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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved BBC radio star dies aged 75 after five decades on air as devastated colleagues pay tribute to ‘giant'
The star first started presenting in 1974 LEGEND LOST Beloved BBC radio star dies aged 75 after five decades on air as devastated colleagues pay tribute to 'giant' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TRIBUTES have been paid to beloved BBC radio star, John Peters, who has died aged 75 after five decades on air. The legendary broadcaster worked in commercial radio for 50 years and died this week following an illness. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 The beloved star died following an illness Credit: Twitter/boomradiouk Originally from Middlesex, the presenter first entered the world of radio in 1974 for United Biscuits factories. He was the first voice to be heard at Nottingham-based Radio Trent after the station was launched in 1975. Peters spent decades at the station hosting shows such as Trent Top 30. Over the years, he has broadcast on several other East Midlands commercial stations and spent time at the BBC. He hosted Boom Radio's weekly Vintage Charts show most recently, presenting three shows overall. A tribute from Boom Radio confirmed the news and said: "John was the king of chart shows, hosting our weekly Vintage Charts programme since Boom Radio launched - alongside 'John's Jukebox' and his Friday evening show. "Only at Boom have his rare gifts been heard across the UK – and he was enormously touched by the enthusiasm you showed for his programmes. "John was a radio man through and through, with an enviable command of the sound of the medium, weaving voice and music together into a rich audio tapestry. "With his somehow relaxed energy, few have the gift he had for making a chart show an unmissable drama." The station paid their condolences to Peter's wife Chrissie and his family and said they would pay their own tributes to 'celebrate his fine work' in the coming days.
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Beloved BBC radio star dies aged 75 after five decades on air as devastated colleagues pay tribute to ‘giant'
TRIBUTES have been paid to beloved BBC radio star, John Peters, who has died aged 75 after five decades on air. The legendary broadcaster worked in commercial radio for 50 years and died this week following an illness. 1 The beloved star died following an illness Credit: Twitter/boomradiouk Originally from Middlesex, the presenter first entered the world of radio in 1974 for United Biscuits factories. He was the first voice to be heard at Nottingham-based Radio Trent after the station was launched in 1975. Peters spent decades at the station hosting shows such as Trent Top 30. Over the years, he has broadcast on several other East Midlands commercial stations and spent time at the BBC. Read more Showbiz news He hosted Boom Radio's weekly Vintage Charts show most recently, presenting three shows overall. A tribute from Boom Radio confirmed the news and said: "John was the king of chart shows, hosting our weekly Vintage Charts programme since Boom Radio launched - alongside 'John's Jukebox' and his Friday evening show. "Only at Boom have his rare gifts been heard across the UK – and he was enormously touched by the enthusiasm you showed for his programmes. "John was a radio man through and through, with an enviable command of the sound of the medium, weaving voice and music together into a rich audio tapestry. Most read in Showbiz "With his somehow relaxed energy, few have the gift he had for making a chart show an unmissable drama." The station paid their condolences to Peter's wife Chrissie and his family and said they would pay their own tributes to 'celebrate his fine work' in the coming days.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tributes paid after death of 'local radio giant'
Broadcaster John Peters has been described as a "giant of East Midlands radio" following his death, aged 75. Mr Peters worked in commercial radio for 50 years, including at Nottingham-based Radio Trent when he was the first voice to be heard following the station's launch in 1975. His first experience of broadcasting came when he worked on the radio network for United Biscuits factories in the early 1970s. He later broadcast on several other East Midlands commercial stations and spent time at the BBC, his former employer Boom Radio said. Most recently, he hosted Boom's weekly Vintage Charts show, in addition to "John's Jukebox" and a Friday evening slot. Mr Peters, who was born in Middlesex, has been described as "a radio man through and through" by David Lloyd, his former broadcasting colleague and co-founder of Boom Radio. Mr Lloyd said in a tribute: "It is with deep regret that we bring you the news that our John Peters has died. "A giant in East Midlands broadcasting with an unmistakable style - and loved hugely by his audience for 50 years. He was part of waking up the people of Nottingham for generations. "With his somehow relaxed energy, few have the gift he had for making a chart show an unmissable drama. "The team at Boom send their condolences to his wife Chrissie and all the family who have been by John's side during his illness." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Boom Radio
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tributes paid after death of 'local radio giant'
Broadcaster John Peters has been described as a "giant of East Midlands radio" following his death, aged 75. Mr Peters worked in commercial radio for 50 years, including at Nottingham-based Radio Trent when he was the first voice to be heard following the station's launch in 1975. His first experience of broadcasting came when he worked on the radio network for United Biscuits factories in the early 1970s. He later broadcast on several other East Midlands commercial stations and spent time at the BBC, his former employer Boom Radio said. Most recently, he hosted Boom's weekly Vintage Charts show, in addition to "John's Jukebox" and a Friday evening slot. Mr Peters, who was born in Middlesex, has been described as "a radio man through and through" by David Lloyd, his former broadcasting colleague and co-founder of Boom Radio. Mr Lloyd said in a tribute: "It is with deep regret that we bring you the news that our John Peters has died. "A giant in East Midlands broadcasting with an unmistakable style - and loved hugely by his audience for 50 years. He was part of waking up the people of Nottingham for generations. "With his somehow relaxed energy, few have the gift he had for making a chart show an unmissable drama. "The team at Boom send their condolences to his wife Chrissie and all the family who have been by John's side during his illness." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Boom Radio
