BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Stewart · 29th Jun 2007, 6:43 pm

I was caught by surprise driving home from work this evening (ok - afternoon!) when, whilst listening to Steve Wright In The Afternoon on BBC Radio 2, I heard the BVWS mentioned!

From time to time he has an Elvis impersonator on (although some say it is the real one!) for a slot called "Ask Elvis"...in which listerners write or call in with diverse questions for him to answer! Sure enough one of todays was from a listerner asking where they could obtain a Pye attache case radio (P something or other), just like the one they had had many years back. After mentioning the obvious e-bay search, "Elvis" then suggested getting in touch with the British Vintage Wireless Society! "...I think they're based in Harpenden..." (suggesting contemporary research is as good as ever!)

I wonder if the web site will take a few more hits today after a name check on national radio?

bobsterkent · 6th Jul 2007, 3:06 pm

I love ask Elvis, its a very funny spot!

maxwell · 6th Jul 2007, 10:34 pm

Hi all.

I recall reading somewhere that Steve Wright did, or does still have a collection of old radios.

Max.

JoshWard · 7th Jul 2007, 10:44 am

I know Jeremy Vine has an Ekco console set (FM only)

jay_oldstuff · 7th Jul 2007, 3:57 pm

a couple of days ago i was listening to radio two and they where discussing the small portable tape recorders that where popular in the late 60's 70's how they both had the philips type with the single control but wanted the piano key type. they where discussing using them in conjunction with a Russian built radio to record the chart show in there youth. sadly i cant remember who the two presenters where.

Jay

muttley · 15th Jul 2007, 11:19 pm

it was Jonathon Ross on Saturday morning. i cant remember if he talking to a guest or his co presenter.

29th Jun 2007, 6:43 pm	#1
Stewart Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: N.E. Surrey, UK. Posts: 361	BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 I was caught by surprise driving home from work this evening (ok - afternoon!) when, whilst listening to Steve Wright In The Afternoon on BBC Radio 2, I heard the BVWS mentioned! From time to time he has an Elvis impersonator on (although some say it is the real one!) for a slot called "Ask Elvis"...in which listerners write or call in with diverse questions for him to answer! Sure enough one of todays was from a listerner asking where they could obtain a Pye attache case radio (P something or other), just like the one they had had many years back. After mentioning the obvious e-bay search, "Elvis" then suggested getting in touch with the British Vintage Wireless Society! "...I think they're based in Harpenden..." (suggesting contemporary research is as good as ever!) I wonder if the web site will take a few more hits today after a name check on national radio?

6th Jul 2007, 3:06 pm	#2
bobsterkent Hexode Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Medway towns, Kent, UK. Posts: 271	Re: BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 I love ask Elvis, its a very funny spot!

6th Jul 2007, 10:34 pm	#3
maxwell Triode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 31	Re: BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 Hi all. I recall reading somewhere that Steve Wright did, or does still have a collection of old radios. Max.

7th Jul 2007, 10:44 am	#4
JoshWard Octode Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 1,962	Re: BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 I know Jeremy Vine has an Ekco console set (FM only)

7th Jul 2007, 3:57 pm	#5
jay_oldstuff Octode Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 1,074	Re: BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 a couple of days ago i was listening to radio two and they where discussing the small portable tape recorders that where popular in the late 60's 70's how they both had the philips type with the single control but wanted the piano key type. they where discussing using them in conjunction with a Russian built radio to record the chart show in there youth. sadly i cant remember who the two presenters where. Jay __________________ The light at the end of the tunnel is probably the headlight of an oncoming train

15th Jul 2007, 11:19 pm	#6
muttley Triode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 13	Re: BVWS mentioned on Radio 2 it was Jonathon Ross on Saturday morning. i cant remember if he talking to a guest or his co presenter.