Veteran radio DJ Tony Blackburn has presented his final BBC local radio show after 43 years. At the end of his show, he told listeners: “Forty-three years on BBC local radio and that’s it as far as ...

Tony Blackburn has revealed that he had life threatening sepsis and pneumonia after coming out of a two-month stay in hospital. The veteran BBC Radio DJ had pulled out of his Sound Of the 60s UK Tour ...

Tony Blackburn is stepping down from his BBC Radio job on Sunday afternoons. The DJ, who's been on the airwaves since 1964, announced on social media site X yesterday (February 8): "Hi there, just ...

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Tony Blackburn says he has been sacked by the BBC over his evidence to a sex abuse review. The veteran DJ has pledged to take legal action against the corporation, which he claims is making him a ...

Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s, including Elvis Presley, Felice Taylor and The Bee Gees. Featuring the top three singles from 1967. To listen on most smart ...

Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60s. Now, the legendary DJ will be taking his Sounds of the 60’s show on ...

Tony Blackburn has shared his heartfelt tribute for fellow BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker who has died aged 79. The announcement of Johnnie's death was made live on air on Tuesday (December 31) by his ...

Tony Blackburn has revealed he was battling life-threatening sepsis, pneumonia and blood poisoning during his hospital stay earlier this year. The 80-year-old DJ was forced to pull out of his popular ...