49: Keith Skues, Caroline, London, Radio 1 and 2 and Hallam presenter
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He is one of a generation of broadcasters who witnessed radio\\u2019s incredible journey from the pirates to the present day: from AM to DAB.\\xa0
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In this hour of #radiomoments \\u2018Conversations\', Keith Skues MBE AE tells of his love of the Light Programme which led to a foray into Forces Radio. The BBC beckoned, before Keith jumped on board the pirate Caroline. After a spell at Luxembourg, he was back out at sea on board the respected Radio London.
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Keith was amongst the early recruits on the new BBC Radio 1 in \\u201867, and was heard on Radio 1 and 2 for many years, before leaving to head programming at Sheffield\\u2019s new Radio Hallam where he was to spend 21 years. After a spell in the Forces during the \\u2018first\\u2019 Gulf War, there came a disappointing return to an enlarged Yorkshire Radio Network.
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Keith was to return to radio with the BBC, where he is now still heard on local radio.
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In his own words , this is the Keith Skues story.
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