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Timeline: 2024 Week 7


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A round-up of the week’s stories and observations.

Tuesday 13th February

11.25pm Newsnight closes with fitting tribute to Steve Wright

On the day the death was announced of long-serving BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright, Newsnight closed with a fitting tribute.

VIDEO: Steve Wright tribute at the end of Newsnight. Presenter: Kirsty Wark. TX DATE: 13th February 2024. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

Sunday 18th February

11.55pm Paul Gambaccini presents final programme from Wogan House

Earlier this evening, Paul Gambaccini had the honour of presenting the final programme to be broadcast from Wogan House.

And how appropriate that the final song played was Mr Wogan’s rendition of The Floral Dance.

After 18 years, Wogan House, over and out.

VIDEO: the final minute of The Paul Gambaccini Collection – the final programme to be broadcast from Wogan House. TX DATE: 18th February 2024. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

Earlier in the programme, Paul paid tribute to his friend Steve Wright:

VIDEO: Paul Gambaccini pays tribute to Steve Wright. TX DATE: 18th February 2024. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

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PICTURED: Kirsty Wark interviewing Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies on Newsnight on the day the death of Steve Wright was announced. COPYRIGHT: BBC.