SheffieldSean Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 To be perfectly honest, I always found Radio Sheffield as interesting an idea as a dipping my old lad in honey and taunting a wasps nest. That all changed since I tuned in to listen to Foster and on the back of that, I've started listening to Rony's phone-in show, Antonia Brickell (alright, she's a bit odd but leave her alone eh?) and Football Heaven. The Toby show is superb. I really can't see how he is a 'clone' of all other presenters out there, because he simply isn't. Have any of you ever heard the likes of Radio Humberside? Good god, get a grip people and thank your lucky stars! As for Rony's show being tired, well I think in truth it's his listeners who tend to be due for pasture. The vast majority of his phone debates end up going the same way thanks to the prejudices, preconceptions and I'm sorry to say this, the general lack of intelligence so many of these callers have. YOU try fashioning a lively debate from that lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemist Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 It has been announced that Tony Capstick has died Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 That's sad - I just heard it on R Sheff too. This morning's "Phone Rony" should be interesting. I wonder if there will be a station exec sat in the corner of the studio making sure that they don't get slagged off by callers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Shame about his death, he was a great local character, it will be interesting to find out how he died. I cant help thinking that it may be linked to his removal from Radio Sheffield. Maybe he was depressed? Bored? or maybe it was not linked at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 He was found dead at his home (he was 59 years old). It was on the BBC South Yorkshire news TV bulletin thingy at 7am this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I was stunned to hear of the death of Tony. What a sad loss to the whole of South Yorkshire his death will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Sad news - These days there are few LOCAL people on local radio - back in the 70's both Hallam and Sheffield had locals on who you could relate to. The last time I heard Tony on air he played 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place' by The Animals. As you may know the first verse -- "In this dirty old part of of the city where the sun refused to shine" Tony cuts in at this point with - "Darnall" RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I have just read about his death on the BBC News website and was shocked. There was a quote from BBC radio Sheffield which said that he had been unable to work due to ill health since the new year, which would suggest that's why he left, but perhaps didn't want the public to know he was ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 A very sad day for Sheffield. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycleracer Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 What are you saying....Has Tony Capstick died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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