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Brian Matthew critically ill

PostPosted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:51 pm
by Mark Burton
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39500773

BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Brian Matthew is critically ill, the station has clarified after initially announcing his death.
The BBC had originally been informed by a member of Matthew's family that he had died.
A spokesman for the corporation said: "We were informed by close family and friends that Brian had passed away in the night.
"They have since been in contact to say that he remains critically ill."


no voice quite like him - fond memories of SOTS ..... A true broadcasting legend ..

Re: Brian Matthew critically ill

PostPosted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:56 pm
by dave robinson
the voice of radio through our musical journey.

Re: Brian Matthew critically ill

PostPosted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 2:09 pm
by rogera
So much experience of the music scene in the 60s and a great broadcaster

Re: Brian Matthew critically ill

PostPosted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:39 pm
by cockroach
God bless dear Brian...hope he pulls through ...

Re: Brian Matthew critically ill

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:18 pm
by Mikey
The best part of a Saturday morning lie-in. I hope he pulls through.

Re: Brian Matthew critically ill

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:22 am
by Allclaphands
A big part of promoting the 60's music with a laid back approach and a great voice
His signature theme for his radio show was a Shadows 1963 classic "Foot Tapper"
https://youtu.be/j1X_3d9e25o