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Tash Bandara

@tashbandara.co.uk
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Off the radio. Producing audio for some of the biggest names in broadcasting. And jingle anorak. Lots of BBC content - but opinions mine, not Auntie’s (or anyone else).

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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 11/03/2026
It’s Nicky trying not to laugh that does it for me. Every time
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 11/03/2026
Liza Tarbuck on the wireless. For years it has been my Saturday evening ritual - 6pm sharp (after Kitty Cat Cardwell with the news, of course) to sit down with a glass (well, bottle) of red - and just enjoy the BEST TWO HOURS on Radio 2. I will miss you. *Squeak Squeak*
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 26/02/2025
BBC Sounds will be blocked for listeners outside the UK. Devastating news radiotoday.co.uk/2025/02/most...
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Most BBC radio stations to become unavailable for international users
A new BBC audio website and app will replace BBC Sounds for users outside the UK later this year
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 24/02/2025
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Spinnin' The 60s - Spinnin' The 60s - Greatest Hits Radio 60s
Stephanie Hirst plays 60s songs from her own vinyl collection.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 24/02/2025
‪My afternoon being soundtracked by @stephaniehirst.bsky.social Spinnin’ The 60s today on GHR 60s - the perfect hour for all lovers of “the best decade ever”. Check it out if you haven’t already: ghr.listennow.link/294018363%E2...
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 18/02/2025
Check this out!!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 12/01/2025
I’ve been doing some investigating @thejeremyvine.bsky.social. Pop some headphones on. LEFT: Your ROT from Friday’s show. RIGHT: R2 Highway jingle “as delivered” You’re right: the “gap” in the jingle has definitely been edited LONGER! 😟
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 02/01/2025
It’s only Day 2 of 2025 and I’ve already started the day with a shot of whiskey in my coffee. It’s not going well.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 27/12/2024
Just pre-ordered @thejeremyvine.bsky.social’s new upcoming book “Murder on Line One”. Looking forward to April!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 27/12/2024
EXCLUSIVE: #SteveWright In The Afternoon - BBC Radio 2 The "Talkie Bits" (as Steve first christened them on R1 back in the 90s) were pre-recorded in the morning… …which meant there were just so many funny outtakes that never went to air. We kept them all, though. soundcloud.com/user-5838636...
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Steve Wright In The Afternoon - Outtake:
Off the radio. It's often a request, not a statement though.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 23/12/2024
I’ve got an extensive collection of 1tros somewhere… not this particular CD though! (though I am chasing up a promising lead!)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 23/12/2024
DON’T MISS: Our friend #SteveWright features on BBC Two’s “Lives Well Lived” - this Saturday at 18:00 GMT. (And Annie Nightingale in Episode 2) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Two - Lives Well Lived, 2024, Episode 1
Kirsty Wark looks back at the lives of some of the famous people who died in 2024.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 18/12/2024
Just come across this audio - brilliant! The ‘1tros’ CD - the original and the best Power Intros on BBC Radio 1. *Something you may not know*: 1tros were the brainchild of producer Small Paul (although Sandy took credit and insisted they were “produced by Music4”) soundcloud.com/tom-m-892719...
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BBC Radio 1 - 'Now That's What I Call 1tros'
Chris Moyles and his team present producer Matt Fincham a birthday present CD; entitled 'Now That's What I Call 1tros', produced specially by Music4. Broadcast mid-2010.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 17/12/2024
@thejeremyvine.bsky.social Someone at R2 is definitely messing with you… the ‘gap’ in the 13:05 Highway jingle is definitely getting longer!!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 14/12/2024
I just saw a fire truck on fire. You couldn’t make this up.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 30/11/2024
Good I’ve spotted this! Will be there.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 28/11/2024
As you know…. I must really hate Christmas or something… 🤣 I would have no tree if it was MY choice
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 28/11/2024
Good to see you here, JV.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 27/11/2024
Have I peaked too early? (I blame Radio 2)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 27/11/2024
Thanks to the guys at Sergio’s for another spectacular meal. The best in London. Back soon!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 22/11/2024
Happy 50th, JAM. In celebration, here’s a special show made for the 40th anniversary of JAM’s association with BBC Radio 1. Presented & produced by @StephanieHirst.bsky.social, featuring Jon Wolfert & Johnny Beerling, and the foreword by Tony Blackburn. www.mixcloud.com/tashbandara/...
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Mixcloud
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 21/11/2024
Enjoying this current season of Dead Ringers on BBC Radio 4 #FridayNightComedy. Some really great writing, and of course - superb impressions. Steve Wright fans: Lewis Macleod’s “Jeremy Vine” makes a regular appearance. You’ll remember his stuff from: www.mixcloud.com/tashbandara/...
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 18/11/2024
Still crossposting on both, David. I still get BBC/Journo stuff to my Twitter/X DMs, and a few friends and people I like to follow haven’t made the jump to Bluesky yet. Once they do, though…
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 17/11/2024
We’ve lost too many greats this year. Awfully sad to hear about Howie. THE voice. We remember him from IRN, Capital, Berks - but every single day (for a time), I heard him as the voice of BBC Radio 2.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 16/11/2024
Right!! It pains me that the Doctor never knew… (or did he?) Also - Dhawan pre or post-Missy? As for The Idiot’s Lantern, I can’t ever let you live that one down…
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 16/11/2024
1. Grew up watching Matt Smith (special place in my heart) 2. went back to watch (and love) Tennant, 3. my guilty pleasure Eccleston (him with Capt Jack: legendary) 4. fav NuWho: Capaldi (S10 & Missy arc had me) Fav ep: Love & Monsters No I’m just kidding… probably Human Nature/Family of Blood
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 16/11/2024
Correct answer!! (I must arrange for you to get some AJ stuff for your Drive show before you graduate!!)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 16/11/2024
I did not know this about you! Favourite Doctor? And favourite NuWho ep?
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 16/11/2024
All the best!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 15/11/2024
Obligatory radioey/anorakky/jingley post: “Peaking 6 1/2!!” as Wrighty would’ve liked. Friday Fun at our OB this morning, coming to you from a makeshift studio we built in an hour out of some string and tinfoil. Lots of serious crunchin’ and rollin’ - and plenty of AJ jinglin’ (No Gs all round)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 14/11/2024
Good to see you here :)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 12/11/2024
Great cuts. And great to see you on Bluesky!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 23/09/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social I’ve afraid you’ve been caught out Sir. At 17:08 on the last edition of the Confessions Podcast: You gave a mention to a certain “Dan Gleebits”. Which is clearly meant to represent “Dangly …” Love the show.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 10/05/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social “IT’S A GORILLA MAN” (my Italian accent will never be as good as yours, Father Simon) PS. please tell Brother Matt that BlueSky is a thriving community with more than four people, thank you very much (although admittedly I did download it just to text you every Friday)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 03/05/2024
About time, I’ve been tweeting you the secret codephrase trying to get on for six years!
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 03/05/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social “Up With The Enlightenment”
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 26/04/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social Cabbage Cloud #GetWellSoon
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 06/04/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social Spangles on your eggs!! (Love the show, Steve)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 01/04/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social Hi Simon. Very interesting to hear your ‘Confession From The Crypt’ this week was VERY similar to a classic Radio 1 Confession I remember… www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows... What are the chances?! 😯
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BBC - Radio 2 - Shows - Simon Mayo Drivetime - Confessions: The Seaside Bus Trip
Simon Mayo's Drivetime show for BBC Radio 2 including music, features and guests.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 19/03/2024
Well hello there! I’m still getting used to it, to be honest, but everyone does seem to be a whole lot nicer (and a lot less toxic!!)
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 15/03/2024
@simonmayo.bsky.social Fluffy fanny.
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Tash Bandara @tashbandara.co.uk · 14/03/2024
Hello world! Just joined Bluesky because @simonmayo.bsky.social mentions it at the end of every episode of the NEW #ConfessionsPodcast (just rated you 5* on rTunes, by the way). Hope I’m not too late to the party. Love the show, Steve. (Whoops, wrong podcast)
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