Tony Wadsworth
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Tony Wadsworth is a British radio presenter who can currently be heard on BBC Radio Leicester
, where he presents the mid-morning show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Wadsworth was born in Leicester
, and worked for a time in his family's business, before getting into broadcasting. His credits include long stints at both BBC Radio Leicester, and BBC Radio WM, where he was appointed Programme Organiser and joined the management team in 1991. From the BBC WM studios at Pebble Mill in Birmingham
, he presented all the mainstream programmes including Breakfast and Drive. Alongside his wife Julie Mayer
, he also presented the regional Late Show shared by all nine midlands BBC local radio stations. He returned to his hometown and BBC Radio Leicester in 2005.
In 1982, he presented a programme 'live' from the Savoy Hotel
in London to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the BBC. This was networked throughout the local radio chain nationally. Live music was provided by the Midnite Follies Orchestra
and guest stars included legendary radio and television greats Dame Anna Neagle, Charlie Chester
, Henry Hall
, Maurice Denham
, Leslie Mitchell
and Richard Murdoch
.
In the mid-eighties he appeared in three pantomimes at De Montfort Hall
Leicester with Larry Grayson
, Ian Lavender
and Bernard Bresslaw
.
Among celebrities interviewed are notably: Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Cliff Richard, Lord Attenborough, Sir David Attenborough, Engelbert Humperdinck
, Mickey Rooney
, Petula Clark
, Diana Dors
, Tommy Steele
and Joan Collins
.
Awards include a Sony award for the Best Local Radio Programme, a Gillard gold award for the Best Daytime Programme, a Gillard silver award for the reality radio soap series: The Street, and a Gillard bronze award for The Street Party.
BBC Radio Leicester
BBC Radio Leicester is the BBC Local Radio service for the English counties of Leicestershire and Rutland. The station broadcasts from studios in Leicester on 104.9 FM, on DAB, and via the BBC iPlayer.-History:...
, where he presents the mid-morning show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Wadsworth was born in Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
, and worked for a time in his family's business, before getting into broadcasting. His credits include long stints at both BBC Radio Leicester, and BBC Radio WM, where he was appointed Programme Organiser and joined the management team in 1991. From the BBC WM studios at Pebble Mill in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, he presented all the mainstream programmes including Breakfast and Drive. Alongside his wife Julie Mayer
Julie Mayer (broadcaster)
Julie Mayer is a British radio presenter who can currently be heard on BBC Radio Leicester. She is most notable for presenting shows alongside her husband, Tony Wadsworth....
, he also presented the regional Late Show shared by all nine midlands BBC local radio stations. He returned to his hometown and BBC Radio Leicester in 2005.
In 1982, he presented a programme 'live' from the Savoy Hotel
Savoy Hotel
The Savoy Hotel is a hotel located on the Strand, in the City of Westminster in central London. Built by impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte with profits from his Gilbert and Sullivan operas, the hotel opened on 6 August 1889. It was the first in the Savoy group of hotels and restaurants owned by...
in London to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the BBC. This was networked throughout the local radio chain nationally. Live music was provided by the Midnite Follies Orchestra
Midnite Follies Orchestra
Midnite Follies Orchestra was formed in Britain in 1978 by jazz musicians Keith Nichols and Alan Cohen, dedicated to recreating standards by some of jazzs' greats. The orchestra more or less disbanded in the 1990s...
and guest stars included legendary radio and television greats Dame Anna Neagle, Charlie Chester
Charlie Chester
Charlie Chester was a British comedian and TV and radio presenter, broadcasting almost continuously from the 1940s to the 1990s. His style was similar to that of Max Miller.- Life and career :...
, Henry Hall
Henry Hall (bandleader)
Henry Hall was a British bandleader. He played from the 1920s to the 1950s.-Biography:Henry Hall was born in Peckham, South London and served in both the Salvation Army and the British Army...
, Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham OBE was an English character actor who appeared in over 100 television programmes and films throughout his long career.-Life and career:...
, Leslie Mitchell
Leslie Mitchell (broadcaster)
Leslie Mitchell , was famous in the United Kingdom as the first voice heard on BBC Television at its inception on 2 November 1936, and also for making the first announcement on Associated-Rediffusion, the first ITV company, on 22 September 1955...
and Richard Murdoch
Richard Murdoch
Richard Bernard Murdoch was a British comedic radio, film and television performer.Richard Bernard Murdoch attended Charterhouse School. He then appeared in Footlights whilst a student at Pembroke College, Cambridge...
.
In the mid-eighties he appeared in three pantomimes at De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall is a music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester.-History:...
Leicester with Larry Grayson
Larry Grayson
Larry Grayson , born William Sulley White, was an English stand-up comedian and television presenter of the 1970s and early 80s...
, Ian Lavender
Ian Lavender
Arthur Ian Lavender , better known as Ian Lavender, is an English stage, film and television actor, best known for his role as Private Frank Pike in the BBC comedy series Dad's Army.-Early life and career:...
and Bernard Bresslaw
Bernard Bresslaw
Bernard Bresslaw was an English actor. He is best remembered for his comedy work, especially as a member of the Carry On team.-Biography:...
.
Among celebrities interviewed are notably: Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Cliff Richard, Lord Attenborough, Sir David Attenborough, Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)
Engelbert Humperdinck is a British pop singer, best known for his hits including "Release Me " and "After the Lovin'" as well as "The Last Waltz" .-Early life:...
, Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney is an American film actor and entertainer whose film, television, and stage appearances span nearly his entire lifetime. He has won multiple awards, including an Honorary Academy Award, a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award...
, Petula Clark
Petula Clark
Petula Clark, CBE is an English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades.Clark's professional career began as an entertainer on BBC Radio during World War II...
, Diana Dors
Diana Dors
Diana Dors was an English actress, born Diana Mary Fluck in Swindon, Wiltshire. Considered the English equivalent of the blonde bombshells of Hollywood, Dors described herself as: "The only sex symbol Britain has produced since Lady Godiva."-Early life:Diana Mary Fluck was born in Swindon,...
, Tommy Steele
Tommy Steele
Tommy Steele OBE , is an English entertainer. Steele is widely regarded as Britain's first teen idol and rock and roll star.-Singer:...
and Joan Collins
Joan Collins
Joan Henrietta Collins, OBE , is an English actress, author, and columnist. Born in Paddington and raised in Maida Vale, Collins grew up during the Second World War. At the age of nine, she made her stage debut in A Doll's House and after attending school, she was classically trained as an actress...
.
Awards include a Sony award for the Best Local Radio Programme, a Gillard gold award for the Best Daytime Programme, a Gillard silver award for the reality radio soap series: The Street, and a Gillard bronze award for The Street Party.