John Bennett BBC Radio Ulster

King Wooey

Does anyone know what has happened to John Bennett on BBC Radio Ulster in Belfast. He's been off the air since end of January with a John Kerr standing in who is not in the same league. JB always got a good listener ship across the island and beyond. I hope he is okay.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058340148/john-bennett-bbc-radio-ulster

Me too

King Wooey

Bit strange. I am wondering if it's health related - he's in his 80s.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121878854#Comment_121878854

81 as of September just gone I believe.

King Wooey

Indeed. He's been on Radio Ulster from 1970s! Started as a filler done some sports reports to begin with. His daily show ended years ago but was infinitely better than the tribal shite from Nolan polluting the airwaves every morning since.

squidily

Saturday nights are not the same.

Gmeister

I understand that he died a few days ago. He was a great broadcaster.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122432702#Comment_122432702

Very sad news if true, but I can't find anything online about it.

gipi

He died on Friday night according to the BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cley7vjngg2o

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122432789#Comment_122432789

Sad.

King Wooey

RIP. A legend of Irish radio broadcasting. He will be sorely missed on BBCRU.

dxhound2005

BBC Radio Ulster celebrates the career of John Bennett with President's Night - A Tribute To John Bennett

The station is devoting four hours this Sunday night to remember John and his long career in front of the microphone

https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2024/bbc-radio-ulster-presidents-night-a-tribute-to-john-bennett