
Airing on August 26th, the tributes will start with Vernon Kay presents Steve Wright Remembered from 2pm until 4pm.
Listeners will also be able to share their tributes with What Steve Meant To Me…A Listeners’ Special, with Liza Tarbuck at 6pm.
The evening will wrap up with Steve Wright In His Own Words, featuring Steve himself from the BBC archive talking about his career, the broadcasters who inspired him, and playing the records he loved.
As a result of the shows, listeners won’t get to hear Scott Mills and Sara Cox in their usual schedule.
Steve joined the BBC in the 1970s and hosted popular afternoon shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years.
He became one of Britain’s best-loved radio DJs and also presented TV shows including Top of the Pops.
Michael Ball took over Steve’s Radio 2 show Sunday Love Songs in the wake of his death.