History Radio / TonyBlackburn

He left the BBC in the early 1980's when it was thought that his style of presenting was too old-fashioned for a youth-oriented radio station. Spurning the usual career move to the BBC's Radio Two, the haven for superannuated Radio One DJ's, Blackburn was lost to most of the country when he opted to go to local commercial radio. His avuncular cheesey style of presenting made him a natural butt for humour and parody, notably by comedians like ''Series/TheGoodies'' and [[Series/HarryEnfieldAndChums Harry Enfield]]. (the Smashy and Nicey radio DJ characters are a portmanteau of old BBC presenters, including Blackburn).

* AffectionateParody (just about): [[Series/HarryEnfieldAndChums Smashey. Or Nicey]]. Most probably Nicey.

* TotallyRadical: His use of slang, argot and old jungles from TheSixties which was obvious even in TheSeventies and which today is very likely to be knowingly self-referential.

Anthony Kenneth "Tony" Blackburn (born 29 January 1943) is a veteran radio presenter and disc jockey whose career began on the [[BuccaneerBroadcaster Pirate Radio]] ships operating outside British territorial waters in the 1960's. In mid-1967, shortly before the pirate stations were closed down by the British government[[note]]except Radio Caroline, which stayed on the air for a while, and later made lots of comebacks before going legit in the 1990s[[/note]], Blackburn moved to the Creator/{{BBC}} Light Programme. Later he became the first voice to be heard on BBC Radio One on its establishment at the end of September that year (the first song he played was The Move's ''Flowers in the Rain'').

Tony Blackburn is a veteran radio presenter and disc jockey whose career began on the [[BuccaneerBroadcaster Pirate Radio]] ships operating outside British territorial waters in the 1960's. In mid-1967, shortly before the pirate stations were closed down by the British government[[note]]except Radio Caroline, which stayed on the air for a while, and later made lots of comebacks before going legit in the 1990s[[/note]], Blackburn moved to the Creator/{{BBC}} Light Programme. Later he became the first voice to be heard on BBC Radio One on its establishment at the end of September that year (the first song he played was The Move's ''Flowers in the Rain'').

Tony Blackburn is a veteran radio presenter and disc jockey whose career began on the [[BuccaneerBroadcaster Pirate Radio]] ships operating outside British territorial waters in the 1960's. When the pirate stations were closed down by the British government, Blackburn moved to Creator/{{BBC}} Radio One on its establishment in 1967. In fact, he presented the very first show on Radio One and was the first voice to be heard. (the first song played was The Move's ''Flowers in the Rain'').

In July and August 2018 he's appearing on television in the light hearted celebrity reality show ''Celebrity 5 Go Caravanning'' alongside fellow celebrities Creator/ColinBaker, Todd Carty (replaced by Brian Capron in the third episode), Sherrie Hewson and Sonia as they tour some of the UK's most spectacular countryside in two towed caravans.

* {{Jingle}}: Blackburn's current Saturday afternoon music nostalgia show is the perfect venue for dusting down and airing his original radio jingles from the Sixties and Seventies.

In July and August 2018 he's appearing on television in the light hearted celebrity reality show ''Celebrity 5 Go Caravanning'' alongside fellow celebrities Creator/ColinBaker, Todd Carty, Sherrie Hewson and Sonia as they tour some of the UK's most spectacular countryside in two towed caravans.

Blackburn returned to the BBC after a long absence working in local commercial radio, presenting nostalgia show ''Pick of the Pops'' on Radio Two, appealing to older fans who remember him in his radio heyday. There was a massive popular outcry in February 2016 when the BBC management abruptly fired him, in the fallout from the Jimmy Savile scandal, in fiercely contested circumstances. While there is no suggestion Blackburn was ever involved in any improper behaviour with under-age girls, the sacking reason appears to be a difference of opinion concerning evidence he may or may not have given to the investigating authorities. After a massive protest from fans, Blackburn has been reinstated with a Friday evening nostalgia show giving him free rein to be as large and hammy as he possibly can be.

* SitcomArchNemesis: Was one for [[Series/DealOrNoDeal Noel Edmonds]] [[note]]Another example of LargeHamRadio and a Smashy to Tony's Nicey[[/note]] in Series/NoelsHouseParty.

* SitcomArchNemesis: Was one for Noel Edmonds in Series/NoelsHouseParty.

Blackburn returned to the BBC after a long absence working in local commercial radio, presenting nostalgia show ''Pick of the Pops'' on Radio Two, appealing to older fans who remember him in his radio heyday. There was a massive popular outcry in February 2016 when the BBC management abruptly fired him, in the fallout from the Jimmy Savile scandal, in fiercely contested circumstances. While there is no suggestion Blackburn was ever involved in any improper behaviour with under-age girls, the sacking reason appears to be a difference of opinion concerning evidence he may or may not have given to the investigating authorities. After a massive protest from fans, Blackburn has been reinstated with a friday evening nostalgia show giving him free rein to be as large an

Blackburn returned to the BBC after a long absence working in local commercial radio, presenting nostalgia show ''Pick of the Pops'' on Radio Two, appealing to older fans who remember him in his radio heyday. There was a massive popular outcry in February 2016 when the BBC management abruptly fired him, in the fallout from the Jimmy Savile scandal, in fiercely contested circumstances. While there is no suggestion Blackburn was ever involved in any improper behaviour with under-age girls, the sacking reason appears to be a difference of opinion concerning evidence he may or may not have given to the investigating authorities. At the time of writing (March 2016) a massive campaign is underway from fans to get him reinstated at the BBC.

He left the BBC in the early 1980's when it was thought that his style of presenting was too old-fashioned for a youth-oriented radio station. Spurning the usual career move to the BBC's Radio Two, the haven for superannuated Radio One DJ's, Blackburn was lost to most of the country when he opted to go to local commercial radio. His avuncular cheesey style of presenting made him a natural butt for humour and parody, notably by comedians like ''TheGoodies'' and [[Series/HarryEnfieldAndChums Harry Enfield]]. (the Smashy and Nicey radio DJ characters are a portmanteau of old BBC presenters, including Blackburn).

Blackburn has finally returned to the BBC, presenting nostalgia show ''Pick of the Pops'' on Radio Two, appealing to older fans who remember him in his radio heyday.

Tony Blackburn is a veteran radio presenter and disc jockey whose career began on the [[BuccaneerBroadcaster Pirate Radio]] ships operating outside British territorial waters in the 1960's. When the pirate stations were closed down by the British government, Blackburn moved to Creator/{{BBC}} Radio One on its establishment in 1967. In fact, he presented the very first show on Radio One and was the first voice to be heard. (the first song played was The Move's ''Flowers in the Rain'').

* CreatorBreakdown: Blackburn's on-air breakdown following a messy separation from his wife.

Tony Blackburn is a veteran radio presenter and disc jockey whose career began on the [[BuccaneerBroadcaster Pirate Radio]] ships operating outside British territorial waters in the 1960's. When the pirate stations were closed down by the British government, Blackburn moved to Creator/[=BBC=] Radio One on its establishment in 1967. In fact, he presented the very first show on Radio One and was the first voice to be heard. (the first song played was The Move's ''Flowers in the Rain'').

Tony Blackburn is a veteran radio presenter and disc jockey whose career began on the [[BuccaneerBroadcaster Pirate Radio]] ships operating outside British territorial waters in the 1960's. When the pirate stations were closed down by the British government, Blackburn moved to BBC Radio One on its establishment in 1967. In fact, he presented the very first show on Radio One and was the first voice to be heard. (the first song played was The Move's ''Flowers in the Rain'').

He left the BBC in the early 1980's when it was thought that his style of presenting was too old-fashioned for a youth-oriented radio station. Spurning the usual career move to the BBC's Radio Two, the haven for superannuated Radio One DJ's, Blackburn was lost to most of the country when he opted to go to local commercial radio. His avuncular cheesey style of presenting made him a natural butt for humour and parody, notably by comedians like ''TheGoodies'' and Harry Enfield. (the Smashy and Nicey radio DJ characters are a portmanteau of old BBC presenters, including Blackburn).

* AffectionateParody (just about): Smashey. Or Nicey. Most probably Nicey.

* [[SelfDeprecation/{{Radio}} SelfDeprecation]] Blackburn was aware from an early stage that his presentation style teetered on the brink of self-parody, and cheerfully invited parodies and gentle jokes at his expense from such as ''Series/TheGoodies''.

* [[SelfDeprecation/Radio SelfDeprecation]] Blackburn was aware from an early stage that his presentation style teetered on the brink of self-parody, and cheerfully invited parodies and gentle jokes at his expense from such as ''Series/TheGoodies''.

* [[/SelfDeprecation/Radio SelfDeprecation]] Blackburn was aware from an early stage that his presentation style teetered on the brink of self-parody, and cheerfully invited parodies and gentle jokes at his expense from such as ''series/TheGoodies''.

* BuccaneerBroadcaster: Blackburn's career began on the pirate radio ship ''Radio London''.

He left the BBC in the early 1980's when it was thought that his style of presenting was too old-fashioned for a youth-oriented radio station. Spurning the usual career move to the BBC's Radio Two, the haven for superannuated Radio One DJ's, Blackburn was lost to most of the country when he opted to go to local commercial radio. His avuncular cheesey style of presenting made him a natural butt for humour and parody, notably by comedians like ''TheGoodies'' and HarryEnfield. (the Smashy and Nicey radio DJ characters are a portmanteau of old BBC presenters, including Blackburn).