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Tony Blackburn takes over from Brian Matthew on Sounds of the Sixties as Radio 2 shakes up its schedule with new gigs for Dermot O'Leary, Ana Matronic, Anneka Rice and Zoe Ball
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I have to try to live as long as my contract now': Tony Blackburn, 75, signs new BBC Radio 2 deal - Mirror Online
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Tony Blackburn is sparking concern among fans as he is absent from his BBC Radio 2 show after falling ill - UK Daily News
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Tony Blackburn sparks concern among fans as he is absent from his BBC Radio 2 show after falling ill | Daily Mail Online
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