Linda McDermott Late Show explained

Linda McDemott Late Show was a popular chat and music show on BBC Radio Merseyside which aired for 16 years until 6 October 2023.

Country:United Kingdom
Style:Radio programme
Station2:Previously: BBC Radio Merseyside
Linda McDermott Show

History

The Late Show was also known as 'The Under The Duvet Club' and featured discussion, interviews, live music, guests, food tasting, nostalgia nights and more. The show also often aired on BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Lancashire[1] Host of the show, Linda McDermott[2] has presented other shows such as Morning Merseyside for over seven years.[3] In 2008, McDermott broadcast live for three hours in storm force seas during the 50th Battle of the Atlantic commemorations and also hosted coverage of the Tall Ships parade in the same year.[4] [5]

In October 2023, due to BBC Local Radio cuts, the programme finished, with listeners sharing their thoughts and views. A book about the programme is set to be released, although a date is to be confirmed.[6] [7] [8]

Awards

In 2017, host Linda McDermott was awarded a Liverpool Citizen Of Honour for her work at BBC Radio Merseyside, elected only the second woman President in the 138-year history of Liverpool Press Club. McDermott is Patron of several Merseyside organisations and charities.[9] [10]

References

  1. Web site: Linda McDermott Show: BBC Radio Merseyside : August 11, 2017 10:00PM-01:00AM BST. 2017-08-11. Internet Archive.
  2. Web site: LINDA'S DOUBLE TAKE FOR RADIO MERSEYSIDE . 16 October 1997 . 10 September 2023 . Wirral Globe.
  3. Web site: Radio Merseyside changes breakfast line-up. 2005-04-06. LiverpooL Daily Post.
  4. Web site: BBC Radio Merseyside – Linda McDermott . 2009-09-03 . BBC.
  5. Web site: Linda McDermott – The Guide Liverpool. 2017-08-11. The Guide Liverpool.
  6. Web site: Thorp . Liam . Anger and sadness as BBC Radio Merseyside cuts start to bite . 2023-08-10 . Liverpool Echo.
  7. Web site: Price . Pete . 'The under-the-duvet club will be no more, and the duvet will be put into an airing cupboard for ever' . 2022-11-10 . Liverpool Echo.
  8. News: Late night local radio presenters across the BBC say goodbye to listeners – Radio Today.
  9. Web site: BBC Radio Merseyside and Radio City granted Freedom of Liverpool . 2017-11-08. BBC News.
  10. Web site: BBC Radio Merseyside presenters awarded top civic honour . 2017-09-03 . Liverpool Express.

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