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Newbury Today Forum _ Newbury News _ Bill Heine- used to broadcast on BBC local radio

Posted by: gel Mar 29 2019, 07:34 AM

BBC Thames Valley FM

Before the above local BBC Radio service was split into Berkshire & Oxon output,
I used to regularly enjoy listening to the irascible Bill Heine;
others may recall him.
This piece may be of interest;
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17536021.bill-heine-im-ready-to-die-in-my-own-bed/?ref=mr&lp=1

Posted by: Turin Machine Mar 29 2019, 11:54 AM

I remember him! Poor bloke. He was a half decent presenter back in the day. Proper local radio. God bless him.

Posted by: gel Mar 29 2019, 07:27 PM

He also commissioned some spectacular artwork for his abode eg the shark in his roof.
After many arguments with local Planning, he eventually persuaded the relevant
Minister to allow it; recall it was Heseltine.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/23/owner-oxford-shark-house-now-begins-fight-have-monument-protected/

Posted by: Turin Machine Mar 29 2019, 07:45 PM

QUOTE (gel @ Mar 29 2019, 07:27 PM) *
He also commissioned some spectacular artwork for his abode eg the shark in his roof.
After many arguments with local Planning, he eventually persuaded the relevant
Minister to allow it; recall it was Heseltine.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/23/owner-oxford-shark-house-now-begins-fight-have-monument-protected/

I remember that, even took a drive over to look at it, looked even stranger in real life. A real character, always very strong willed, a **** good listen. Real shame.

Posted by: gel Apr 6 2019, 05:24 PM

R I P Bill:
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17546746.bill-heine-leave-your-own-tribute-to-an-oxford-great/

Posted by: Turin Machine Apr 6 2019, 05:35 PM

QUOTE (gel @ Apr 6 2019, 05:24 PM) *
R I P Bill:
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17546746.bill-heine-leave-your-own-tribute-to-an-oxford-great/

Sad, a true talent, he's up there somewhere starting an argument with someone.

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