BBC Radio 1 Show' was voted 'Best Radio Show' five years running by readers of a national music publication, and was then axed by controller Derek Chinnery. Annie Nightingale, who joined in 1970, was Britain's first female DJ and is now the longest serving presenter, having constantly evolved her musical tastes with the times. On Thursday 23 November 1978 the station moved to two new medium wave frequencies (275m and 285m) which allowed a major increase in transmitter powers and improved coverage of the UK. 247 metres was passed to Radio 3. The station was on medium wave only until the early 80s,
Steve Berry (presenter) expert contributor to "BBC Breakfast". In January 2014 Berry returned as the breakfast presenter for 106.1 RealXS (previously known as 106.1 Rock Radio). He presents a weekly radio show "Steve's Speedshop" on FAB Radio International, described as 'a digital man-cave for passionate petrolhead'. He is now the co-presenter of XS Manchester Breakfast with Steve & Sophie, hosts a monthly motoring phone-in on BBC radio Wales and is a regular guest on the Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2. Steve Berry (presenter) Steve Berry is a British media presenter who appeared on BBC2's "Top Gear" and its spin-off "Top Gear Motorsport"