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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

BBC Radio 1 have announced that Annie Nightingale's Request Show is being revived for one night only to mark the station's 40th anniversary.

The show, which went out on Sunday nights after the chart rundown, lasted for 12 years, even though it had only been planned for a three-month run.

Remembering the show on the Radio 1 website, Nightingale said she thought it had become "quite weird and quirky".

The two-hour show will be broadcast on 30 September.

'Broadcasting twist'

The programme first hit the airwaves in 1982, with Nightingale describing it as a "cult listen".

"From week one the requests came in by the sack load," said the 65-year-old.

Throughout the years, listeners used a variety of props to get their demands noticed - with requests submitted on a house brick, a paper prayer mat and the rubber end of a shower attachment.

"For me, getting so much mail - so many hilarious, poignant, witty, daring communications - was like Christmas every week," said Nightingale.

"I read every single one and I loved doing that."

Annie Nightingale
Annie Nightingale joined Radio 1 in 1970

Despite the request programme's popularity throughout the 1980s, Nightingale admits she had concerns it would eventually come to an end.

"I was in constant fear that, having found a unique broadcasting twist, the show would get taken off.

"We weren't mainstream, we didn't play much chart stuff, but somehow I had connected with a generation," she said.

Only two guests ever appeared on the show - John Lydon of the Sex Pistols and Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays.

Nightingale, who now presents a late-night dance music show on Radio 1, counts Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh and several Radiohead members amongst her fans.

Fans can send in their requests for the anniversary special via the Radio 1 website.

BBC Online.

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I remember listening to the show after the chart. Playing the intro to the song and then saying "Hi" before they sang.

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Fantastic news.

I remember tuning in to the original Annie Nightingale Request Show.

Must listen to Radio for sure.

Maybe they will bring this show as a permanent feature BUT for Radio 2 not Radio 1.

Pay attention Ms Douglas-such a bold move might just save your arse longer term.

mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Mark O-Do you think the Douglas woman has heard of dance music-no I don't think so.

gfloyd · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

I thought Nightingale said she never wanted to work on Radio 2. I think she is like John Peel. She can grow old and still broadcast on Radio 1
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iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

Well deserved. In days of yore, she and Jimmy Savile were the only R1 DJs whose programmes were a must for me.

Ian.

Cherskiy · Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:35 am Post subject:

I'd agree with Mark's comments re wanting the Request Show to come to R2, but as Ernie says, she is on record as saying she wouldn't want to work for the network. Pity.

And I remember the request on a housebrick. Can't remember what the request was for, though! Smile

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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

If Annie does not want to work for radio 2, there is surely someone currently on air who could do a suitable job on our network.

The first person to mention all-request friday will be taken out, put against a wall and shot!
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Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3415 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

I managed to get Pat Benatar's 'All Fired Up' played as a 'Gobsmacker' at the beginning of the year. By the way, it was while Evans was away and Mark Goodier was sitting in.
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Cherskiy · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject:

Maybe it's only Bob who pulls stuff from (admittedly his own collection of) albums. Confused

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Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3415 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

The 'Lester's Library' tracks are Alex Lester's own choice. Well two of them are, the third 'Library' track is picked by a listener. There's one each hour of his show.
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