GenX Radio Suffolk presenter Tim Gough from Lackford, near Bury St Edmunds dies on air at age 55 By Tamika Green - tamika.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk Published: 17:45, 24 October 2022 | Updated: 09:29, 25 October 2022 More news, no ads LEARN MORE A presenter who hosted a Suffolk radio show died yesterday whilst on air. Time to close it down. Now living in Felixstowe, she felt she had made the show her own in so many ways, adding that it had one of the best listener figures among afternoon shows across England. Late night music and entertainment. He said: "Have enjoyed working with you over the years even if you did bring my to tears on Christmas Day! This isnt the end - what next for BBC Radio Suffolks Foz. Sarah Lilley who stepped in for Luke Deal when he had to leave his show because a fire had broken out at his Colchester home PIX PHIL MORLEY 1/4/05 EADT 2 04 05. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Take good care. Luke arrived at his home to discover the blaze had fortunately been contained to the garage attached to the house - but said he was fearful for the safety of his wife, children and pets at home. James Hazell. Find out which half on Sundays at 2pm. Please limit demos to just you - we know what music sounds like , Camera Operator and Video Producer, Casual Work, Senior Events & Operations Manager, Globals Make Some Noise, Audio and Social Assistant Producer (Full Time). As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. contact the editor here. As a result we launch on the county wide Suffolk DAB multiplex in October. The self-confessed man with the 'ugly mug' is on your radio, weekday mornings from 6.30am and on Saturdays at 9am. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 90,000 listeners and a 5.1% share as of September 2022. So, within the broad genre of 'dance' music, R1 Dance is providing a non-mainstream service that commercial radio doesn't seem able or willing to offer. A local radio presenter who died while presenting on air has been described as a "dear friend" and "all round lovely man" by those that worked with him. Tim Gough, 55,. Join Bridget each Sunday evening between 7 and 9pm. [1] Contents 1 Overview 2 Transmitters HP10 9TY. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. We need to ensure that young people are . Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's Ipswich studios from 6am - 10pm on Mondays - Saturdays and from 6am - 2pm on Sundays. Does anyone live in Suffolk and listen to the local Radio. Jason Tapp, who set up the page, said: "This petition is here for people to sign so that we can get James Hazell back on BBC Radio Suffolk where he rightfully belongs. Studied at Cardiff University. Local bbc stations really should now be quietly closed. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. Digital UK. Trumpeter and saxophonist Paul brings you the soothing sounds of jazz, Saturday evenings from 11pm. You can listen to Gen X Radio Suffolk in a number of ways: Via DAB+, see full tuning instructions here. contact the editor here. During the station's downtime, BBC Radio Suffolk simulcasts overnight programming from BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London. He made the announcement on social media yesterday after claiming it was not his decision to leave. It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform you our dear friend and breakfast host Tim Gough passed away this morning while presenting his program, the station said in a statement. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. It's just a shame that R1 Dance is not available on DAB but Global and the Radio Centre have done their usual anti-BBC campaigning to make sure of that. Advanced Search Cancel . The self-confessed man with the 'ugly mug' is on your radio, weekday mornings from 6.30am and on Saturdays at 9am. HP10 9TY. Ethnicity White / European Descent Age Range 20 - 26 Height 5' 2" (1m 57cm) Weight 8st. Studied at Oxford Brookes University. Tim, who was just 55, passed away at 7:50am from a suspected heart attack,. You'll need to know about Suffolk and love feel good music from mid 60s to the present day, focusing on the preferences of Generation X - and you'll know how to lift an audience with personality and fun. Media. Registered in England. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Food: anything that tastes as if it should be fattening but isn't, Film: Bridges of Madison County even though I cry more every time I see it. GenX Radio Suffolk has announced its breakfast presenter Tim Gough died during his breakfast show on Monday morning. BBC Radio Suffolk is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Suffolk . Firefighters think it was an appliance, an electrical fire. Emily Anderson Fact file: Emily Anderson Starsign: Taurus Grew up. Lukes had to leave the studio for a slight emergency - but we will carry on.. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Heard today that Stephen Foster (Foz) and Sally Birch are leaving, anyone know whats happening? If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Her fundraising exploits also became well-known and she helped to raise 3m for childrens charity East Anglia Childrens Hospices (EACH) by climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa. Jan 2011 - Present12 years 1 month. 4,135 Following. Matt is one half of Matt & Simon (NB: he's not the Simon half) presenting a skewed, humourous look at Suffolk from 2pm on Sundays. After taking a break to become a mum, she joined BBC Radio Suffolk when the station launched in 1990 and has since presented virtually every show before becoming a regular on the afternoon show from 2008, making her one of the best-known presenters in local radio. Luke was nearing the end of his show on Saturday morning when he began to receive a series of phone calls from his daughter, Hannah. Tim Gough passed away on Monday from a suspected heart attack while on air working for GenX Radio in Suffolk. The western side of Suffolk got its own . He said: I couldnt thank Sarah enough. She joined the newly-launched BBC Radio Norfolk after moving back home to the county and spent four years there as a reporter and newsreader and then the first afternoon show presenter. Late night radio across the Eastern Counties with Nick Risby, weekdays from 10pm. A round-up of Suffolk's news with plenty of music, weekdays from 4pm and on Sundays at 9am. However, although she has announced her departure, she is not due to leave immediately and will present her last afternoon show in July. The best in country music with Brian Mann, Sunday afternoons from 4pm. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Tim was doing what he loved. The statement did not disclose details of how Gough died. But as previously mentioned on these forums, there is very little crossover of tracks played on R1 Dance and Capital Dance. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to With everything available on line now local radio has had its day. According to GenX Radio, who issued the following statement, the radio star passed away from a suspected heart attack. 121,000 members of the National Education Union voted in favour of industrial action. Her career dates back to the 1970s when she had her first taste of radio at university when she heard a lecture from a Radio Leeds presenter and begged to visit the stations studios. Mr Hazell's post prompted a number of replies from his followers, including Nick Hulme, CEO of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Mark Murphy MBE Retweeted. Its gripping!! Following our launch on-line in January, GenX Radio Suffolk has achieved an impressive and growing audience of around 20,000 unique listeners a month. It is just the right time. This equates to more than 90% of NEU members who voted in the ballot. He's also appearing again this year at the Ipswich Regent in Panto for his third consecutive year. A radio presenter who died while presenting on air has been described as a "dear friend" and "all round lovely man" by those who worked with him. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Music, faith, religion and guests each Sunday morning with Luke Deal from 6am. My heart just sank. This is not my decision. For 13 years Mark has hosted the flagship and multi award-winning Mark Murphy Breakfast Show, making him the longest serving presenter of the programme. Via the website - just click the 'play' icon on the radio stream player in the website header at the top of the page Via a smart speaker - Alexa The first time say "Alexa (or your chosen wake word) Enable Gen X Radio Suffolk" It is, she says, her time simply to enjoy life in the county she calls home He also praised his neighbours for their help ensuring the family could leave the house safely and calling the fire service. We offer well over 100 years of local radio experience to learn from and a loyal supportive listenership to broadcast to. The Eastern Counties' 10pm - 1am weekday late show originates from Radio Suffolk, and is presented by Nick Risby. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Morning 06:00 Sarah Lilley 15/01/2023 Sarah starts your Sunday in Suffolk with music and conversation. Meet the BBC Radio Suffolk Producers Want to know more about the people that work behind the scenes at BBC Radio Suffolk? Rob Dunger Early birds can wake-up with Rob, each morning on BBC Radio Suffolk from 5am. I got out of the studio, grabbed my car keys and belted down the A12. We should all tune into our local bbc radio show. Whilst posting your job, you can choose from any of these options: RadioToday is part of the TodayToday network. Georgy's here with farming, food, gardening, local history and a sofa guest. Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and great music with Wayne. She is extremely passionate about the local arts and entertainment sector and is an outspoken advocate for many causes including mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights. The best in country music with Brian Mann, Sunday afternoons from 4pm. Music and chat with special guests every Sunday lunchtime from 12pm. Listen on 103.3fm, Online, On your mobile or on your smart speaker. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. MORE: This isnt the end - what next for BBC Radio Suffolks Foz? Time to close it down now Is Nick Risby still around on the late show? Tweets & replies. Read. So it is just a chance to get out and enjoy Suffolk and do things that I havent been able to do for the last 10 or 12 years.. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. First Job: Saturday sales assistant in a gift shop in Cambridge, First ever record: The Muppet Show (used to play it on my toy record player! BBC Radio Suffolk broadcasts to north-east Suffolk on 95.5 FM from the Oulton transmitter, east Suffolk on 95.9 FM from the Aldeburgh transmitter, Ipswich and south-east Suffolk on 103.9 FM from the Manningtree transmitter (which also carries BBC Essex) and west Suffolk on 104.6 FM from the Great Barton transmitter. Want to know more about the people that work behind the scenes at BBC Radio Suffolk? 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As part of the roll out of BBC local radio stations on Freeview, Radio Suffolk was added to Freeview channel 720 in the east of England on 6 June 2016. Popular BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell has hit out at his bosses after having his contract terminated against his wishes. The early breakfast show with everything you need to know to start your day. Laughter, tears and much more promises James, weekday mornings from 9.30am. She also led a campaign which trained hundreds of people to become CPR lifesavers in Suffolk. [1], BBC Radio Suffolk began broadcasting on 12 April 1990. First ever ever record: Road to Nowhere, Talking Heads. Listen on 103.3fm, Online, On your mobile or on your smart speaker. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 90,000 listeners and a 5.1% share as of September 2022. Posting a job here is free but you have the opportunity to upgrade by featuring your post across the RadioToday websites. Massive Town fan and lover of auctions. (54kg) Hair Colour All Rights Reserved. "It is with . Tim Gough, 55, was hosting the GenX Radio Suffolk breakfast show at the time of his passing. The stories making the news and a sofa guest too, weekday afternoons from 1pm and on Saturdays at 6am. A Gannett Company. MORE: Stephen Foster reflects on a dazzling career behind the microphone, After a short pause amid the confusion, Sarah told the shows listeners: Its Sarah here. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. I am the weekend presenter at BBC Radio Suffolk. Twitter: BBC Suffolk Radio Suffolk does not broadcast on Medium wave. Tim died suddenly while presenting the GenX Radio Suffolk breakfast show from a studio at his home on Monday. For more than a decade, Lesley Dolphin has presented BBC Radio Suffolk's afternoon show,. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. End of an era. Find out which half on Sundays at 2pm. 8lb. Brenner is our Ipswich Town commentator and is on the Matchday Preview on Fridays from 6pm. [4] The station broadcasts from the Sudbury and Tacolneston transmitters and their dependent relays. "It seems the fight is not only with the condition but the ignorance of its effects. Rob Dunger Early birds can wake-up with Rob, each morning on BBC Radio Suffolk from 5am. Item in Wardrobe: Too many to pick just one! This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "Take care. Take a listen to the latest new music in the county with BBC Suffolk Introducing, Thursday evenings from 7pm. See the faces behind the voices and find out more about the BBC Radio Suffolk on-air team, Take a look at what's going on in the studios at BBC Radio Suffolk, While one studio is on-air, the other is used for radio production. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's In the post on Twitter, he said: "My contract at the BBC has been terminated. Tim was playing the Madness hit Grey day when it suddenly stopped and the airwaves went blank at around 7:50am. Music and chat with special guests every Sunday lunchtime from 12pm. It reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tim Goug . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Early birds can wake-up with Rob, each morning on BBC Radio Suffolk from 5am. Presenter Johnny Vaughan, producers and participants remember the Channel 4 series that pretended to send participants into orbit from a Russian bootcamp, but mainly took place on an airbase in . Get in touch on your station's freephone number. Tim was part of building GenX Radio and I will not allow his hard work to amount to nothing, Hazell said. The presenter had begun playing the Madness song Grey Day around 7.50am but the. 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