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I know not strictly TV related but thought I'd post anyway.
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From the Wake Up To Wogan page - BBC Radio 2...
Paul Walters, the long-time producer of Wake Up To Wogan, has died in hospital after a long illness. He was 59. Paul was known as 'Dr Wally' to Sir Terry Wogan's Radio 2 listeners - the TOGs.
Lesley Douglas, Controller BBC Radio 2, added: "Paul Walters was a uniquely talented producer. He loved radio, music and Wake Up To Wogan. In return he was loved by every individual who knew him in Radio 2, and by millions of listeners to the station. His relationship with Terry Wogan produced magical radio which will be remembered with affection for years to come."
Paul was highly regarded by presenters and colleagues - he was admired for his music knowledge, production skills and his warm personality. He was credited with introducing the music of Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua to the British public.
Paul joined the BBC in 1973 as a Trainee Film Assistant and soon moved to Radio 2 as a producer, first working with Terry in 1980.
Paul produced the Early Show in 1977 and went on to work on a range of output - You The Night And The Music, Nightride, The John Dunn Show, Ed Stewart, David Jacobs and The Terry Wogan Show in the early Eighties. In 1983 he moved briefly back to television as an assistant producer.
On returning to Radio 2 he indulged his love and knowledge of music by working with presenters such as Ken Bruce, Sarah Kennedy, David Hamilton, Adrian Love, Chris Stuart and then with Terry again on Eurovision and the new Wake Up To Wogan show.
He produced the award-winning Wake Up To Wogan (the UK's most popular radio show) until his illness was diagnosed in November 2005. He continued to be involved with choosing the music for the show during his illness.
Paul introduced emails to the programme in 1996, helped with the new Radio 2 website and pioneered the webcam facility in 1997. His understanding of the audience and contact with listeners was key to the success of the show.
In 1998 Terry and Paul together launched Wogan's Web on mid-morning BBC TV whilst still doing the Radio 2 breakfast show.
Paul was born in Hertfordshire. He was an accomplished guitar player (as heard on the Radio 2 Janet and John Stories charity CD). His other passions were flying and (despite recurrent back problems) golf. He was a past captain of the Mid Herts Golf Club.
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Sad to hear this, I shall miss the in-jokes with him and Terry.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wogan/pwgallery/10.jpg
From the Wake Up To Wogan page - BBC Radio 2...
Paul Walters, the long-time producer of Wake Up To Wogan, has died in hospital after a long illness. He was 59. Paul was known as 'Dr Wally' to Sir Terry Wogan's Radio 2 listeners - the TOGs.
Lesley Douglas, Controller BBC Radio 2, added: "Paul Walters was a uniquely talented producer. He loved radio, music and Wake Up To Wogan. In return he was loved by every individual who knew him in Radio 2, and by millions of listeners to the station. His relationship with Terry Wogan produced magical radio which will be remembered with affection for years to come."
Paul was highly regarded by presenters and colleagues - he was admired for his music knowledge, production skills and his warm personality. He was credited with introducing the music of Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua to the British public.
Paul joined the BBC in 1973 as a Trainee Film Assistant and soon moved to Radio 2 as a producer, first working with Terry in 1980.
Paul produced the Early Show in 1977 and went on to work on a range of output - You The Night And The Music, Nightride, The John Dunn Show, Ed Stewart, David Jacobs and The Terry Wogan Show in the early Eighties. In 1983 he moved briefly back to television as an assistant producer.
On returning to Radio 2 he indulged his love and knowledge of music by working with presenters such as Ken Bruce, Sarah Kennedy, David Hamilton, Adrian Love, Chris Stuart and then with Terry again on Eurovision and the new Wake Up To Wogan show.
He produced the award-winning Wake Up To Wogan (the UK's most popular radio show) until his illness was diagnosed in November 2005. He continued to be involved with choosing the music for the show during his illness.
Paul introduced emails to the programme in 1996, helped with the new Radio 2 website and pioneered the webcam facility in 1997. His understanding of the audience and contact with listeners was key to the success of the show.
In 1998 Terry and Paul together launched Wogan's Web on mid-morning BBC TV whilst still doing the Radio 2 breakfast show.
Paul was born in Hertfordshire. He was an accomplished guitar player (as heard on the Radio 2 Janet and John Stories charity CD). His other passions were flying and (despite recurrent back problems) golf. He was a past captain of the Mid Herts Golf Club.
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Sad to hear this, I shall miss the in-jokes with him and Terry.