Year: 2025

Former presenters from Radio Orwell are coming together to mark 50 years since the station first went on air in Ipswich.

To celebrate the milestone, Norman Lloyd from Suffolk Sound Radio will host a special programme at 9am on Tuesday 28 October, revisiting the early days of the original local station and speaking to some of the voices who helped shape it.
The broadcast will include interviews with well-known presenters from the time, including Andy Archer, Stephen “Foz” Foster and Patrick Eide, along with other guests who were part of Radio Orwell’s story.
Radio Orwell began broadcasting on 28 October 1975, serving Suffolk and the surrounding area from its original studios in Ipswich. It was one of the first ILR (Independent Local Radio) stations in the UK and became well known for its mix of local news, music and community programming.
Norman said the show will be a celebration of the people and passion that defined the early years of local radio in Suffolk. “It’s about remembering the friendships, the fun and the impact Radio Orwell had on so many lives across the county,” he said.
The anniversary programme will air on Suffolk Sound Radio and be available online for listeners who want to relive the sounds and stories from the station’s early days.
Radio Orwell celebrates 50 years with a special show on 28 October featuring original presenters chatting with Norman Lloyd on Suffolk Sound Radio

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