BBC icon Tony Blackburn in tears as he signs off final ever radio show

BBC radio star Tony Blackburn became emotional as he signed off the last time after 43 years on the air. The 81 year old broadcasting legend has been a permanent fixture on the airwaves for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent, but is now hanging up his headphones to concentrate on other projects, including work on Radio 2.

He continued: "Once again thanks very much indeed for all the memories and all the lovely music, I hope you've enjoyed the music I've brought you on Sunday afternoons. From me Tony Blackburn to BBC Local Radio, bye bye." He continued: "My last show will be on March 24th. I have been a part of the Berkshire lineup since 2012 and have loved doing the show bringing music from the 50s up to the present day. I have loved the callers and the fun we've had. At some stage I might come back to BBC Local Radio but, for now, I'm going to focus on my @BBCRadio2 shows, Sounds Of The Sixties and the Golden Hour and my theatre tour which comes back in March.

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