Listen to Annie Nightingale’s final shows for BBC Radio 1

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news of the broadcasting legend’s death, which was shared earlier today (January 12) in a statement by her family. She was aged 83.“Annie was a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many.

Her impulse to share that enthusiasm with audiences remained undimmed after six decades of broadcasting on BBC TV and radio globally,” the message read.“Never underestimate the role model she became.

Breaking down doors by refusing to bow down to sexual prejudice and male fear gave encouragement to generations of young women who, like Annie, only wanted to tell you about an amazing tune they had just heard.”Very sad news.

RIP @aanightingale xx pic.twitter.com/TL70PJHZhw— James Endeacott (@jamesendeacott) January 12, 2024Now, to celebrate her time on the air, fans have been revisiting her final shows for BBC Radio 1, which she shared just before Christmas.The last two broadcasts by the iconic radio presenter and DJ were presented as part of her long-running Annie Nightingale Presents… series, and saw her take listeners through some of her top music mixes of 2023.Split into three segments, the final episodes were aired throughout last month, and featured a variety of guests sitting in including London Grammar’s Dot Major, Good Times Ahead (fka GTA), Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike and Dillon Francis.