Former Members Reunite for 60th Broadcast Weekend
Radio Brockley had three very special days of live broadcasts from 2nd to 4th October as members past and present reunited to present some special shows to celebrate 60 years of London’s longest-running independent radio station, and London’s longest-running hospital radio.
On Friday 2nd October, founder member Barry Cobden presented a special programme at the exact time 60 years after he helped launch the station. A number of guests from the hospital also joined to share their support including the Volunteer Services team, Senior Play Specialist Zoe Keates (herself celebrating her 20th anniversary at the RNOH on the same day), and the hospital chaplain Father Paul Reece. We were also joined by the Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Yogesh Teli.
A number of celebrities also sent over special messages of congratulations including Neighbours actor Alan Fletcher, radio legends David “Diddy” Hamilton and Graham Dene, singer Paul Carrack, authors Joe Craig and Anthony Horowitz, and TV legend Sir Stephen Fry.
In addition, numerous former members of Radio Brockley came back to present special one-off programmes. Many have gone on to be successful in the media industry:
SIMON CONWAY
Was a member of Radio Brockley 20 years ago. Now presents the breakfast show on weekdays on LBC News 1152. He returned to present a special look back at 60 years of music and headlines.
MANDY LESTER AND JULIET MANN
Were members of Radio Brockley around 30 years ago. Mandy Lester is now a broadcast journalist, producer and guest booker – having worked for the likes of LBC, BBC and Al Jazeera. Juliet Mann is an experienced TV presenter who has worked for the likes of CNBC, CNN and Sky News – specialising in business news. They returned to present a special programme looking back at 60 years of movie soundtracks.
TOBY FRIEDNER
Was a member of Radio Brockley 33 years ago. Toby is now the Executive Producer for BBC Three Counties Radio, having had a full career in radio. He returned to present a special programme on 60 years of rock.
JOE LEMER AND PAUL JOYCE
These two formed a double act on Radio Brockley 30 years ago and came back to present an updated version of their old programme. Joe has since gone on to spend many years presenting on BBC Radio Bristol, whilst Paul has numerous acting credits in local theatre and churches.
DARREN HARTE
Was a member of Radio Brockley 35 years ago and has since gone on to appear on numerous local radio programmes, including hosting a programme on Harborough FM, as well as regularly guesting on BBC local radio. He returned to present a programme all on vinyl featuring the songs which were on the charts when Radio Brockley started.
You can listen back to their shows and others from the weekend at this link
https://www.mixcloud.com/radiobrockley60/