Steve Wright signs off from Radio 2 afternoon show

Steve Wright has signed off from his final daily BBC Radio 2 programme after 23 years as a fixture in the station's weekday schedules. One of the longest running daily radio programmes in history, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, originally began on BBC Radio 1 in 1981 where it ran for 12 years.
The DJ delivered a heartfelt speech during the last edition of Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Friday.
He said: "I want to say thank you to you for your appreciation, our dearest listener smashing and loyal, for all the reaction and all the nice words."
He stressed that he was not retiring, and will keep his Sunday morning show.
Wright will also launch his Serious Jockin' podcast on 4 November, and will present special programmes on the station including for National Album Day on 15 October and at Christmas.

[@janbunyan9747]

I can’t believe that Steve Wright has passed away. I have grown old listening to his lovely warm voice in the afternoons. Life will never be the same.

[@gsg9205]

​@user-zo4is7pl8g jog on !

[@gsg9205]

​@user-zo4is7pl8g jog on!

[@gsg9205]

​@user-zo4is7pl8g jog on.

[@gsg9205]

​@user-zo4is7pl8g jog on

[@auditingtheauditors5623]

@user-zo4is7pl8g😂

[@thistlecleaning2196]

R.I.P Steve. Came here to hear your voice

[@tillymint1958]

Me too 💔

[@geordiejones2]

I did to, so so sad. Chris.

[@christipping7094]

Me too , thank you for the laughs, entertainment and memories Wrighty. ❤

[@beachlife2968]

Heartbreaking listening to him here. You only really appreciate someone when they have gone.

[@marylou3209]

Mee too😭 just came along to hear his voice. R. I. P. 🙏

[@tillymint1958]

This is the saddest news😢....a light has gone out of my life. Such a lovely man and so talented. He brought life and laughter into our lives for so many years, I can't believe he's gone 💔 RIP lovely Steve.

[@jimduffy1967]

Couldn't put it better myself tillymint, Steve will be dearly missed RIP. Steve.

[@rooie16]

I agree with everything you’ve said. Lovely Steve indeed. I’m brokenhearted 😔.

[@gardeninc5156]

Oh vomit!

[@Elvisdukebox]

Britain's greatest DJ ever will be so sadly missed RIP Steve you brought us great radio for so many years.

[@benhorsfall3884]

Agreed he was one of the best i grew from a boy to a man listening to him but you can't go without mentioning the man that was John peel he was too one of the greats of the airwaves and was the last of the djs on the airwaves to play whatever he wanted, you could go from techno to motzart in an instant. 2 of the greatest to have to privilege of listening too. Sad day.

[@Villa1974Kev]

RIP Steve. You have given me 40 years of musical enjoyment. Never met you but I’ll miss you my friend.

[@gardeninc5156]

Friend? Did you know him?

[@minatormyth]

I started listening to Steve back in 1983 on radio1. Moved over to radio 2 when he left and went there. My generation has grown older together 🤗 Love you Steve wright🤗

[@raypurchase801]

Sid the Manager was so angry, he threw the phone down.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Mr Food has dropped his bag of crisps.

[@raypurchase801]

@@davidsanderson5918 Mr. Spoons will never rise again.

[@kasimsultonfan]

@@raypurchase801 "Hello...?"

[@jonnygunner65]

@@raypurchase801 Nope…that was Mr Angry. Sid was ‘Ello..ello boy..yesh yesh yesh.

[@theusefulchannel]

He brightened up many an afternoon and probably the finest radio DJ ever to grace the BBC.

[@gsg9205]

Rest in peace, mate. Thanks for entertaining us down the years ,a friend on the radio, Steve Wright. You'll be missed mate!

[@davidchilds1443]

I'm just absolutely gutted. 40 years of great radio and now hes gone! So sad. Radio will never be the same. Rest in peace Steve, bless you 💙

[@MissAbz92]

This happy positive voice is going to be so so so completely missed. What a loss, thank you for the memories Steve. ❤

[@meatnoon]

He's just passed 😢😢😢

[@philipjarrett3487]

RIP Steve Wright (1954-2024)😢

[@jameswalker571]

RIP Steve wright. You were the voice of radio.

[@brianiswrong]

As a 57 year old,I grew up with Steve on radio 1 then radio 2, He was and is the uk voice of gentle daftness.

[@SedriqMiers]

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@elkiepops]

Same here Bryan, I’m 57 , first listened to Steve on radio 1 then when he moved I moved to 2 xxx

[@danps7167]

You really cant mistake that voice. Grew up listening to him. A True loss to radio. A true real legend. GOAT.

[@intuitive1932]

R.I.P Steve, A voice that kept the nation company in and out of work. Another great taken too soon x

[@beverlyharrison1388]

Came here as others have said just to hear Steve's voice, soundtrack to many many afternoon through good & not so good times - Steve will be very much missed ❤

[@dixiethedog1777]

This ends my days of being a Radio 2 afternoon listener. Steve was and is the best.

[@philipwilkinson4747]

Just how I feel Steve and the team are part of our family, I felt like this when Terry retired from the breakfast show. Both priceless.

[@kynansmusic9724]

Steve Wright had literally one of the greatest voices in history!

[@agro382]

I grew up listening to Steve Wight What a legend God bless Steve. RIP.

[@ianmcganity2496]

Radio 2 will never be the same again, we feel so eppty now its over,steve and all the crew,god bless you all.

[@anthonymurphy34]

The airwaves will never again vibrate with the uninhibited carefree humour and absurdity of Steve Wright and that is an absolute tragedy 🙏 for radio ❤ Rest in Peace Steve 🥀📻🎧

[@janegoldsmith8905]

I miss his sing-song voice and casual conversation. He was my 'colleague' for years. I tried to listen to other shows in the afternoon this week - nothing touches the genius and professional calibre of Wrighty!!

[@pipster74]

Gutted! This has genuinely knocked me for six. A voice I’ve listened to for many many years, in the afternoons and on Sundays. He made you feel part of the gang and family RIP Steve 😢

[@susanjones7221]

I'm going to miss Steve. He really cheered me up in the afternoon. His old sign off was really sad

[@johnshepherd7624]

I am 85 years old and have listend to STEVE for as long as I can remember. A truly great broardcaster. THANKS STEVE and TEAM. You will be sadly missed. SHAME ON THE BBC.

[@jasonclarke7422]

This was a very sad day, who will be next possibly Ken Bruce ? Sadly all the little things in life that give us a small amount of pleasure are being taken away.

[@sarac.3259]

@@jasonclarke7422 Please don't... I know Ken is likely to be next on the list - and I will be truly sad when that day comes. Don't listen so much ATM because I am back at work but when I was home for a while with my daughter, his show was such a lifesaver, through a few difficult patches. Such a genuine, modest, witty and knowledgeable man. I went to a Friday Night is Music Night recording and Ken was so lovely, and warm in person like he is on air, quietly enjoying a pint before the doors opened.

[@BossySwan]

*HI THIS IS JEREMY VINE.*

[@theshadester0]

Part of my younger working life, afternoons spent in the bakery listening to you and all the show contributors, Mr Angry from Purley, Chervais, etc. You put in a long ol’ shift Steve. You can take off the headphones for the last time. RIP Sir.

[@gilliangreen2920]

Came here to listen to that wonderful comfort blanket of a voice that Steve had. Not many celebrities left in the U.K now with that ability. The whole of the country loved you Steve and I am sorry that the BBC didn't seem to notice how much you ment to us all. Sleep well our old friend.........one of the best.

[@bambit08]

Steve was such a joy to have in my life for 40+ years ..... Rest In Peace dear Steve - you are so missed. 💫

[@elkiepops]

The show was definitely unique, there will never be another show like it! Come back Steve , please Xxx

[@peteanderson4395]

Greatest hits await me thinks

[@phoenixrising5088]

​@@peteanderson4395Me too. Ken Bruce does a Morning slot. Another great DJ that was axed.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

R.I.P great presenter , one of my faves of all time....will be sorely missed

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Grew up listening to this man. He is the voice of radio for me. It really is the end of an era. RIP Steve Wright. 🙏❤️

[@scottm9617]

I'm only 26, but I've listened to Steeve Wright since I was a kid. He was the voice during my homework after school, the voice towards the end of my awful shift work, now working at home I'd turn up Steve Right every single day. I loved Chris Evens, Steve Wright and Simon Mayo drive time. Bugger you BBC. That's me turned off radio two now, and the licence fee well that will be where the sun doesn't shine.

[@oscar38]

I could have written this myself, just changed 26 to to 56. 😄

[@leowoods9985]

Wright

[@raybeer5213]

You're such a big fan, yet you don't know his name is Steve WRIGHT?

[@ac9110]

Jeez man. It would've been nice to get his name right after all the years of entertainment you claim he's given you for nothing.

[@scottm9617]

@@ac9110 sorry I am dyslexic. I have corrected.

[@waynewalker8227]

Bless you Mr Steve Wright, going to miss you. May your light shine on ❤x

[@caswell6100]

I have listened to Steve for 39 years through my working life ,the radio will never be the same.

[@Mike_Hughes]

I feel the same, Cas. Disaster. My workshop will be empty. What Twat is responsible for this ??

[@stoneage6379]

Same here. I used to bunk off school from time to time and walk into the countryside with a small radio, listening to Steve on radio 1 at the time.

[@patriciachirgwin3238]

How can you love someone you’ve never met? I so enjoyed listening to the programme on my way home from work every day, and tuned in to Sunday Love Songs too. It’s like losing a really good friend. So sad. I’m finding it hard to believe I’ll never hear him again. Farewell, dear man, I hope you know how much you were loved by so many. Rest in peace and God bless. 💔🙏💔

[@LA-gh3mi]

That's an absolute shame. Wrighty was such a staple and sound broadcaster. What a decent bloke and Radio Legend. ❤❤❤

[@markreed1258]

Rest in peace Steve, miss your voice already ❤

[@dianahumphries5906]

Steve Wright...what can I say...just the best. Saw me through 44 years of my life. Thank you "old friend" 💛

[@stuartfollows8258]

To add to the lovely comments from people the reality is DJ's like Steve Wright are sadly a dying breed...it's probably my age (65) but i think I've heard the best of the best. U'll be sadly missed Steve

[@robhewett1900]

I will miss your voice of reason and fun, thank you for always being you, RIP Steve thank you for all the amazing memories you where just amazing, your listens will miss you and Radio will Never be the same😢

[@ahawkins628]

He had the warmest of voices and will be sadly missed.

[@zillionairemark]

Just as we're heading into a few dark months we needed his friendly voice to help get us through things..crazy decision by R2..afternoons will never be the same..thankyou Steve ❤️👍🏻

[@robertlee2791]

Absolutely agree he was our afternoon happiness Sara Joe ken Zoe all still have there programs and the best one by far out of them all gets the chop Scott Mills isn't in Steve wrights league come on Helen Thomas what's the real reason behind this massive mistake afternoons will never be the same again god bless you Steve we love ya ❤️❤️❤️

[@macsmith6216]

@@paulhiggins6024 Mills voice is just so annoying Nothing but complaints when he stood in for a week recently, had to turn off

[@charliekane135]

@@paulhiggins6024 I'm not a Mills fan either. I thought 'woke' BBC might replace Steve Wright with a female : black : lesbian DJ? Maybe they couldn't find any

[@Stephen.C.]

@@paulhiggins6024 Mills is awful, talks absolute garbage! Waffle,

[@SedriqMiers]

baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Skullgames98]

I cannot believe this 😭 I actually want to be sick. R.I.P Steve Wright 🎧

[@daviddimbleby6725]

The KING of radio 📻 🙌. Gonna really miss the big show 😢, that's life , everything moves on, nothing lasts forever, and unfortunately we only really appreciate the things that have gone, but hey , he's still alive and knocking around , Sunday love songs too , ❤

[@JustinRose5629]

I’ve listen to this man for years. Serious jockin was what I loved every week. Sad news

[@santorini8423]

I’m 57 and listened to him back in the radio 1 days, he’s always been a nice guy, avoided all controversy because it’s not about him, or his sexuality, as some so called jocks could learn from nowadays. Getting a radio station to listen to that’s decent is getting hard. Best of luck Steve

[@phoenixrising5088]

His sexuality.? Steve was heterosexual. Totally Straight.

[@santorini8423]

@@phoenixrising5088 you never read the comment properly, I was referring to radio 1 hiring talentless arseholes because of their sexuality ie gay before talent, and before the haters start I’m not a homophobe , talent before anything, whether it’s fat thin gay or straight

[@elainehernen286]

Really saddened by the loss of a great radio voice rest in peace Steve you will be missed very much life is not fair 😢 ❤

[@julianapullin9076]

Been listening to Steve Wright for longer than I remember .... always an entertaining show and he is a true professional... my favourite dj ❤ can't think why radio 2 has done this afternoon listening just won't be the same. A hard act to follow. Such a dignified exit from Steve and his crew... Will be sadly missed 😢

[@gavinthorburn5385]

Radio legend,thats a understatement ,he was radio in every way

[@serenityflo_sound]

So so deeply saddened today. What a huge loss of a absolute legend. Your warm voice and genuine personality brought much joy to millions. 4 decades of bringing your shining light to the world. Rest in heavenly peace Steve, shine ✨ like a star that you are. Xx

[@Turbomgzt]

He gave me so much joy and laughter through bad times during my driving job in the afternoons in the late 80s. Thank you so much Steve 💓 you made my life so enjoyable. God bless RIP 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤

[@mroldschool609]

Makes me sad thinking I will never hear lovely Steve Wright coming on at 2 each day......proper radio legend.........radio 2 just wont be the same :( easy listening and he always picked up the mood when he come on :)

[@yeknommonkey]

If they aren’t already they should make all shows available on iPlayer with a time warp feature so you can basically just go round and ‘start again’ like they do with frasier on c4 in the mornings. I’d love for my iPlayer just to be able to ‘set the date’ and then choose the classic shows I want to run at the original time slot. Guessing they could use so to update the news and stuff in between…

[@janstubbins6929]

A total legend with an unmistakable voice, thankyou Steve x

[@SedriqMiers]

total job for life dole scrounger. Life working for the ministry of truth.

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@SedriqMiers Eh?

[@SedriqMiers]

@@Mike_Hughes ugh ugh u mug.

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@SedriqMiers Bunghole.

[@eavitale055]

Steve, from a transplanted Americsn, you were one of the greatest DJS in the whole world

[@pauharpe8464]

Thanks for everything steve, you really was our friend in the afternoon and always keeping the worlds madness at bay…

[@Farmerandy72]

Like so many i've grown up listening to Steve, from Radio 1 to his slot on Radio 2, I can honestly say that no matter how bad things have been, and if you're having a really bad day, that opening bed at the start always lifted my mood, a true talent that can never be replaced, can't see any logic in replacing such an iconic show. 😢

[@RickGaffey]

I remember starting my apprenticeship in summer '89, listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon with the lads at work...Best time of my life! Sid the manager!... Rip Mr Wright...

[@chrisnieto5547]

I was listening to Stacey Dooley jocking on Radio 2 just now...dear Lord , is this the route the BBC is going down? Thanks Wrighty...you've been there for me and you didn't even know it. X

[@robhardingham6770]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one then. Bloke I was working with even changed sides! Tried and testers presenters that worked, unfortunately the bosses don't see that? Thank you for the entertainment Steve.

[@sarac.3259]

@@robhardingham6770 I agree. She s done some good TV - but why don't they realise that good TV does not equal good radio? Too many lightweights who know nothing about music - they just chatter on - such drivel.

[@skoltheviking1201]

Ken Bruce next?

[@chrisnieto5547]

@@eightiesmusic1984 The thinking man's Jade Goody (RIP).

[@chrisnieto5547]

@@skoltheviking1201 Replaced by a Premier League footballer.

[@michaelwalker1145]

When he signed off so did I. Let's hope he gets a slot on a commercial radio.

[@MrCHrisfj]

Steve saw me through school, college, university and into work. He wil be sorely missed and was a big part of my life in the 80's with all the wonderful Steve Wright in the afternoon charcters on both Radio 1&2.

[@user-Gre1enApp2le]

Just heard the news that Steve Wright has died. I’m literally in disbelief 🙁 I listened to his show regularly for 5 years in my taxi on my way to secondary school. He was an amazing presenter. He will be missed ❤️

[@motocomiot]

Heard Steve W for the first time in 1980 and have been listening since, wives left me, friends have died and I'm now a lot older - thank you Steve, dont know what I'll do for laughs any more.

[@andyedinburgh3699]

When you think you have known someone for years and never met them that's when the word legend comes in steve Wright is a legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧💯

[@paulhaley5009]

I've been listening to Steve Wright since he started..Best d.J ever..you made my good job a great job..being a rooftiler me and my pal's..love ya Stevey you have been an amazing friend to us all I will say this from all my friends..I don't ever believe that b.b.c can ever replace a top top bloke..its like my brother has left...thank you so so much you have been an absolute pleasure..Good luck to you Stevey and God bless you sir...

[@dishybear]

RIP Wrightey. Used to love your afternoon show on BBC R2. 😢😢

[@Lee-sv8su]

A true professional and broadcaster one of the old school I’ve been listening to him 40 years

[@anthonymurphy34]

Broken Hearts before Valentine's Day 💔💔💔 We're gonna miss you Steve 📻🎧

[@mariebrady7491]

Radio 2 . You have gone crazy. I will so miss Steve's programme. Thank you from my heart. Good luck Steve

[@Symze67]

What a class act you are Steve. When someone tells you they don't want you anymore the only elegant response is to thank them for the opportunity and move on with you head held high. Have been listening for 41 years. Always classy, always timeless. Thanks for the memories

[@papapiers1588]

SW by far was the voice of Radio One. Brought me, personally so much joy and happiness. Thanks ever so much Steve and his team.

[@patrickstocks3576]

RIP 🪦 Steve Wright 26/8/1954-13/2/24 ✝️🕊👼🏽😇🥲🙏

[@R-1.]

I’ve been listening to Steve for donkeys years, he is legend and the Afternoon Show will be sorely missed

[@Skullgames98]

R.I.P BBC RADIO 2 You will never be the same again 😭

[@ZeroNiteLite]

RIP Steve now 😢

[@Skullgames98]

I never thought this would happen so soon after this comment. 😭😭😭 R.I.P Steve Wright 🎧, BBC Radio will never be the same again 😭

[@vinaygohil3793]

My dentist used to have him on in the background & always made me smile... Made going to the dentist ( nearly ) a pleasant experience...Steve , the airwaves have never been the same from 2 to 5 in the afternoon ...rest in peace , friend .

[@roybentley8036]

What now all my working life I've had steve there everyday with me I'm 62 now man is a legend

[@martinsmith1538]

Sadly missed by all. Loved his show, as did millions. God bless you, Steve. May your voice charm the others around you up there. You made a slice of my life just that much happier. Thanks for everything.

[@davygraham]

Absolutely loved his show in the 80s on radio 1 it was brilliant his voice brings me back to those days

[@mallyjoyplaneflighttv]

I been listening to you Steve for years many many years , You are the Best Steve By miles and miles , Radio 2.Will not be the same without SteveWright in the afternoon .when the closing tune started mate , i had tears in my eyes mate .Brilliant show To all the team God Love You All . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Kevina20]

Radio 2 will never be the same again, SWITA IS AN INSTITUTION, A gentleman who really knows how to entertain the masses, I know he sends wishes to his new host but this is a backward step for radio 2, Steve Wright & Ken Bruce make this radio station and the reason I tune in every day only glad he is still on air on a Sunday, enjoy your free time Steve you are a legend

[@acousticsoundz1985]

You are so "Wright" I dont get their thinking. SW is a massive draw. Fair enough if he wanted to leave, pastures new and all that but you get the feeling that some "manager" has decided its time for a change - just for the sake of it... if that's the case then Ken Bruce/pop master better watch out... totally ridiculous decision...

[@sarac.3259]

@@acousticsoundz1985 I dread the day KB goes. So few genuinely talented DJs left. Ken Bruce - like many say here about Steve Wright - got me through some tough times. The warmth these two have - and the not taking their audience for granted - plus (a huge plus) really knowing their music and caring about it.

[@Tidybitz]

@@acousticsoundz1985 ... i read, it was a new producer or something that did this. Wrong decision.

[@williamlivie]

RIP Steve. And thank you for getting me thru some dark days when I was seriously injured in a car crash in March 2020, when I was in Kings College Hospital and of course during my rehab.

[@FJD333]

Scott Mills is the epitome of boredom. He makes Jeremy Vine seem interesting

[@senorpasso8670]

Excellent replacement

[@glenlilley4757]

He's boring as fark

[@peteanderson4395]

No no...there isn't a DJ alive that could make Jeremy Vine interesting... Scott Mills is dull though

[@madmurdock100]

@@senorpasso8670 horrific replacement

[@lloydburdis1960]

Well done to Scott Mills raising that money for children in need, however it still doesn’t alter the fact that this guy is not in the same league as Steve Wright and quite frankly his show is boring same old rubbish you can hear on any cheap local or hospital radio. The only good thing about Scott Mills show is that you have to put up with it for two hours which is more than enough.

[@stevenoliver1326]

I have to say that Steve has been very dignified about the end of the Big Show since the announcement back in the summer. He got the tone spot-on yesterday. The end of the Big Show was also the final item on the 5pm news which followed. Nicki Cardwell ended it with the words: "Lord Wrighty of radio land, it's been an honour."

[@peteanderson4395]

What she said sums up how popular he is with everyone at the station...a top bloke

[@scottiedog4236]

BBC should do a mega show in remember the last 30 yrs

[@georgemorrison9280]

I suspect that he’s glad the decision was made for him ……he’s 65 …..time to go and take a rest and give the listeners a rest too .

[@georgemorrison9280]

Give me £650,000 per year for decades for talking in between records and I also would be very dignified when they asked me to go . I wonder if he also received severance pay as a thank you . . I shed no tears . The BBC is dying because of the cost of these overpaid disc jockeys .

[@peteanderson4395]

@@scottiedog4236 a sort of tribute show you mean??nah...the beeb only do that sort of thing for Jimmy Saville.

[@howardholt3764]

Always intended writing a letter to Steve to tell him exactly what's been conveyed in the comments here. So much work goes into producing his shows. His voice is perfect. Never pretentious and always respectful towards his audience. Subtle sense of humour. Will never forget the Pretentious Music Journalist... "Steve, that track you just played was a sonic cathedral of sound" 😂👏👏👏👍😎😃

[@Reearl]

I remember listening to Steve doing the Mr Mad after school, always loved listening to him, such an iconic voice. Will not be the same without him. I will stop listening now!! Just be tuning in on Sunday then

[@scottpeacock5492]

I have listen to Steve Wright Afternoon Show all through out my life from Radio 1 during my schools years in the 80's to Radio 2 in 1999, Loved Mr Angry Mr Mad and Sid the Manager. Steve Wright afternoon show had a good run and all good things must come to an end sometime.

[@Freewheal]

Ah! The posse!

[@markredfox73]

A massive hole was created when Steves afternoon show got shunned for the boredom of Scott Mills...What were they thinking..It upsets me even more now after Steve's sudden passing what a shameful decision it was. Steve was the voice of radio in afternoons..a comfort zone for 3 hours each day, the show was amazing.It will never be back now.Thank you Steve Wright for being that radio friend to millions, an absolute pro..You will be missed 😭💔❤️

[@jterhodes]

Steve Wright is a total legend. He deserves a knighthood for his services to radio. No one can replace him and his team.

[@peteravella4579]

We ran the cafe near the BBC back in the 80s 90s . Steve would come in get his lunch, great guy , we always had his radio show on while we was working which cheered us up . You done a great job Steve .

[@TimBadger-w7d]

I had coffee in Avellas every morning between 1987-1991. My girlfriend worked at The BBC. Great memories. Loved the show Steve❤️

[@andrewmccarth1195]

Steve you are under selling your self, you did the same show on radio 1. I’m 57 and have listened to you from my first day at work at 15 your a legend and should be knighted for your service. Thank you all, the BBC have a great great loss!

[@ziggyzugg]

He really is a broadcasting legend..have loved listening , laughing and singing along to Steve on radio 1 and then radio 2...thanks for the music ...all the best Steve X

[@flynny1387]

Steve, you have been a constant in my life, I will totally miss your warm comforting voice. I love you on radio one and then when you brought the best show on radio to Radio 2, all the best for the future Steve. Looking fwd to the radio specials you'll be doing. Thanks again.

[@breakingbaz7709]

Wright had the best radio voice in UK history. Didn’t even like radio 2 but I liked Steve made my afternoons feel more alive. Thanks Steve you’ll be missed.

[@robertlee2791]

A personal message to Steve wright thank you for everything you have done in entertaining the nation over the last 49 years Iistened to your statement in full Friday you said you hoped you have been good company Steve you were the most wonderful company we could ever have had in the afternoons such a wonderful show good humour factoids non stop oldies and really really entertaining program we love you and will always follow you I've listened to you since you started on radio 1 and followed you on radio 2 through the pandemic you got us through the very dark days simply a joy to listen too and if we ever had a bad day at work having you on in the afternoon just made that day a whole lot better a shambolic decision to end your show afternoons will never be the same again thank you with all my heart for the joy and happiness you have brought into my life and millions of others we all love ya and hope Steve wright in the afternoon returns god bless you Steve simply the best always will be

[@stephenguppy7882]

Listening to the 70th birthday tribute on R2 right now. 17:45n Monday, August 26th 2024. A super collection of material, but shame on the BBC for not showing him the respect he deserved IN LIFE !

[@chrisswain9169]

I have listed to this great dj from the day he started on radio 2, what a loss to the afternoon show. Thanks Steve for hours and hours of great music and fun.

[@jenniferevans1965]

Will miss Steve so much! 😢Been listening to him on the radio for over 40 years! Thanks Steve for the memories and the fun and for being our radio best friend. You played the soundtrack of my life❤

[@gregoryjones8014]

R.I.P. STEVE WRIGHT YOU WERE A RADIO LEGEND AND HOST FOR TOP OF THE POPS

[@scottiedog4236]

I’m a Plumber Gas Engineer and I’ve always had Radio 1/2 forever … Everyday no matter what’s happening in the world in my own life. Steve’s always been there everyday. August 23 ! Steve’s back Yeah Sitting in Jo Wiley show and it’s been great to hear his voice once again. BBC Steve we all love you

[@sarac.3259]

Yes - that continuity, the warm tone, the "trust" that he'll play music we will like. The genuine interest in "the listener" and the guests. He really cared about putting on a good show but with a light touch.

[@kiwicol7383]

The afternoon drive home will never be the same Well done R2 I’m off to find another station!

[@elkiepops]

Ditto xxx

[@ruedigersonntag1279]

Me too

[@davesimpson4314]

Started listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon in 1984 when I started work as a delivery driver....he was laughter brightness and made my day bearable on the most mundane days...thank you Steve. R.I.P...