that's a wrap
Tony Blackburn shares poignant final message to fans as he signs off from final BBC radio show after four decades
Tony first found fame broadcasting on the pirate station Radio Caroline before joining the BBC
TONY Blackburn has shared a poignant final message to his fans as he signed off from his BBC radio show.
The broadcasting stalwart - who has presented on the station since 1981 - previously announced his departure.
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Tony, 80, has hosted Soul on Sunday for a whopping four decades but has now wrapped the programme.
As the final episode drew to a close, Blackburn told listeners: “That's it, I’ve been with you for a long time here on BBC Radio London playing this wonderful music.
"I want to thank you very much indeed for being a part of it and listening in every week.
“I want to thank all of the people I’ve worked with here at this radio station. Thanks to Oliver Barnett who produces the show.”
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The I'm A Celeb champ added: “Thank you so much, have a lovely Christmas from me Tony Blackburn, bu-bye."
Tony will be retaining his BBC Radio 2 show, in news sure to soften the blow for fans.
Tony first found fame broadcasting on the pirate station Radio Caroline before joining the BBC.
Previously announcing the end of his tenure as host of Soul on Sunday, Tony told fans: "Hi everyone, just thought I’d let you know that after many happy years on @BBCRadioLondon I have decided to leave the station and this Sunday will be my last Soul On Sunday.
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"Over the years we have had a lot of fun with some fantastic live shows for Children in Need and have played some great music.
"I will still be continuing @BBCBerkshire @BBCOxford and @BBCRadioSolent on Sunday afternoon and of course on the great
@BBCRadio2.
"This is totally my decision and thanks to the many happy years there, but time to move on. Thanks for listening."
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