[DuncanNewmarchMember]

Sad news this morning that Dianne Oxberry has died after a short illness. Dianne was a much-loved broadcaster in the NW of England but is probably more famous to us for working on the Radio 1 breakfast show with Simon Mayo. She featured on that classic jingle- Closer to the Music #23
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-46820379

[tonymullins]

Sad news, I was shocked when I heard yesterday morning. The breakfast show in which she was a huge part was brilliant.

I remember listening to Diane’s weather to see if I’d need my coat to walk the mile to school in…. and of course that jingle!

[LenGroat]

Yes this is sad…. and Tony’s memory from when he was a “lad” shows how much GOOD radio can touch people ..

….we recall it many years later.

I never heard the jingle first time round as in ’92 pre-internet (and all these conferences) we pretty much just focused on ‘our’ area.

But over 20 years later I DID hear it !

https://soundcloud.com/len-groat/we-love-the-60s-70s

[ratnobMember]

Thought this was joyful and poignant:
https://twitter.com/Radiojottings/status/1083744955347189761

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