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The latest episode of the podcast, Rosebud, with Gyles Brandreth might be of interest. It is an hour long interview with Tony Blackburn about his life so far. Here is the blurb for the episode.

Tony Blackburn
Friday, December 5, 2025

If you're a fan of pop music, radio, or the legendary "Sounds of the 60s" show, then you'll know and love our guest today: Tony Blackburn. And Tony is part of broadcasting - and music - history: he was the first ever disc jockey on air on BBC Radio One in September 1967. We hear about this, and about how Tony and others - including Kenny Everett - helped to create the new figure of the DJ in the UK and to completely change the cultural landscape. Suddenly young people could hear the music they loved, all day long, on the radio. Tony talks about all this, and also tells Gyles about his childhood in Poole, his loving parents, his inspiring sister, his schooldays. He talks about his days on the pirate ships, and about his first marriage, and about his singing career. And this whole episode is full of laughter and fun. Thank you to Tony for coming on Rosebud and for recording such an evocative and fascinating conversation.

You can hear it at https://shows.acast.com/rosebud-with-gyles-brandreth-new/episodes/tony-blackburn