Steve Wright tribute

On the Alcohol Free Life Podcast from The Sober Club, Janey Lee Grace shares her reflections on 24 years co-hosting BBC Radio 2's 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon', and pays tribute to the legendary broadcaster.

[@kadiummusic]

Not just you, probably everybody over the age of 30 feels exactly the same. Shocked and very sad, he was part of all our lives. 😌

[@djme-123]

The end of an era Janey. The man was my absolute hero, the reason I did hospital and local radio. Inspirational, inventive and the finest broadcaster of my generation. We campaigned for almost 2 years to get SWITA back via social media. But without success. Steve’s legacy and gift to us is a friendship group and everlasting memories of (in my opinion) the best radio presenter that I’ve ever heard. An absolute tragedy that we’ve lost this genius so early. The world of radio without Steve Wright is a very, very empty place. RIP DJ Silliyboi 🖤

[@rooie16]

I couldn’t agree more, Steve was in a league of his own. That humour, that voice, the seemingly effortless way he made me laugh and smile across four decades. I’m a grown man, but here we are now and that very same voice makes me cry, such is his power. Nobody else could ever come close, I truly hope he knew just how much he was loved.

[@robedwrds3879]

Yes, I've a similar story to you.....Steve was my inspiration.

[@djme-123]

@@robedwrds3879 Getting a “shaat aat” from Wrighty on Summer Nights last year was amazing.

[@helenbosworth5950]

Steven wright a great legend Janey so funny so many laughs grown up listening to Steve wright and you too such an empty place now he gone so sad R.I . P Steve

[@James-wp3jq]

I'm devastated, I didn't know Steve but felt like I did for 40 years on radio 1 and 2 , I loved what he did and keep thinking if he had still been doing the afternoon show he may have been ill in radio 2 and got help quickly but I think he was on his own at home . We'll never know I suppose . I'm a Steve as well . Love you mate .

[@KennethSwaby-j9d]

There is a hole in the world with the passing of wonderful Steve. He was such a legend. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@stevebridge8668]

Cryin... At least Steve can now go and ask Elvis in person. RIP ❤

[@graemem111]

Cheers. You made me laugh inappropriately through tears. ‘Keep yer tongue aaaaht!’

[@MatthewGodwin-iz8hg]

Janey Lee Grace and you're colleague Tim Smith on the 'big show' on BBC radio 2 between 2 and 5 pm. The old woman and Barry from Watford 24 years and before that on radio 1. In the 1980s Zoo radio Mr. Angry. Radio 2 will never be the same again. Why does the BBC want to destroy a giant a talent of radio. When I heard of the sad news about Steve Wright and especially when I heard the theme associated with his show i don't mind telling you that I just burst into tears because I miss Steve Wright. I didn't know him at all but for 44 years on BBC radio 1 and radio 2 as well as BBC top of the pops he was my friend and kept me company day after day including his Sunday love songs on radio 2 on Sunday mornings. Steve Wright Rest In Peace. Sorely missed deeply appreciated thank you Steve for all the years of pleasure and happiness love and compassion through laughter 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏📻🎙🎧 so sorry for your loss Janey Lee Grace and Tim Smith. ❤❤❤❤🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@leonpoole7952]

Steves death has made me realise how music and radio, and the people that inhabit it, can become the background theme to your own life. Then when the theme dies..... So sad. We've truly lost a legend.

[@davidmccormick4319]

He made the world and the workplace much happier.

[@Nixter1974007]

Every afternoon at 2pm, Steve, Janey and Tim. Factoids, ask Elvis, oldies, etc etc what an absolutely brilliant radio show. Sadly just memories now. Best show on any station I ever listened to. Rest in peace Steve 🙏

[@ianbennington1482]

Lovely tribute. I'm a 50 year old bloke from Durham - I've been really saddened by Steve's death. He was the voice of my lifetime. He was with me all through my exams at school & all those hours spent on the UK's roads as an adult. RIP Wrighty - I'll miss your voice and that huge personality.

[@gillgarner5280]

Radio will never be the same. Listened to Steve from the 80’s until now. Beautiful tribute ❤xxx

[@dryflyman7121]

The show wasn’t axed, only Steve was. An afternoon show carried on and that’s why I don’t listen to it…….or to any BBC radio anymore. Sadly, life will never be the same again, but I’ll always have the wonderful happy memories of waiting for his show to start and then enjoying it with all the lovely girls in our office until I retired in 2006. As I’ve already said in a different post, the melancholy of his play out music on a Friday was simply because we had to wait until Monday to hear him and the posse again. The saddest thing is he’ll never know this now and just how genius he was and how much he was loved. RIP Steve.

[@infinitymasksandsculptures5301]

I have loved and listened to Steve since the early 80s. His shows filled my life with so many laughs. His humour was exactly what we all needed. I shall miss him. Thank you Steve for all the fun, laughs and music. I will miss you ❤

[@simonfootie6255]

Absolutely

[@mrcolin2u]

Used to listen to Steve in the 80’s when I lived in the UK . It was the best radio show ever funny and entertaining. Steve was uniquely talented and can never be replaced.

[@RioBow]

From listening to you Wrighty as a kid in 1983, to you coming with me when I started work Oh the miles we have covered together geezer on jobs in my works van, in the kitchen in the garden the laughs I've had. In the rain wind and yes the sunshine I lived in hope one day you would be back with your upbeat voice and that of your posse 😪 Thank you me ole China for being that friendly voice of reason when traffic was doing my head in. I will, we will forever miss you fella. I am a lineman for the county And I drive the main road Searchin' in the sun for another overload I hear you singing in the wire I can hear you through the whine And the Wichita lineman Is still on the line

[@matthewtreadwell4409]

Steve Wright , funniest Radio I've ever heard. zany happy , inclusive and focused, privilege to listen to.. on the level with ordinary people not at all Arrogant. We need to let people know how much people mean to us whilst they are with us.

[@geordiejones2]

Janey we love you, Thank you for taking the time to do this, it matters. Chris x

[@SalsaShakers]

#JaneyLeeGrace #TimSmith When Steve was AXED from the afternoon show, I was truly lost. This was a show which was on for 3 whole hours and it was go, go, go with Steve and his brilliant non stop banter for over 20 years! I honestly missed him so much in those early days of being axed. I feel for all of you who knew him personally, my heart breaks. I could go on and on but Janey, I wish I lived in London to attend his funeral and show my last respects to him. R.I.P. #SteveWright Sadly missed - never forgotten. :(

[@nicolaweston9355]

Thank you Janey. Enjoyed this.... We all loved listening to you and Tim with the wonderful Wrighty ❤ afternoons have never been the same without SWITA ❤

[@jdekong3945]

My condolences Janey, what a loss for us all

[@eathan323]

He's been with me most of my life and the world is a much more sadder place without him rip steve It would be great if you could take his place Together you were both the tops your voice has the right soothing tones that is missing today from radio Sadly the New wave of presenters today is not worth listening to

[@Mighty_Metro]

I’m completely lost Janey. I was lost to start with when the afternoon show went but I still had Pick Of The Pops and Sunday Love Songs to look forward to. And now he’s gone…..I’m broken. Nearly a week later and it still hurts. I hope you are ok Lovely xx

[@annephillips2474]

Loved you and Steve on the afternoon show, sadly missed xx

[@andycarroll7186]

Would you do Sunday lovesongs Jany ? Youd be perfect. You're a great presenter. Lovely tribute. X

[@gumusluk05]

Great idea ❤️

[@JD-cw4qg]

AHH lovely idea. ❤

[@AdrenoverseBlogspot]

That’s a wonderful suggestion.. I hope she does.

[@JaneyLeeGrace]

Would love to! Sadly I think its unlikely!

[@rooie16]

Steve was indeed a legend. I spent 40 years of my life listening to him and I barely missed a show. After all that time, he still remained at the top of his game. A warm, lovely and brilliant man who’s left a void that can never be filled.

[@simonfootie6255]

Absolutely Chivace made me laugh the most

[@rooie16]

@@simonfootie6255 “Keep yer tongue out!” Was always the parting line, just brilliant!

[@simonfootie6255]

@@rooie16 yes I rem that well😀😀😀

[@JD-cw4qg]

Loved listening to you Janey, Steve and Tim on the afternoon shows, absolutely loved the Steve Wright show , loved factoids. He was my hero since childhood. It was like joining your best mates for the afternoon, every afternoon.

[@AdamBrummell]

Janey we need to hear you take over love songs Steve loved you doing his show when he was on holiday,s it’s the will of the people. I don’t think that Helen Thomas will ever realise how much she took from us axing the big show it was part of England in the afternoon from the factory’s building sites to the cab of the van Steve was just always there that warm comforting voice hour radio friend.

[@alanmc66]

End of an era for me, 40 years + I listened to Steve, as a lorry driver we did thousands of mile together, Steve's show was always the highlight of my day didn't matter if I was having a bad day or not, soon as I heard his jingle and those 5 words ' Steve Wright now playing everywhere ' my mood changing in an instant, just so uplifting and pure quality entertainment not to mention yours and Tim's contributions, of course. Nobody has ever or will ever come close to Steve. Right or wrong but I blame Helen Thomas and the BBC for dropping him like a stone, in his interview about the show ending he tries to be polite and composed but you can see in his face he's upset. I haven't listened to BBC radio since his last show and I won't listen to BBC ever again. I miss you guys and truly miss Steve I genuinely do feel like I have lost a member of my own family, though I suppose you could say that is Steve's legacy, because so many of us miss him. 🥲🥲🥲

[@djm9937]

I first listened to Steve in June 1983 after leaving school then every weekday for 11 yrs. Absolutely loved him and the show. Thankyou to him and all the posse that made his show legendary, Thanks Janey, take care :)

[@simonfootie6255]

I used to from summer 82 while I was at Milton farm school cambs working in the gardens A must listen

[@glynmatthews2156]

I remember finding Steve Wright in the afternoon on Radio 1 when I did work experience from school in the early 90s, I was addicted and followed the big show from then until the end on Radio 2. I was always hoping that the big show would return in its original format on Virgin radio or Greatest Hits radio but it was never to be. Steve was unique and will be sorely missed, he was our friend. Loved the show Wrighty!

[@pasqualeamabile5672]

This I a great tribute to Steve Janey , I’m 66 and grew up listening to Steve wright he was brilliant , my favourite was mr angry had me in stitches , what a legend and so clever , he will be so missed but always in our hearts . R.I.P Steve wright.

[@dickdastardly355]

There will never be another Steve Wright, a complete legend & I always had the big show on with Steve, yourself & Tim. A lovely tribute Janey, thanks.

[@werter5075]

grew up with steve,, a true legend

[@paulmackay1890]

I just hope that Steve knew how much he was loved. We’ll miss our friend deeply. ❤️Xx

[@suzannebouse8747]

It’s like princess Diana all over again National outpouring of grief We didn’t know what we had till he was gone Steve was our legend, the voice, the jingles, the friend, the comfort blanket of our time Thank you for doing this

[@2626stephen]

Steve Wright...this is Mr.....Nice word's janey to your old pall . Take care and look after yourself and be good 👍

[@waynewalker8227]

Bless you Janey, lots of love ❤️ xx

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Steve Wright was like your parents/family, the 'constant' in your life for so long, rest in your heavenly Kingdom now ❤

[@oliver1224]

I was sad to hear about the death of Steve Wright. I remember first listening to him as a child when my Mother had the radio in the kitchen & then 10 years later laughing at him...... I once remember him saying " I bet Ampere got a right belt" one of those things that sticks in my mind & still makes me laugh. Also interesting hearing about your experience with Alcohol & have also been there myself. I learned several techniques that worked for me... completely change my routine & habits is key. Journaling works & there's something about putting pen to paper & focusing on objectives but making sure I outline them. Alcohol is socially acceptable & so easily accessible we can tend to forget once it gets a grip its so easy to head into a downward spiral. Good luck to you & all the best..

[@jenniferholden9397]

Steve has been part of our lives for so long, I ant say Steve Wright without adding IN THE AFTERNOON. Thank you for the music and laughs. The Beeb behaves like the gangsters they are.

[@jackiejennings7716]

Steve has been the constant through most of me life. Radio 1, Roadshows and then The Big Show on Radio 2. A truly gifted broadcaster who made us feel he was our friend. I despaired when BBC axed his show and basically robbed us of what turned out to be the last 18 months of his banter and fun.

[@tracyyy99]

I Loved Steve Wright...His shows were innovative...my favourite character by far was Mr Angry, i will treasure my recordings of a couple of his shows from his R1 days in the 80s. R.I.P Steve Wright. Thank You for your lovely tribute to your old boss and friend Steve Wright.

[@2wheeledoap993]

I stopped drinking Saturday evening of my lifetime’s week and it’s now Sunday morning, or to put it another way I’m about 3 years older than Steve. After 30+ years of drinking almost every evening it was time to stop. I still miss the fuzzy relaxing feeling of the first drink after work but now I’m retired I’m more relaxed anyway. When I heard of his passing my first thoughts were of you and Tim and how you must be feeling and today KZbin pointed me to your channel which is new to me. I hope you realise just how much Steve Wright in the Afternoon meant to so many of us, not just him but all of you, his posse. Just like Terry Wogan’s show in the morning and Simon Mayo’s teatime show, you made us all feel part of your family. Sadly the powers that be at BBC Radio seem to have lost touch with what it’s Radio 2 listeners want and often need. Once Steve’s show was axed I stopped tuning in to Radio 2 completely. And My friends are the same. As sad as it is I am grateful though for the years of love and laughter that Steve and the others have given to me and so many others. My thoughts are with Steve’s family and to you and the rest of his posse. Bless you all.

[@stevebarlow1969]

Thank you Janey Lee, the sensible one amongst Steve & Tim, wasn't it all fun Wrighty, you was the mate i never met.

[@highlander72b69]

Great memoriesas a kid and when I started work at 16 in 1988having radio 1 on in the workshop of Steve on radio 1 days in the 1980s......I moved to USA in 1992. And still remember the shows ....especially the “ radio 1 roadshows “ summer broadcasts.......with the “ fish filiter” skit....long live the memories of Steve

[@cbcdesign001]

Radio 2 partially died for me when they Axed The Big Show. The final straw was Ken Bruce Leaving, another great broadcaster who held Steve in high regard, often mentioning how amazing he was on his own R2 show. He was brilliant.

[@abigailirvine3414]

What a wonderful lovely man he was a legend who we listened to so so sad 💜

[@phoenixrising5088]

I've just been listening to Steves last Sunday Love Songs. The Valentine's Show, aired live on the 11th February the Day before he died. Its hard to comprehend that he will no longer be the voice of Love Songs on Sunday Mornings. Steve's afternoon show's were Brilliant. Always entertaining. He was truly a Radio Genius and will be sorely missed.

[@malcolmtrueman2742]

Omg ..just seen this Janey. Thankyou...it broke me this x

[@kevinharker1840]

Thanks Janey, ive shed some tears, and can't understand why, sitting in my tractor back in the 80s Steve was one of my best mates, those Autumn days putting the last of the winter corn in the ground, he would have me in fits of laughter when things weren't going quite right, many thanks JLG.

[@paul1969g]

Brilliant tribute Janey, hope your ok, it was terrible news listened to Steve as a kid and all my working life on building sites now 54 , love your alcohol free podcast always look forward to a upload on a Friday and your positive encouragement and quests, thank you for your hard work helping people and all the entertainment you gave us on the radio over the years . All the best paul👍

[@AlanJackson-q4x]

Steve was the best ,loved listening to his afternoon show .I looked forward to it every day like a tea break we need it to get through the day😢

[@JupiterThunder]

🫡Thanks for all the good times Steve. Roger and out.

[@phoenixrising5088]

Thank you Janey, that was a lovely podcast and tribute to Steve Wright. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@trevorhalliday793]

Janey, I've listened to Steve since day one, he's been part of my afternoon for so many years, with the 'posse',all the characters,' Mr Angry', 'Old Woman', 'Ask Elvis' etc,etc and of course you and Tim, with all the gossip and chat,it was so entertaining,Steve gave every show 110%, so creative, a truly unique broadcaster, thankyou for a beautiful tribute, RIP Steve.

[@dazsmith610]

THANKS 4 ALL THE GOOD YEARS STEVE FROM THE 80S TO LAST PICK OF THE POPS YOU MADE THE WORLD ALL GOOD R I P RADIO WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUT YOU

[@utubers10]

Supreme professional...friend of us all , really sad news....will be so missed by so many😭

[@adamwebbartistwriterwebb7760]

Amazing man

[@mmckibbin9056]

Hi Janey, thanks for your heartfelt tribute to Steve…..my sincere condolences for your loss, and the loss of all who loved him. Also, very interesting podcast about alcohol, and thankfully I can take it or leave it , but also very poignant analogy about the decades of your life and the days of the week……found that to be very profound and sobering. 😂 I am still processing the loss of Wrighty, and the last time I felt so bereft for a person that I loved , and never met , was George Michael. Both these guys gave me such pleasure through their respective talents, and both have left this world ,far too early . How sad it must be for you to have known them both these lovely guys,and now have had to mourn both their passing? ( So sorry for you Janey!😢) I’m sure that both would appreciate all the heartfelt prayers and condolences, but ultimately as they both loved life, would not want us to be sad for too long? Especially if your on Saturday or Sunday of your 4 score years and 10? Two hugely talented and wonderful men, who will leave a vacuum in millions of hearts. RIP to both and love to their respective families! ❤️.

[@JJay666]

Without Steve’s passing I wouldn’t have found your podcast. Whilst I don’t have a drink problem I really enjoyed listening and I loved your 7 days of the week analogy that is really profound. I will SO miss listening to Wrighty, I’ve followed him since his Radio Luxembourg days, so so sad. Going to find you on Instagram right now!

[@nightlife6899]

Among the warm, heartfelt tributes to Steve from all those that worked with him, I haven't seen any comment from Tim Smith. I truly hope he's OK and the news hasn't affected him too harshly. I always got the impression he was very close to Steve.

[@JaneyLeeGrace]

He is ok, thank you for asking, he wrote a piece on X

[@markcaiger-watson1104]

I think this feels worse than others because he did have a unique talent of connecting with his audience one on one. Also knowing the greatest presenter the UK has ever seen had his show dumped while it was still in its prime. Wrighty still had so much to offer. Some said he had become stale. I don't agree. He had become familiar. More familiar than anyone else. I loved the way he sang over the music. Just demonstrated his confidence and understanding of what feeling he was creating. The world doesn't seem right without Steve in it. Loved the show.

[@changelocation]

The universe works well put this on for Wrighty tribute 😊have struggled with alcohol in the past 15 months sober,hope to get inspiration to be steps ahead many thanks your voice is very healing😊

[@georgehorwell6502]

Thank you so much for this tribute to Steve, Janey. You did him proud and loved hearing how being on his team shaped your life on so many levels. You were all ‘meant to be’, what a wonderful gift for you all and us as listeners. I just adored your show and listened to it mainly when driving here, there and everywhere in my youth. (I’m 60 now, so on my Saturday 😘)

[@susancorlett9768]

Listened to Steve Wright and posse right from the start and was an avid listener. RIP Steve and all the memories which are happy ones Got bless you Janey,Tim Smith and all of you.❤❤❤

[@MalcolmKerr1963]

Janey I have listened to Steve since 1981 on his radio 1 show right up till the 30 September 2022 his final Radio 2 afternoon show. I was lucky to see him twice 1982 Radio 1 Roadshow Blackpool 1st week in August and October 1983 at the Stewarton community centre Scotland Steve , Simon Bates and Alan freeman Memories that will last forever when I heard the news last week I was stunned and gutted he was such a genuine caring funny Talented Entertainer and born to be on Radio. He put a smile on your face gave you a warm feeling even if you had a rough day at work or feeling down thanks for the memories the jingles the sketches the voice for the past 40+ years thanks for Radio Gold Steve rest in peace and Janey your life will be all the richer and worthwhile having worked and laughed with Steve for 23 years. Malky Kerr Beith North Ayrshire Scotland

[@julianchamberlain5399]

Thanks for all the great radio Janey. Steve, Janey and Tim got me through most of my working life.

[@Cris.d.em71]

Janey... take solace in the fact that for 24 years YOU were the perfect compliment to the boys zany vocal shinanigans ... Like a mum u were the sober voice of reason and reeled them in and always with the perfect full stop to the funny and serious bits the three of you did... from off the cuff improv to the more serious but always upbeat interviews... And for 24 glorious years... The three of you were ... And will always be unsurpassed in the craft of entertaining ... innovative ... And absolutely brilliant radio... And I for one thank you ... And Tim... and of corse THE MAN himself... The one and only radio genius... Mr Steve wright... Gone to soon but will along with you and Tim .. Will always have a special place in my heart ... Much love Much peace God bless Chris x❤️🙏x 🇬🇧

[@spikephotography]

Lovely that Steve left you a legacy in allowing you to promote healthy living and give you an additional career path Janet. My late wife weeny down the holistic approach when she was diagnosed with cancer and it gave her many years of healthy life. A lot of what you’ve talked about over the last few years she learnt about in Germany many years ago, before anything like healthy natural organic things were even talked about in the media. Take care x

[@Chris_T-zy6us]

Thanks Janey, great insight and listen. I’m now following you on KZbin …I look forward to more pods…Take care. ❤

[@unwindwithplants3826]

Thanks so much Janey for the analogy of our years being like the days of the week. I'm on Saturday mid-morning! I'll make sure I do something a bit more exciting for myself before the weekend is out! Best wishes to you and God bless Steve xx

[@claw1770]

Thanks for the lovely tribute to Steve. I dont do social media but it was nice to catch you on here.

[@MegaMr46]

I hope to hear him again in the grand Radio station in the Sky. I’m gonna miss him hearing the way the way to say, “Shoutout!” And giving us a detail about which world breakfast he got for us listeners. Even though I’m from America, thank you Steve Wright for keeping us company with your love songs. RIP

[@colinjames27]

Love you Janey , why on earth Helen Thomas decided that SHE wanted to do something different in the afternoons is beyond me and 8million listeners, she denied us the last 18 months of Steve’s broadcasting , I can honestly say I havnt tuned in since you all left and that’s nothing to do with Scott, he was brilliant on radio 1 I did tune into Steve….That Summer nights week last year was top draw and was looking to this years😢 Hope you and Tim are ok…The Best Radio show bar none SWITA 🎤🎧🎤🎧

[@girsharma2076]

Beautiful tribute. Cannot believe that wonderful Steve with that soothing voice who personified the existence of BBC radio has gone... I was so hoping it was fake news not being true as news is today anyway. It hurt when the show was stupidly axed by BBC heads..(less) that hurt anyway and now this. I'm so going to miss those fun hours. One of my favourite radio presenters amongst the greats like Wogan earlier. You three had the best voices that gelled for joy. Hope we hear more from you.

[@sylvaleader]

I strayed onto this video due to the Steve Wright tribute title, but also found the alcohol free subject interesting, even though I never acquired the taste for alcohol (or cigarettes) - my sister, on the other hand who had the same upbringing as me smokes and drinks like a trooper. Work that one out! Anyway it was nice to hear and see your great affection for Wrighty. I really can't imagine another DJ dying and getting the same level of attention and love from the public at large. He really was one of a kind.

[@user-jk1cw3uv9v]

A lovely tribute to Steve Janey.Between the show ending and Steve's passing i have missed not hearing the show in the afternoon's.I loved the banter between the 3 of you.Would be nice if some of the shows could be heard on BBC sounds. One regret I have is never contacting any of Steve's shows.

[@mitchfrays8430]

Lovely tribute Janey well done ❤ Really sad that Steve has passed and that we will no longer get to hear this awesome guy on the airwaves again. Steve, was truly a professional and was a master at his craft. He brought so much joy, laughter and happiness to all his listeners. When you tuned into his shows you always knew you were in good company. Thank you Steve and god bless you always ❤

[@suebennison]

That's a lovely podcast. Thanks Janey. Deepest condolences on the loss of your friend xx

[@simontravelstheworld]

Beautifully said ❤ You, Tim and Steve were always classy and a great listen on Radio 2! Thank you for your service, wishing you well xx

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks Janey it seems Steve is still giving as he has led me to you. Loved listening to Steve and indeed yourself and he was more than a DJ but rather an entertainer. Thankfully I have had my three score years and ten plus three but I still want more. Being the child of alcoholics , but they would never admit to it , my sisters and myself saw just how it affects the family. It got worse when one died age 16 in a car crash so I decided to stop drinking in my 30s. Over the years its cost me friends because I was perceived as being boring but what the heck I have gained more than I lost. So my message to youngsters who are thinking of giving up alcohol is do it today as you have much to gain from doing so. Best I don't prattle so I will just say you have a new sub as I am just someone who cares for and learns from other people.

[@stevecoward3543]

A fan of Steve & the team from the mid '80's, a constant throughout my life. Had a tough time in the last couple of years at school and often used to escape by taking long walks with the 'afternoon show' for company, he really helped me through. I left the UK to live in Hong Kong in the early 90's but would make an effort to tune in whenever visiting UK then was delighted when the show went online listening here into the late evenings, it was a comforting nostalgic link whilst away from the UK and guaranteed would always lift my mood. Was gutted when the show ended as were many then whilst on a rare visit to the UK last week the news dropped of Steve's passing. RIP Wrighty....

[@by_antony]

Hi Janey, I miss hearing you and Steve and Tim on the radio so much. I really enjoyed listening to this podcast and your openness and honesty was wonderful.

[@lolnatt4583]

Listened to Wrighty 40 years and loved the show with you Janey and Tim. I wonder if Steve realised how much people thought of him? Great podcast and now subscribed x

[@Metal05]

Maybe you and Tim should’ve done Sunday love songs, or maybe you could carry it on in Steve’s memory. We’d all love that. Death is a horrible experience for us all, and is never easy whether is sudden or expected. Sending big love to you all.

[@winstonsmith3690]

Not many will get such positive comments when they're gone.

[@barryfender2024]

Oh Steve we will miss you so much,Week day afternoons are not the same,Sunday love songs,well what can I say!!Rest in Peace my lovely friend.I can not listen to radio two in the afternoons now or Sunday mornings without feeling sad.RIP.❤️❤️❤️Chrissy

[@InstantKarma1970]

We are with you 💯 ❤

[@markhedges1194]

Thank you Janey for a brilliant podcast!❤ I miss the possie on the radio, and Like so many of my radio heroes, Steve was another presenter who inspired me to do radio as well! On the subject of grief, I was studying for a music degree at Resonance, when in my first year my dad passed away, only to be followed by mom in the second year. Grief is massive, and alcohol isn’t the answer. Thankfully, I’m not a drinker, so had counselling at university, which I strongly recommend! If gave me great strength, focussing my attention of my parents being behind me 100% with the course, and my Christian faith helped me to press on, knowing I had friends praying for me! Thanks again for sharing this special memory and podcast, it will help so many people move forward beyond the pain of the battle they may have too! God bless, and keep up the great work!❤

[@kmac5849]

Janey you and Tim were very much part of this amazing show and ingrained in my memories, particularly the Friday afternoon slot leading us into the weekend and two songs always take me back there ‘Jessie’ and ‘Babylon’ thanks for the memories, god bless Steve ❤

[@outbackmotorcyclesandengin867]

For some reason, your video came up in my stream, and I'm glad it did. I never was a big drinker and just stopped some years back but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed listening to you, Steve and Tim in the afternoon, I don't listen to radio anymore. I'll be 58 this year and nearly lost my life to Illness twice in the past and always say. Live life at full throttle and hang on for the ride. Hearing Steve's passing hit me like a sledgehammer, so we are retiring by the end of this year. It will take until then to organise everything, I've set the ball rolling and can't stop it now. No procrastinating it's happening.

[@michaelburton4521]

Nice tribute Janey. Goodnight silli boi

[@chrishewson40]

absolutely devastated to hear, no other dj will ever replace him. You, Steve and Tim on the big show were the best and most entertaining show ever on world radio! it was hilariously great fun, the fun and laughter you all had.

[@plodimus]

I always used to listen to Steve on BBC Radio 2 when at work in the Forces. We always listened. I remember him at the Radio 1 Road Shows. Later on Radio 2, I loved his banter with Joyce Frost, known as ´the Old Woman´ I also did some radio and he was inspirational. As for the drink. It is hard. I stopped smoking in 2014. Stopped immediately. It is a hard journey. Moreover when living abroad as I do now where wine is cheaper than a bottler of cola..

[@Cris.d.em71]

What is grief.....? If not LOVE ...persisting. God bless Chris..❤️

[@jannabrokenangel2781]

Met.him.years,ago.(garden,party)..so.gracious,warm...and.spoke.so,fondly.of,you.

[@niccat7051]

Wow, just so much to express, to explain I don't know where to start Janey! Firstly your voice because I have never seen you, photos , media never ever put you and Steve and Tim in the physical reality of my life! Difficult to explain it really; for so long you were all daily companions of my daily routine! Working, driving long journeys in my office, just part of the furniture of my mind. Busy getting on with life not realising that I was on the Sunday of this unknown calendar, this thing that I /we just took for granted not realising how important it all is! And now I see you on KZbin chatting about the wine witch, I can't tell you how much I relate to all that you have gone through! It is tough to accept things that we have no power to change, it makes it easy to let the wine witch drive! Thank you for your open and honest emotions and of course for sharing your memories of the GOAT of radio, Mr Steve Wright!! ❤

[@electron0002]

Someone some him up.no one never new him.but he way everyone friend how a truer word he will be missed by all.

[@anthonymurphy34]

Thank you Janey for sharing your aquired wisdom and experience which I will share with those I love ❤ Stay just the way you are...

[@NerdGirlUK]

I thought of you and Tim when I heard the news, and thought if I was so heartbroken what must you be, his friends and colleagues. So sorry, Janey. I find it very symbolic that Radio 2 has left Wogan House, Steve's studio locked away, end of an era. Maybe the new broadcasting house could be named Wright house in his honour?

[@lizgendarmerie]

With the loss of Steve (and Ken) from Radio 2, we are left with purely moronic, woke presenters and over 1 million have switched off. They moved Sounds of the 60s to 6.00 a.m. from 8.00 a.m. and so all of those who have depended on the radio over the years are relegated to the dustbin. Steve was a fantastic presenter with such a different type of show and you Janey, Tim and the rest of the crew kept us all going when we needed it. God bless you all. The only day worth listening now is Sunday. Off with their heads these idiots who are supposed to be programmers.