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I wanted to read this for that bit about when he slagged the Bay City Rollers on air! I can understand his reasons - my sister didn't at the time.

His chronology wanders a bit - he talks about events in 1969 and then talks about getting Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side' played when it wasn't a hit until 1972. I guess he was confusing it with the problems he had getting Derek & The Dominoes' 'Layla' into the programme in 1969 - the powers that be said it was 'too heavy for the housewives', which makes me feel that some things never change.
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Briant · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

Johnnie was on 'The Wright Stuff' this morning plugging his book. He seemed to be very confused about lots of things! I didn't agree with his views on drugs either. Also are nearly 100% of banknotes contaminated with cocaine as the programme claimed?

igs007 · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 178

I know I'm a bit late on this one, but I've been reading it on and off lately, mostly the 'drivetime' period, very interesting and touching at the same time.

Graciously, Mr.Walker chooses not to criticise the present controller over her drivetime debacle, though if you read the chapter on JW losing his drivetime spot, you'd certainly agree with many of the posters on here, that she's done much harm.

firewirefred · Guest

It is a fine book, for sure. I cannot wait for the sequel! Johnnie is much loved and admired by his BBC colleagues present and past. A true gent.