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The DJ delivers a heartfelt speech as he ends his daily programme after 23 years.

BBC Radio 2 host Steve Wright said there is no tension, just fun, celebration and thanks when he kicked off his final afternoon show as it comes to an end after 23 years

Have we had a £5 coin before? i think there have been. yeah... | have we had a £5 coin before? i l think there have been. yeah... 0. after 23 years on bbc radio 2, presenter steve wright will host his final afternoon show today. he announced back injuly he would be stepping down from his show as part of the stations schedule shake—up — but has assured fans that hes not retiring from broadcasting, but instead taking a break. i think ithinka i think a lot of people will be tuning in today. y...

Listeners expressed their upset at the departure of legendary BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright from his weekday afternoon show after 23 years at the helm, with many saying they are switching off.

The presenter, pictured, revealed in July that his show - Steve Wright in the Afternoon - had been axed in what was believed to be part of BBC moves to cut the age of the main presenters on the station

The veteran broadcaster has insisted he is not retiring.

After 23 years on bbc radio two, presenter steve wright will host his final afternoon show today. he announced back injuly he would be stepping down from his show as part of the station�*s schedule shake—up — but has assured fans that he�*s not retiring from broadcasting, but instead taking a break. time now for a look at the weather, let�*s get the very latest from matt taylor. nice to see you. nice to see you as well. may be of little comfort if you get caught in the ring but we desp...

Veteran DJ Steve Wright, 68, is preparing to bid an emotional farewell to his BBC Radio 2 listeners today as his afternoon show comes to an end after 23 years

Read Steve Wright's Statement for BBC Radio 2

After more than 23 years, Steve Wright in the Afternoon came to an end, with the veteran DJ in the mood celebrate, not complain