Yahoo News BBC renames radio building in memory of Sir Terry Wogan
Sir Terry Wogan has been honoured at the location where he spent so many “happy years” hosting his BBC Radio 2 show – with a building at the Broadcasting House being renamed after him.
During an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday morning, it was revealed that BBC Western House, situated adjacent to BBC Broadcasting House in central London, will now be known as BBC Wogan House.
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The Wogan family, who attended the special inauguration of Wogan House, featuring all-new signage in his honour, said they were “extremely touched by such a wonderful gesture.”
The beloved broadcaster, who died in January aged 77 after a short battle with cancer, hosted the Radio 2 breakfast show between 1972-1984 and 1993-2009, alongside his regular Weekend Wogan show.
“BBC Radio 2 was such an important part of Terry’s life,” his family said in a statement. “He spent so many happy years there doing what he loved – chatting and laughing with the listeners from his studio in BBC Western House every weekday morning.”
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They added: “We are so proud that the building is being renamed Wogan House in his honour, the whole family are extremely touched by such a wonderful gesture.”
BBC’s Director of Radio, Bob Shennan, called the event a “special day”, explaining that Sir Terry had been “a much-loved Radio 2 personality”.
“Each time we all walk through the doors of Wogan House we will be forever reminded of him - his warmth, wit and endless charm.”
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BBC Radio 2 began broadcasting from the former Western House in 1987.
