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Bring Andy Kershaw back to BBC Radio

Bring Andy Kershaw back to BBC Radio

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Started by Nic Treadwell 14 years, 9 months ago

The aim of this petition is to collect the names of those peope who would like Andy Kershaw's regular music programme to be re-intstated on BBC Radio. The absence of Andy's unique music knowledge, wry humour and boundless enthusiasm, has left a gaping hole in BBC Radio's serious music output. If you agree add you name here and lets convince the powers that be at the Beeb that we want him back where he belongs.

- Andy Kershaw was a BBC Radio DJ for 15 years
- He continued his programmes on BBC Radio Three up until 2007
- His has introduced a veritable who's who of world music to his audience
- Sessions recorded for his programmes are collected, celebrated and championed
- His rejection of mainstream radio output insures his programmes are educational and entertaining.
- He's not afraid to get his hands dirty, travelling to some notoriously dangerous places to discover and record artists for his programmes.
- His commitment to music is second to none.
- His presence on Radio is sorely missed (evident from the growing community on his Facebook page).

Please also contact BBC Radio Three and make your voice herd that you want Andy back on the Radio ASAP. (You can do this online by following the link on the right).


Updates

December 7, 2012

THE MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY EXPLODING AND PROVES JUST HOW MUCH WE ALL MISS ANDY ON THE AIRWAVES!! IT IS BEYOND INCREDIBLE TO SEE THIS MUCH ENERGY BUILDING FOR SUCH A LEGENDARY BROADCASTER!!

November 8, 2011

ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED UP TO BRING ANDY KERSHAW BACK!! I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE RESPONSE TO BRINGING HIS GENIUS BACK TO THE AIRWAVES!!

Reached 100 supporters

November 8, 2011

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Eric Pilkington
2 years ago Featured

My music interests are no longer served. Lovers of World, Blues, Country, Folk and Roots music in general pay the license fee too!!

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David Finn
8 years ago Featured

Sorely missed. Introduced me to music I would never have discovered. Will help dilute the mostly crap stuff we get pumped out at the moment. WAS THE BEST PROGRAMME BY MILES . FORGIVE AND FORGET.

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Roy Mitchell
10 years ago Featured

Bring Andy back to BBC radio, he is sorely missed. And it would be great if the BBC could repeat some of Andy's sessions as there were many classics!!

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Andrew Langrish
10 years ago Featured

Andy's shows were essential for any genuine music fan The nights when Andy's and John Peel's show were back to back were just heaven on earth

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caroline
11 years ago Featured

An icon of the world music industry, and a staunch defender of the BBC, who epitomizes the impact of amazing music, politics and insights that can only be delivered by an independent national boradcaster

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John Moulson
12 years ago Featured

After the success of his tribute to Mandela show on Friday night surely it is time to give Kershaw a weekly spot on Radio 3.

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Anonymous
1 year ago

There are few DJs who can educate and entertain with music as well as Andy does

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Ian Mude
9 years ago

Andy is THE Man!

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