Final Steve Wright in the afternoon closing

[@ThePaulm99]

Good night Steve. A friend I never met. Xx

[@Shelsight]

@@Tarmaccyclocrossyet you still find the time to make a thoughtless, inappropriate, empathy-free comment on a post after a man dies. I feel like throwing up too - after knowing there are sad, cruel people like you around, masquerading as human beings.

[@TheEastlondonbus]

He was the nation’s friend

[@_indrid_cold_]

Steve Wright was with me every day in the van. No matter where they sent me, no matter how awful the job, how cold I was, how hungry I was… he was there with me making life … better. Thank you, Steve for everything.

[@liammellor6405]

I listened to Steve for years. A consummate professional, a warm and welcoming personality. The ultimate radio presenter. Rest easy, Steve.

[@gsg9205]

Rest in peace, Wrighty, a friend on the radio for four decades ! You'll be missed mate, thanks for the music and entertainment down the years! Legend...

[@magnusmowat8024]

Never see the like ever again. Thank you for all the fantastic music over the years and keeping us entertained and being so genuine which is a rarity.. RIP Steve 😢

[@robertfrost3388]

Absolutely gutted to never hear the big show live again....the radio soundtrack of my life for many years!! RIP Steve Wright

[@peteanderson4395]

This hurt me at the time but hurts me even more now.....RIP Steve.....a radio legend

[@JohnByrne-y3q]

Too sore to even explain, no more Steve Wright in the afternoon, thanks for the memories which are invaluable to my life

[@witton6475]

RIP Wrighty. The GOAT of radio broadcasting. Nothing more to say.

[@peteanderson4395]

Listening to all the tributes backs up what I always thought....a genuinely nice bloke....RIP Wrightey

[@reetpateet8656]

I can’t remember being so devastated about the death of a person I didn’t know! Yet, he was a friend - and that’s how I’m sure we all feel! Tragic, absolutely tragic to lose him! My wife and I still can’t believe it - it’s still such a shock and incredibly sad! 😢

[@RobertKincaid-vq3hn]

my feelings totally the afternoons were great 3 hours , and what has happened now we all have to face change , but the replacement well its a totally different show not in the real league , and yesterday listening to Johnnie Walker on Sounds of the seventies he is stepping down the last of the old guard is gone , but at least Bob Harris will carry on the good work

[@JohnByrne-y3q]

The best bar none, I will miss you Steve, thanks for the memories and you sleep tight big man 😢😢😢

[@seaniek9175]

Loved Steve Wright's program. There was never a boring bit in any program he ever done.

[@trueblue3719]

Rest easy Steve it’s been a pleasure listening to you. And shame on the BBC for replacing you on your afternoon show they obviously don’t have a clue who listens to the show.

[@suziq4394]

Tears for a stranger.. who was never a stranger xxx deeply deeply missed . Rest in peace Steve xxx

[@tonyska]

RIP Steve, your voice has been a constant in my life. I'm absolutely heartbroken at your passing. 💔

[@andyo5220]

Steve Wright in the Afternoon in the 80s was my daily escape from the trials and tribulations of being a teenager. Whenever I heard his voice in the past 40 years, it would stop me in my tracks because it was always interesting and funny to listen to. His shows unfailingly left a smile on my face (and a new factoid in my brain). Good bless, Wrightey, and thank you for all the laughter. ❤

[@gillianchilds6586]

What a sad loss. Enjoyed every minute from beginning to end

[@jakeclubinc]

Totally devastated by the awful news of Steve Wrights sudden passing. He was a true broadcasting giant, someone I'd grown up listening to, first on Radio 1 then on Radio 2. Legend is a word used far to often, but he truly was one. Heaven FM about to get a huge boost, Terry and Steve reunited. Go with all our love and gratitude for a job well done, thanks Steve, Rip

[@BeerStens]

This feels so more poniant now he has passed. Well done BBC for f****** something else up cherished by millions.

[@conanthelib1]

It’s a bloody gift they excel at. W@#&£rs.

[@bonniechops1]

Radio will never be the same again, we’re losing all the good guys, rest easy Steve 🙏🏻

[@Gill-Leeds]

Devastated at the loss of a great friend I never met, thank you Steve for entertaining me through the years. Good night, God bless Steve a whole generation and more will miss you. Thank you for the music ❤️🙏

[@grindle1234]

should check what you type before posting, but yes I agree best radio presenter and team by far. to hear his voice and know hes gone heartbreaking

[@maryskelcher8979]

I loved serious jockin! 😂❤

[@nigelwest3430]

That was a sad day, but not as sad as the news that Steve had died, listened to him every day for many many years.

[@LeeLocke]

Can't believe he's not gonna be on the wireless again. The voice of r📻 ❤😢thoughts of sadness for his friends, and family. He will fieever be a legend in my mind. Every Sunday a candle will be lit by my radio for Wrighty.

[@SuperDaz34]

Such a sad end for such a great broadcaster and communicator . Grew up listening to Steve in the 80’s up until now. So upsetting he’s gone and we’ll never hear him on the radio again . Rest well Sir and thank you 🙏

[@Countrymouse123]

One word legend ❤

[@MickTurner-n2c]

So long Steve. You were the best.

[@michaelburton4521]

Goodbye Steve Wright. A friend to millions

[@littlebylittle1686]

I'll always be grateful for those drives home from work when finishing work early on Fridays. Never met,spoke to, or even knew what he looked like yet felt like a mate. Clearly loved his job and will be sorely missed by a lot of people. Cheers Steve!

[@laurenjamesince]

This news has rocked me to the core…a stable part of life throughout troublesome times….miss you Wrighty and a huge thank you. See you on the other side whenever, ❤

[@notreffats]

Steve Wright, a top bloke. Ive enjoyed him from the start. Quality.

[@terencebarrett2897]

God bless RIP Steve wright love peace and goodwill

[@Mjdeadman21]

rest well Steve you defined my childhood R.I.P you're going to be greatly missed

[@AudreySmallcombe]

I'm feeling very Angry that Steve has left us. A massive, massive, loss - my childhood "to live for" dj, but I'll always remember his sound advice, and if I ever need to know the time I'll GET MYSELF A WATCH! Gervaise is over and out. Just heartbroken. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@simonlunt353]

I will miss Steve wright his shows the way he did his shows the way he brought people together not just on his show but to all of his listeners Steve wright made everyone’s day

[@benpowell96]

Thank you for everything Steve. All those times working alone, or stuck in traffic. Who knew you could grieve over the loss of a familiar stranger. RIP x

[@lynnstorey8020]

Perfectly expressed.

[@Arckitekt]

RIP good guy

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

As a trucker Steve wright has got me through the afternoons sitting in traffic for many years, I also remember listening to you in the afternoons on radio 1 in the 80s on my way home from school. rip steve , keep rockin up there no G .

[@trevorhalliday793]

I've listened to Steve since day one, like a lot of listeners I didn't really listen for the music but all the crazy stuff, Radio 1 with the posse,then Radio2 with all the characters, Mr Angry, 'Old woman' 'ask Elvis' and my favourite 'Sid the manager'!!! showbiz gossip,factoids, all the nonsense,it was so entertaining,he gave every show 110%, then they gave him the chop!!! afternoons have never been the same since then,I don't even put the radio on in the afternoon, one of the most original, creative broadcasters of our generation,gone too soon, RIP Steve.

[@anthonyperkins7556]

Steve Wright brightened up the afternoon, the BBC were shameful in getting rid of him and should be ashamed. This departure contributed to his death and it's horrible. R.I.P.

[@shelaghward9621]

Such an absolute professional!,,, highly praised

[@PaulineMitchell-b8i]

Thanks for being so great Steve R.I.P. ❤

[@BossySwan]

Serious cryin no g

[@agro382]

God bless Steve. legend RIP Will be missed

[@TheEastlondonbus]

He will be missed indeed

[@francissookraj3202]

Very poignant to hear Steve Wright last show. I will miss his show, it always brought happiness in the afternoon for me with his sense of fun, guests and great music he played. I feel very sad to say goodbye to Steve and the afternoon show. God bless.

[@jeffshaw3465]

Loved his characters especially Sid the Manager

[@andynightingale7335]

RIP Steve Wright. Hope he realise how much he was actually loved.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Indeed - his show was essential listening in the afternoon - especially during the late 80s and 90s. Brilliant DJ and comedian. British radio is all the worse for him not being there………

[@dnorfed]

God bless you STEVE, and thank you for your service to our nation on the radio, the LEGEND has left us with broken hearts, a great void that will never be filled by anyone. RIP STEVE 🙏🙏❤️❤️👌👌

[@tonylane6155]

What a legend I don’t think il be able to listen to Sunday love songs again R I P Steve … serious jockin x

[@66REDD66]

You won’t be able to cos he’s gone! 😢😢

[@tonylane6155]

@@66REDD66 yeah it’s a shame an shame on radio 2 after hearing he was gutted about losing the afternoons it was great station Steve afternoons an Ken in the mornings it’s wrong

[@markcolston2930]

Kicked in the teeth by the bbc,he must of been deverstated,he said he was cool about it,but that was largely him being told what to say by the BBC,totally disgusting what they did to him and Ken!

[@ronaldwilkin5662]

Radio will never ever be the same I feel so empty

[@MsGrandunion]

Steve kept us laughing on the school bus back in the 1980s, and here we are now, I'm almost retired, overseas and listening to him online. Rest in peace Steve, thank you for being the soundtrack that we all grew up with.

[@shamilton2556]

I was shocked to realize he had been restricted to pre-recorded shows. One of the most idiotic and cruel things to do to this guy. Legend. RIP.

[@chriswalker8378]

I remember laughing out loud when we used to listen to the afternoon show 40 years ago goodbye matey

[@JasonWindebank]

Great show its unbelievable it was cancelled. RIP Steve ❤

[@susanrice3166]

Many years of entertaining us/me! I missed your afternoon show more than you'll know 😔. Bye bye and rest in peace Steve ❤️

[@raybarnard2839]

So very sad. RIP Steve and thank you for being you.

[@YARROWS9]

Got me through many a boring day at work.RIP legend.

[@TopGun69]

Wrighty RIP you were a true legend and i will treasure my pic of me n you forever ! ❤️ Thankyou for being the best DJ ever ! ❤️

[@donna9374]

GOODNIGHT GODBLESS YOU OUR DARLING STEVE, YOU HAD BRITAIN LAUGHING AHHHHH GONE TO BE NEVER FORGOTTEN .❤

[@steveball6430]

God bless Steve, you will be missed

[@lynnstorey8020]

It was lovely but sad, hearing this again. Those voices and the jingles represented happy feelings. That closure recording has left an ache and an emptiness.....

[@mydayis5]

Miss you Steve. You really were the greatest DJ. R.i.P mate.

[@Sandynut01]

I will never forget Steve on Radio 1 especially Mr Angry from Purley. and the single he released The Gay Cavalieros (The Story So Far...). What a pure genius. R.I.P. Mr Wright...

[@soulman1419]

News I never wanted to hear 🙁 r.i.p Steve ✌🏻

[@daisydot5441]

Rest in peace so sad to hear of your passing. My favourite by a country mile.

[@stewartdarby1567]

Bless you Steve

[@66REDD66]

I’m gonna miss hearing love songs on a Sunday as this was one of my precious memories of my dearly departed Mother. We listened to him whilst making a roast dinner. RIP Steve…. You helped me make some amazing memories. 😢❤

[@GaynorCrone]

Great to hear Steve wrights voice. Rest in peace. Mate. X😢

[@TheDaflad]

Shat on from a great height by the BBC🤬 A radio legend RIP❤️

[@jackierodway7538]

And replaced by crap

[@gordoninnes8584]

The best there's ever been and ever will be.

[@jefblogs3279]

God bless you Steve, always made the driving easy. (Yorkshire)

[@CameronInglis1999]

RIP Steve, thanks for the music and entertainment over the years, a brilliant and phenomenal broadcaster who will be missed by everyone who knew and adored him throughout a long and hectic career in TV and radio, GBNF.

[@Genehunt7]

Met Steve wright outside egton house in London in 1986, he had just finished his Radio One afternoon show…he was quite a shy man believe it or not, did speak to the man and got his autograph that I still got to this day…RIP Wrighty you were truly loved by your listeners

[@mandyhunt6909]

Rest in peace Steve, there won't ever be another like you. Thanks for everything you're a legend ❤❤❤

[@dryflyman7121]

It would have been good to hear from Richard Easter, a blast from the past ❤

[@The_Li0ness]

R.I.P Steve was a wonderful guy, he was fantastic and entertaining to listen to

[@julesviolin]

The Possie ⚠️ Sid the Manager Mr Mad Ask Elvis Linda Lust Gervais the hairdresser Hopeless Weather girl Damian the Social Worker The Pub singer would keep us entertained. It was all a bit silly but definitely made the working afternoon pass quicker !! My 1st job after training for 18 months as a Radar engineer in the RAF , was at RAF Locking in 1981. In 1T hangar where Radio 1 would be playing, Steve Wright came on who I'd not heard before. I was instantly hooked. He would go right up close to the microphone and say "C'mon touch your radio and feel the warmth of my sincerity " 💜 I could not believe it when they axed his show in 2022 I cannot listen to Mills instead I listen to my own music collection on Spotify now. Too young to go Steve RIP 💜 x

[@waynewanderer]

i gave Mills about 15 minutes............. never again

[@TS-bn7zt]

Thanks Wrighty, you were amazing mate. Won’t forget you . ❤️

[@CarolCartledge]

Thank you Steve god bless a friend who I never met 😢😢😢

[@KlingonGamerYT]

1st time I heard him i was listening to this very song By Queen .... wow the old crew and a great DJ and a great taste in Music too ..... then The BBC went woke...

[@junkyarddog303]

Fantastic DJ. Lived for radio. Died from a broken heart. I hate the BBC.

[@brexitdave8995]

Loved Steve Wright in the afternoon in the mid 80s - Use to have the radio on low at Radiopaging London and we all loved Mr Angry, Mr Mad (I'll tell you who's mad), Gervais (keep ya tongue out Steve). Happy days: RIP mate.

[@robertmason743]

Be a big miss he was very gracious about being stood down hmm very gentlemanly 🙏 RIP

[@johnrider5701]

I haven't listened to radio two since Steve's last afternoon show. And from what I've been told I'm not exactly missing much. Rest in peace Steve 🙏

[@scopex2749]

THIS didnt help Steve losing his prime time show! RIP old mate you WERE RADIO and the soundtrack to so many lives. In my book you should have been made 'SIR STEVE of Wrightshire' I hope the Beeb name something after you - you deserve that!💔 I never forget your 'play out tune' was the ending of Glen Campbell's 'Lineman for The County' Our late dad loved that song. Make them laugh in Paradise 'Mr Angry'.

[@martynrudd6070]

I listened to radio 2 every year I can remember and steve I didnt miss a show for 12 years, now with him gone and ken bruce the radio in my garage is off, radio 2 dead.

[@JK-wn3cc]

A truely wholesome human being. Funny, entertaining, interesting and also not crude at all. Late 60s is still too young to be gone these days. If I could love my work just a fraction of how much he loved his, my life would be completely different!

[@kirsty001]

RIP Steve, thank you for being a friend x

[@LOrealHardly]

The thing is, people told Steve he was brilliant and a legend and he probably did know he was "All Right" but the saddest thing is he has no idea how much literally millions of people are mourning and so saddened by his sudden demise, I think his heart was quite literally broken, shame on you and you know who you are. There are people who are famously remembered and for all the wrong reasons like, Ratner the Jeweller and Matthew Bannister and now whoever that trollop is that did this.

[@lindaglasspole375]

Goodbye my wonderful Steve! 💔

[@richardwatts9093]

The BBC bosses have questions to answer 😮

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

RIP to Steve Wright a true legend and friend via the radio.

[@leedavies3629]

Rip Steve a top bloke all round you will be mist 🙏✌️

[@anthonyhewitt7151]

30th September the day radio 2 died thanks Helen Thomas you murdered are once fantastic station.

[@daveygg1971]

Thanks for everything Steve, you are gone but I am sure you are somewhere looking on us. Lovely character that wasn’t necessarily my cuppa but he pulls you in with his warmth and humour. Steve Wright will live on✊️

[@clare852]

Just heartbreaking. I hope there are airwaves in heaven and we can all tune in to hear Steve again one day on that big wireless in the sky 🥹

[@Andyc515]

Scott mills does not come anywhere near this legend and NEVER WILL! What a shit show full of cheese and dance music what the hell is radio 2 coming to!! The boss is responsible for Steve’s death! Heartbroken poor Steve!! Hugely missed and pushed out by a horrible boss!!!😡😡

[@simonfootie6255]

Agreed

[@30bren]

Ticks boxes

[@flashtheoriginal]

Wadda man. Wadda pro. "The geese are on! The geese are on!" Joe TiT from Lowestoft Mr Angry Phil Cornwell giving it Mick Jagger. And then some Gervase Too many great moments to mention. And ....bowing out by giving the mic to the Posse then closing with Witchita Lineman. Class RIP Steve..... and THANK YOU for the music