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> Bill Heine- used to broadcast on BBC local radio
gel
post Mar 29 2019, 07:34 AM
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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....ref=mr&lp=1
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post Mar 29 2019, 11:54 AM
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I remember him! Poor bloke. He was a half decent presenter back in the day. Proper local radio. God bless him.


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post Mar 29 2019, 07:27 PM
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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...ment-protected/
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post Mar 29 2019, 07:45 PM
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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...ment-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.


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post Apr 6 2019, 05:24 PM
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R I P Bill:
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17546746....n-oxford-great/
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post Apr 6 2019, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE (gel @ Apr 6 2019, 05:24 PM) *

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


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