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World Service,02 Dec 2004,13 mins

John Peel

Write On

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Satellite radio network Worldspace provided an all-English news service. While short wave broadcast provided language programmes. Some listeners found the language wasn't applicable to their area while others didn't have access to a Worldspace device. He was an internationally know DJ who had an eclectic taste in music. Following John Peel's death, why didn't the tribute programme feature John Peel? Producer Bobby Seiler responds.

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