One listener stated ‘what a disgrace’ as questions have been raised on what comes subsequent for the Liverpool station
Liverpool Reside listeners have shared their confusion after a lot of reveals have been all of a sudden taken off air. The native radio station has been on the air since 2020 and is offered to hear on DAB+, in addition to on-line.
In accordance with Corporations Home, the station director is Rodney Keay, who additionally hosts the mid morning present from 10am to 1pm from Monday to Saturday. The station has additionally beforehand had a lot of notable Liverpool radio personalities as a part of its steady, together with Pete Value, Linda McDermott and Billy Butler.
Whereas Pete, Linda, and Billy have departed the station, former BBC Radio Merseyside DJ Roger Lyon nonetheless hosts the Retro Present on Sunday evening from 7pm. Nevertheless, listeners have been confused after they tuned in on the programme final Sunday (April 26) to listen to a pre-programmed present.
On the (Mates of) Liverpool Reside public Fb group, Greg Murphy stated: “Does anybody know why Roger is not on air? Half an hour in and it is simply songs on a loop.”
Roger took to his Fb account to clarify the sudden change to the schedule. He stated: “Hello of us. As so a lot of you might be emailing me asking about tonight’s Retro Present, simply an evidence. Apparently the studio is ‘inaccessible’ this weekend so I’m not capable of current.
“It appears that evidently the station has programmed Retro music for the output, however I’m not there tonight. Sorry for any confusion, however completely past my management.”
Many individuals took to the feedback of Roger’s publish to share their hopes he would return to his common slot subsequent weekend. Stephen Man stated: “I sat by means of many of the present hoping you’d materialise. The output demonstrates that machines can not exchange people.”
Rosemary Watts added: “What a disgrace Roger. I hope it is all sorted by subsequent week.” Sue Hibbs commented: “Ah sorry to listen to that, will miss it.”
Different folks took to the (Mates of) Liverpool Reside public Fb group to share their confusion, because the replace to Roger’s present comes amid modifications to the drivetime slot. The schedule on the web site nonetheless lists the 4pm to 7pm slot as Liverpool Reside Drive with Andy Dev. Nevertheless, Gareth Williams stated the present has been changed for a lot of days by pre-programmed content material.
The listener stated: “The drive present has been a loop of bizarre music all of final week too.” The ECHO tuned into at the moment’s listed Liverpool Reside Drive with Andy Dev episode and the present was programmed songs and jingles, with none DJ.
One jingle directed listeners to contact the station at 0151 640 0100. Nevertheless, the quantity was inactive when the ECHO tried to get in contact.
A number of DJs have left Liverpool Reside over current months, which led viewers to invest in regards to the station’s future. Steven Snead shared his hopes that Roger Lyon’s programme being taken off air was a “one off technical difficulty”.
Steve Harper responded: “I believe you might be being very form. Billy Butler left, Linda Mc lacking in motion and Roger Lyon not capable of entry the station.” Mr Sneade added: “I agree it does not bode effectively in any respect and I recall the likes of Roy Basnett additionally disappearing in a single day. It does appear fairly unusual.”
Liverpool Reside was on the airwaves at the moment with reveals from Rod Keay and Jon Jessop. The ECHO visited the studio at Queen’s Dock Enterprise Centre, however no person from the station was on website to offer a remark. The ECHO has additionally reached out for remark by way of electronic mail.
Legendary DJ Billy Butler was one of many first faces to affix Liverpool Reside when it launched. Nevertheless, the 84-year-old’s departure from Liverpool Reside was confirmed in January and was introduced in a publish on the station’s Fb.
It stated: “Broadcasting legend, Billy Butler’s profession spans greater than 5 a long time throughout stations together with BBC Radio Merseyside, Radio Metropolis, and most just lately right here with us at Liverpool Reside.
“His wit, heat, and unforgettable reveals together with ‘Maintain Your Plums’ have made an enduring affect on Merseyside Radio. Billy was the primary voice heard on Liverpool Reside after we launched at 10am on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
“Like all good issues…they have to come to an finish…We wish to thank Billy for his data, dedication, and the dear time he has given to Liverpool Reside.”
