Steve Wright did a breakfast show on BBC Radio 1 in 1994 which featured a daily recurring character called The Newsagent. This is a collection of his daily appearances...
Coelcludd. I cannot thank you enough for this post. The Newsagent was my beloved Father in Law who passed away yesterday. The family were trying to find some of his work from the Steve Wright show and this hour and 7 minutes has had us in tears. Thank you for uploading it so we can hear our Pa’s voice again. X
Hi Gillian, I just wanted to offer my condolences on the loss of your father-in-law. I remember in 1993 (I think), this quirky character who appeared every morning on Steve Right in the morning. He would come in, give funny jokes and observations, fart a lot and be off for another day. I was always recording stuff at the time and made compilation tapes of his appearances. In the end, the character didn’t appear anymore, but I always remembered Steve Wright thanking the person who did the segment character on his last show in 1995. It really makes me feel good to know that my recordings have helped your family during your difficult time. Best wishes to you all. Mike.
So sorry to hear that he's no longer with us. He made me roar with laughter in the car on the way to work in the morning. Is it true that when your mum-in-law asked him for something with diamonds for her birthday, he bought her a pack of cards?!
I m so grateful that you ve posted this. It s a joy listening again to the dearly missed broadcaster of all times. You are a legend Steve Wright. No one can take away your place. Afternoon s radio programs are a total snooze festival without you. 😢Scott Mill could easily consider himself leaving as soon as possible...
Thanks so much for putting this here! He was my pops, and sadly passed away yesterday. You have no idea how much I’ve enjoyed listening to him today. Cheers.
Thank you for uploading this when radio was worth listening to i use to tape the newsagent on cassette but lost it over the year .such a talented funny guy so sorry he passed 😢
RIP Steve - you brought me up to a degree and taught me my moral compass alongside my parents and taught me the meaning of humour. I am sorry the BBC cancelled your style of humour. That will never be able to cancel you out, however. You were a true brit and a gent. A true loss.
A few weeks ago someone put a photo of him on facebook twice. They wrote something about him and saying he should be sacked. I don`t know why, I did`nt read anymore of it. It will have been some idiots messing about.
It was sad to hear that the man who played the Newsagent character has passed. Was he an actor or comedian? If so I would be very interested to hear more of his stuff. Very funny man
@@coecludd Do you know what his real name was ? Thanks again for posting his best clips. It'll be the end of era when Steve Wright in the afternoon stops at the end of September. What a DJ. It would be great if he did a tribute to all his characters over the years with a compilation of their best bits before he finishes. I also loved Sid the manager.. Barry from Watford and Ask Elvis.. very funny 😂
@@Kenny-67 I remember when Steve Wright left the morning slot ( I think either Kevin Greening with Zoe Ball took over or Chris Evans?) - anyway, Steve Wright thanked everybody on the last show and said the name of The Newsagent voice presenter. Unfortunately, I no longer have that tape! 📼. A real shame as he should be remembered. 😕
Coelcludd. I cannot thank you enough for this post. The Newsagent was my beloved Father in Law who passed away yesterday. The family were trying to find some of his work from the Steve Wright show and this hour and 7 minutes has had us in tears. Thank you for uploading it so we can hear our Pa’s voice again. X
Hi Gillian, I just wanted to offer my condolences on the loss of your father-in-law. I remember in 1993 (I think), this quirky character who appeared every morning on Steve Right in the morning. He would come in, give funny jokes and observations, fart a lot and be off for another day. I was always recording stuff at the time and made compilation tapes of his appearances. In the end, the character didn’t appear anymore, but I always remembered Steve Wright thanking the person who did the segment character on his last show in 1995. It really makes me feel good to know that my recordings have helped your family during your difficult time. Best wishes to you all. Mike.
So sorry to hear that he's no longer with us. He made me roar with laughter in the car on the way to work in the morning. Is it true that when your mum-in-law asked him for something with diamonds for her birthday, he bought her a pack of cards?!
God rest him, he was funny, the golden days of radio, God bless you & your family 💚 🙏
Top radio and I'm sure I top man. My condolences 🙏
Gillian, Who actually played the Newsagent ?
Who’s listening to this after the passing of the great man himself? 😢😢
Rest in peace Steve!
Oh the good old days. Used to love listening to the Newsagent, falling out of bed laughing in the mornings. Daft fun!
I m so grateful that you ve posted this. It s a joy listening again to the dearly missed broadcaster of all times. You are a legend Steve Wright. No one can take away your place. Afternoon s radio programs are a total snooze festival without you. 😢Scott Mill could easily consider himself leaving as soon as possible...
Thanks so much for putting this here!
He was my pops, and sadly passed away yesterday.
You have no idea how much I’ve enjoyed listening to him today.
Cheers.
You're very welcome Graham. I am so sorry for your recent loss. At least he will continue to be remembered here. Best wishes, Mike.
Eternally grateful to your Dad, I loved the newsagent, take care brother 💚 👍
RIP
This is just superb, especially as I was once a newsagent and may occasionally suffer from a touch of wind! 😂😂😂
Better out than in….oops, excuse me! 😉
I’ve looked for this for years!!! So happy now!!!!😀😀
This is brilliant..Forgot how funny the Newsagent character was.. I've been laughing loads listening to it. Steve Wright's characters were great.
Thanks for uploading this (7 years ago) Happy memories of this character 😂. Just so sad that Steve has gone 😢.
Pleasure R.I.P. Steve 😞
I had forgotten how funny the newsagent was I've laughed so much hearing him again
Thank you so much for this video. I also have been looking for a reference to this for decades!
You’re welcome. I loved The Newsagent in the mornings. Glad I recorded them 25 years ago!
At long last! Thank you!
Rest in Peace Steve Wright. Great memories of this show, growing up.
So sad to learn of this today. R.I.P. Steve 🙁
Thank you for uploading this when radio was worth listening to i use to tape the newsagent on cassette but lost it over the year .such a talented funny guy so sorry he passed 😢
Glad I kept my tapes 😊 📼
Glad you did 😊 this still cracks me up 😂 excuse meeeeee 😂
Absolute class, you'll be seriously missed, RIP Steve X
RIP Steve - you brought me up to a degree and taught me my moral compass alongside my parents and taught me the meaning of humour. I am sorry the BBC cancelled your style of humour. That will never be able to cancel you out, however. You were a true brit and a gent. A true loss.
I agree entirely (and that the BBC as well as many others) have cancelled his style of humour.
Terrific stuff....nothing these days can ever compare....this is priceless 😂😂😂
A legend.... nothing less... RIP Steve
My mum always used to put this on before I went to school, I thought the newsagent was hilarious.
I loved Steve’s show and compiled The Newsagent clips as shown here. Happy days - scary it’s been 30 years! R.I.P. Steve 🙁
@@coecludd Always the good ones that are taken a little too early. :( RIP indeed.
I remember nearly crashing my car crying with laughter to the Newsagent.
I had a similar experience when they played a long raspy one and he said 'God,that was a good-un'
@@Dunstire - ooh! Echoey!! 'scuse me! XD
Brilliant 👌👌 radio at its finest….. should be ‘sir’ Steve Wright.
brilliant. He should bring him back on Radio 2 .Instant hit.
Great clips! Don't suppose you have full shows of Steve Wright in the Afternoon or Morning from that Era? Great memories!
Unfortunately, The Newsagent segments were all I kept 😕
"Excuse me......."😂
Thank you so much, incredible, when radio entertainment was truly great, not like the crap (forgive the pun) we have today 👍👍🤣🤣
You’re very welcome. So glad I kept those cassette tapes 😊 📼
Every morning before college i would listen to this. Thank you for uploading ❤ 😊
I wish I could find the full versions of these shows music and everything
What I like ... Gorgyles, and a russet coloured cow. 'Scuse me!
Would love to hear some of the following:
* Thoughts from Bjork
* KD Lang's Handy Household Hints
* Boutros Boutros Boutros Boutros
And the Dude ,
A few weeks ago someone put a photo of him on facebook twice. They wrote something about him and saying he should be sacked. I don`t know why, I did`nt read anymore of it. It will have been some idiots messing about.
WAAAARRRPPP, Scuse me!!! LOL
It was sad to hear that the man who played the Newsagent character has passed. Was he an actor or comedian? If so I would be very interested to hear more of his stuff. Very funny man
Yes it was sad news. I’m not familiar with anything else from him. He was so good though as The Newsagent 🗞
@@coecludd Do you know what his real name was ?
Thanks again for posting his best clips.
It'll be the end of era when Steve Wright in the afternoon stops at the end of September. What a DJ.
It would be great if he did a tribute to all his characters over the years with a compilation of their best bits before he finishes. I also loved Sid the manager.. Barry from Watford and Ask Elvis.. very funny 😂
@@Kenny-67 I remember when Steve Wright left the morning slot ( I think either Kevin Greening with Zoe Ball took over or Chris Evans?) - anyway, Steve Wright thanked everybody on the last show and said the name of The Newsagent voice presenter. Unfortunately, I no longer have that tape! 📼. A real shame as he should be remembered. 😕
@@coecludd great memories.. Steve Wright's shows were very creative and funny 😁 Even now he's still the best in my opinion
@@Kenny-67 his name was John Farr.