The studio sleeps – all quiet the night before the long weekend
Friday 20th December 2024
Almost a full page in the weekly local newspaper
Duke Anthony (left) interviews Tony O’Neil
A BBC record case, what could that possibly mean?
Dave Kent takes the late shift on Friday night
Saturday 21st December 2024
Keith Skues checks his script
Olly KInvig (left) at the desk, Heather O’Neil producing and Keith Skues
Olly KInvig (left) at the desk, Heather O’Neil producing and Keith Skues
Chris Cooper after dark
Shiraz Turvey (studio engineer) in the ship’s mess.
Rick Marks at the desk
Sunday 22nd December 2023
The production team for Keith Skues’ Sunday show – Shiraz Turvey (left, engineer), Olly Kinvig (obscured, at the desk), Heather O’Neil (producer) and the legendary Keith Skues.
Shiraz Turvey at her laptop monitoring incoming emails
Olly Kinvig (left) Heather O’Neil & Keith Skues
Duke Anthony sports a genuine Marquee t-shirt for his Sunday teatime show.
Duke Anthony (left) interviewing Keith Skues. The Duke had just played a message to Keith from former Radio London colleague Norman St John.,
At our Xmas dinner Keith was asked to send a visual message back to Norman St John, but was a little surprised. Heather O’Neil assists.
Dave Kent takes the late shift again
Monday 23rd December 2024
The final live show of the extended long weekend was managed by Duke Anthony (left) with a few studio guests: Chris Cooper (centre, bottom), Tony’s O’Neil, Heather O’Neil & Keith Skues.
Duke’s final t-shirt of the anniversary weekend includes the words “back to the boozer”. This t-shirt was owned by the late Dave Cash, and gifted to Duke by Dave’s widow Sarah Cash on 14 August 2017 in Harwich (the day when Dave Cash’ ashes were spread in the River Stour next to the LV18 & Ha’Penny Pier by Sarah and Johnny Walker).
Many thanks to all the presenters and the support team who made this event a success.
The Pharos Trust also wishes to thank Ray Anderson (radiofab.com ) and Chris & Mary Payne (radiolondon.co.uk ) for their kind assistance and support – without whom this radio event wouldn’t have been possible.
And, many many thanks to everyone who contacted the station during the weekend – we have never had so many emails or messages!