Lonan3 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 FROM TODAY'S INDEPENDENT Radio performers living and dead will be entered next month in an event to find "the broadcasters' broadcaster" as a way of marking 25 years of the Sony radio awards. One hundred prominent people in British radio are being asked to vote, from a shortlist of 25 names, for who they think provided, or provides, the best voice on microphone. The 25 names on the shortlist Danny Baker - A former Sony winner, now at BBC London Zoë Ball - The first female Radio 1 breakfast presenter Tony Blackburn - A Radio 1 original now at Capital Gold Alistair Cooke - Creator of Letter from America Noel Edmonds - From Radio 1 to Deal or No Deal on daytime television Chris Evans - Back at Radio 2 drive-time Kenny Everett - The late, great pioneer of "zoo" radio Neil Fox - Dr Fox joined Magic FM in 2005 Alan 'Fluff' Freeman - Won an award for lifetime achievement in radio in 2000 Paul Gambaccini - His career spans BBC Radios 1, 2 and 3 John Humphrys - Long-time rottweiler of the Today programme Sue MacGregor - Former presenter of Radio 4's Today and Woman's Hour Eddie Mair - The much-respected voice of BBC Radio 4's PM Chris Moyles - The motormouth Radio 1 breakfast-show host Annie Nightingale - Radio 1's first lady Christian O'Connell - Virgin Radio breakfast host John Peel - Much-missed Radio 1 (and Radio 4) DJ Anna Raeburn - LBC's ring-in queen Jonathan Ross - The BBC's top earning broadcaster - on £6m Les Ross - The definitive voice of Birmingham Roger Scott - The late doyen of commercial radio Chris Tarrant - Breakfast-time stalwart, on Capital for 17 years Johnnie Walker - The pirate-radio pioneer still rules the airwaves Terry Wogan - Returned to the Radio 2 breakfast-time slot in 1993 Steve Wright - Hosts afternoon shows on Radios 1 and 2 So... who is your choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 None of em, Zane Lowe John Peel probably the fave eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectro Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Dave Fanning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 John Peel. Obviously. With an honourable mention for Danny Baker. (what no Marc Riley?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (what no Marc Riley?) No Alex Brindley either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Yes but Alex Brilerly 1. isn't one of the greatest broadcasters in Britain today. 2. Didn't used to be in the Fall. * * Not sure about point two it is hard to keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'd say they missed a few : Gordon Sims AKA Venus Flytrap Johnny Caravella AKA Dr. Johnny Fever and of course News Reader Les Nessman! The world will never be the same without WKRP! Oops - did not see the "British Only" bit. May as well be the worlds 25 most famous Belgians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairway Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Stu Lowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mo beats experience Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (what no Marc Riley?) What he said. Weekdays on One were undoubtedly the best radio i've ever heard, used to look forward to it everyday. Not ashamed to admit shedding a tear when the last show finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 mark and lard were quality. Was gutted when they got rid of them. who can forget pyschic sidekick you can still listen to some clips on mark radcliffe's site for old times sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Kenny Everett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Don't forget their earlier Evening Show on Radio 1 and their even earlier show on the old Radio 5. Plus the many quality shows he does for Radio 6. And playing the greatest kazoo solo in Rock history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkish Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 DLT (Dave Lee Travis) I used to love the Hairy Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Best show he ever did - was the one where he quit on air. Shame it was 20 years too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerr Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Alex Brindley (PS: I am mental) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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