PIONEER DJs...

DUNCAN JOHNSON

The Canadian exited Radio 1 after four weeks, going on to work at an ad agency. He retired in 2004.

MIKE AHERN

Radio 1’s first DJ to go, lasting just one show as Top Gear co-presenter. Died aged 67 in 2009.

ROBIN SCOTT

The first controller of Radio 1 and Radio 2, this “pioneer of the BBC” died in February 2000 at 79.

DAVID RIDER

Came from BBC’s finance division to be a DJ. Left a year on to go freelance but maintained links.

DAVE CASH

Fronted daily shows but was dropped in 1970. Joined Capital Radio and died aged 74 in 2016.

PETE BRADY

Retired from broadcasting to become CEO of Crystal Clear Film & Video Ltd. He is now 74.

DAVID SYMONDS

Capital’s Radio host from 1974 to 1978. Ran a Cyprus radio station and now lives in France.

PETE MYERS

Went on to present Good Morning Africa for BBC World Service. He died in 1998.

JOHN PEEL

Discovered dozens of major bands over 40 years, dying aged 65 in 2004 after a heart attack.

JOHNNY MORAN

Ex-host of Scene & Heard became a presenter for over 10 years at Sheffield’s Radio Hallam.

CHRIS DENNING

Left two years after helping launch. Jailed for 13 years last year for child sex abuse.