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Annie Nightingale's 40 years at Radio 1

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On Thursday 9 September, BBC Radio 1 will celebrate legendary DJ Annie Nightingale's four decades at the station with a night of programmes dedicated to her outstanding broadcasting career.

Since becoming Radio 1's first female DJ in 1970, Annie has been at the forefront of new and ground-breaking music in the UK, with a rare ability to move with the times and appeal to new audiences throughout the years.

Annie Nightingale – four decades in music:

1965: Journalist and TV presenter

1970: Joins Radio 1 with a Sunday evening show

1978: Becomes presenter of BBC Two's music show The Old Grey Whistle Test

1980: Tours the world with The Police for a special music report

1981: First autobiography, Chase The Fade, published

1989: First DJ to play in Baghdad during Iran-Iraq war cease fire

1982: Begins hugely popular Radio 1 Sunday request show, which lasts for 12 years

1994: Begins Radio 1 Saturday night dance show

1996: Receives serious injuries from street attack in Cuba

1999: Second autobiography, Wicked Speed, published, with foreword from Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh

2000: Receives MBE from HM The Queen for services to broadcasting

2004: Inducted into Radio Academy Hall of Fame

2005: Begins annual opening show at Glastonbury

2009: Releases acclaimed Electronica remixes of Lily Allen songs, including Not Fair

2010: Receives Best Radio Show Award for fifth year running at International Breakspoll Awards.

A Night With Annie Nightingale begins at 7pm with The Story Of Annie Nightingale – a two-hour documentary presented by Zane Lowe, providing an intimate portrait of Radio 1's first lady.

The programme tells the extraordinary story of Annie by joining up the dots of her musical passions from hanging out with rock legends in the Sixties, to discovering and championing a myriad of new music and cultural trends, from punk in the late Seventies through to dance music in the Eighties and beyond.

Latest Jingles: 2010 Beds Package, 2009 and 2010 ID Packages, Newsbeat 2009/10.

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7pm:

Zane Lowe spends two hours in the company of Annie Nightingale, discussing her four decades on BBC Radio 1 and uncovering an extraordinary tale. From Swinging London, via rock stars and hedonism, eclipses and dance music epiphanies, this is the story of Annie Nightingale, the caner's caner and first lady of Radio 1.
9pm:
A range of artists join BBC Radio 1 at the Maida Vale studios to celebrate Annie Nightingale's fortieth year with the station, featuring performances from Primal Scream, Fatboy Slim, Tinchy Stryder, Sub Focus and many more.
12am:
Radio 1 continues its celebration of Annie Nightingale's 40th anniversary with a soundtrack of the best music she has played over the last four decades.
2am:
Radio 1 continues its celebration of Annie Nightingale's anniversary with a selection of Annie's best guest mixes from the last 40 years.

http://uk-tv-guide.com/list/BBC+Radio+One/09%20September%202010/

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