Loved the Show."īroadcaster Wright, who announced the news live on his show in July that he "can't hold the slot forever", has since stressed he is not retiring. "Put simply, Steve is a radio genius, one of our greatest ever broadcasters. Sitting in the studio with Steve, Tim and Janey magic moment for me. Will forever be a career highlight for me, whatever I get to do. Those regular moments: Now Playing Everywhere, Hands Up, the Factoids, the Oldies. "From listening when it was me on the school run as a kid, to listening now when it's me doing the school run for the Mason nippers: Steve Wright's always been there. #SteveWrightInTheAfternoon."īBC political editor Chris Mason, who took the role over from Laura Kuenssberg in May, made several tweets about what Steve Wright meant to him. Meanwhile Rob Brydon tweeted: "Steve Wright. Always a pleasure to be interviewed by him." Thank you Steve and thank you too."Ĭomedian Sue Perkins also tweeted: "Bon voyage to broadcasting legend Steve Wright on A gent. Steve was always so supportive and encouraging and just plain fun to be with. It was such a great show to be on as a comedian. Tim Vine told how Wright would be "missed", tweeting: "It's the last Steve Wright in the Afternoon today on Radio2. A terrific broadcaster and always such a kind, engaged host."
Good luck Steve, and thank you!"Ĭomedian Matt Lucas wrote: "Goodbye Steve Wright In The Afternoon. He's been entertaining me for nearly 40 years (no, not non-stop) and I'm looking forward to seeing where he goes next.
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TV presenter Richard Osman was among the celebrities paying tribute to Wright on Twitter: "Will be listening to Steve Wright's final Radio 2 afternoon show today. He later added: "Hands up for celebration and no regrets." What I do want to do is celebrate the show's success and long run and also mention that I'm not retiring, I am not retiring," he said comically. "Also really aware there are more things to think about than a radio show ending so I don't want to be too self-indulgent. I can only hope we have done that some of the time. "We've tried on this programme to bring just a little bit of light relief, a good genuine atmosphere, uplifting tunes, good conversation, a little bit of satire, we try to make the show unique and just be good company. Sometimes it has been very difficult for everybody. "Corny though it sounds, I quite like the way we've all helped each other get through some of our on-going problems together, the pandemic, the financial downturn, the ups and downs of life in the UK. Thank you, thank you and thank you again," he said. "Thank you if you've ever seen your way to listening to us over 23 years at any time. The veteran host made an emotional personal address during his final show thanking his "dear listeners smashing and loyal."
I am going to try and do my normal bits because I don't want to go to pieces. Opening his final show, Wright said: "Last show, bit of pressure, got to make it a good one."Īfter playing How Bizarre by OMC, Wright added: "No tension here, just fun, celebration and thanks to you. Scott Mills, who left BBC Radio 1 after 24 years at the network, is taking over the 2pm to 4pm slot. He has presented Steve Wright In The Afternoon on the Radio 2 slot since 1999 and also presents Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs on the network. The 68-year-old broadcaster announced he would be leaving his afternoon show in July as part of the station's schedule shake-up. Steve Wright is presenting his last BBC Radio 2 afternoon show, saying "no tension here, just fun, celebration and thanks to you" as he bids farewell after 23 years.
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