A series of BBC Radio 2 tribute shows to the late broadcaster Steve Wright will celebrate him as a “master of his craft”. On what would have been the DJ’s 70th birthday, Vernon Kay, Liza Tarbuck and Paul Gambaccini will each host a programme dedicated to Wright on August 26. Wright died in February, aged 69, from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach caused by acute peritonitis.
We’re incredibly saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Steve Wright MBE has passed away. We’ll miss you greatly Steve. ? pic.
twitter.com/m11mZc3XBy — BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) February 13, 2024 Tributes will begin with Kay’s Steve Wright Remembered from 2pm until 4pm, in which famous faces, including former prime minister David Cameron and singers Billy Ocean and Barry Gibb, will share their memories of the former Radio 2 afternoon show presenter. Kay said: “Steve Wright was the don of UK radio, the master of his craft and an absolute perfectionist, researching each guest meticulously to ensure he had the right question at the right time.
“He put his guests at ease and by doing so, teased out never-heard-before anecdotes and facts from them. “Steve was always putting smiles on the faces of his guests as well as his listeners, so it’s an honour to present this celebratory programme, where we’ll hear tributes from some of the Big Show’s most famous guests.” Vernon Kay will host Steve Wright Remembered on Radio 2 (Martin Rickett/PA) Tarbuck said: “Steve Wright was a br.