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A radio DJ who spent an hour talking on his breakfast show without realising that listeners could not hear has made headlines across the world. Andy Greener, a volunteer DJ at Radio Teesdale, forgot to press a crucial button to make his show live. Since the blunder, he has received messages of support from the US while a Dutch fan has even recorded a tribute song, called Push The Button. The DJ said he now checks every few minutes that the show is still on air. He added: "The reaction has been unbelievable. "I've had someone from Kansas in America record some messages for the show and a fan from Holland send in his own song. "When I put my name into Google there are hundreds of articles about me." Instead of his show last Wednesday, listeners heard 60 minutes of music and jingles as an automated back-up system kicked in to prevent radio silence. "My first reaction when I realised was 'What have I done?', but I wouldn't change history after how it has gone," Greener said. Station manger Peter Dixon said the whole community was talking about the red-faced presenter. "I've had so many people ringing up wanting to talk to Andy and also offering to become volunteers. "It's true what they say - any publicity is good publicity," he said. To make sure the DJ does not make the same mistake twice, he has made a few changes. "I've been double-checking and triple-checking the right buttons are all down and even brought in a portable radio so I can hear if the show is going out," Greener added.
I had to get married to Mrs Nick the following morning!! (I kid you not!)
Quote from: Nick on March 11, 2008, 12:06:49 PMI had to get married to Mrs Nick the following morning!! (I kid you not!)Interesting use of the word had there.
I dont know BM, can you think of anyone who would risk holding a loaded shotgun THAT close to Captain Calamity?
The stories I could tell you!
Must go. Dealing with possible divorce here.Bye
