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,
Ian Collins (radio presenter) Ian Collins (radio presenter) Ian Collins (born 24 October) is a British radio and television presenter and journalist and author. Most recently, he hosted "Late Nights" on LBC - the UK's most listened to current affairs/topical debate programme. He left LBC in August 2018, claiming this was at his own instigation in order to focus on his health and family. He will be starting at BBC Radio Kent as the new Breakfast Show sidekick from 5th November. He previously hosted "The Late Show" (10pm Mon - Thurs) on talkSPORT. The show was non-sport and took a comedic/observational look at news