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Photo from ‘Beatwave’ magazine. TW, “your man with the music” was first heard broadcasting offshore in May 1964 on Radio Atlanta, where he used his real name, Tony Withers. His programmes were recorded on land.
Photo from ‘Who's Who In Pop Radio’ published by New English Library. When Radio Atlanta merged with Caroline in July 1964, Tony continued with the new set up for a short time. He now presented his shows live from the ship:
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At Christmas 1964 Tony returned to the air on a new station and with a new name. Photo from ‘Beatwave’ magazine. Now known as Tony Windsor, he initially presented Radio London's afternoon show. He was also the Senior DJ. It was when he took over the 9am-noon time slot that his audience began to grow. It became a huge success.
One of the most popular features on Tony's show was the Coffee Break, sponsored from February 1966 by Camp Coffee:
Tony in his cabin on the mv.Galaxy. Photo from ‘Who's Who In Pop Radio’ published by New English Library. On 20th April 1965 a USAF pilot was rescued from the North Sea by Radio London disc-jockeys. The station was understandably proud:
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Radio London engineer Dave Hawkins (left) with TW (right) and pop singer Jonathan King. Photo courtesy of George Morris. Although a superbly professional broadcaster with a natural warmth, Tony could sometimes be hesitant on the air. His fellow broadcasters poked gentle fun at the occasional silences:
TW with Kenny Everett. Photo from ‘Beatwave’ magazine. Tony left Radio London in 1967 and joined Radio 355, a sweet music station:
Tony in the Radio London studio. Photo from ‘Who's Who In Pop Radio’ published by New English Library.
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