Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Comment
Robbie Griffiths

OPINION - Steve Wright's death is a tragedy and British radio won't be the same without him

Some TV and radio presenters are show-offs, inviting us to bask in their wit and glamour. Others are different — they step back and put their audience first instead.

BBC radio hero Steve Wright, who has died aged 69, was firmly of the latter group. Wright’s afternoon show, which he presented for a total of 36 years on both Radios 1 and 2, was loved by listeners who felt like they were friends with their host.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.