Kenny said that this recording will forever be one of his favourite pieces of tape!

The story goes, that upcoming star Harry Nilsson was in London promoting his new album 'Harry' in April 1969, when he was booked to appear on Kenny's Saturday morning show on Radio 1.

During the interview Kenny surprised Harry with a loop of the intro to the Bee Gees & Craise Finton Kirk Royal Academy of Arts, taken from their 3rd album '1st' (this had also been a single in it's own right for Johnny Young in 1967)

Unphased by this Harry launches into an impromptu performance of a track from his new album 'Mournin' Glory Story'

A truly magnificent piece of British radio.

Kenny Everett & Harry Nilsson - 1969 - BBC Radio 1

On what would have been his 52nd birthday in 1996, Noel Edmonds presents a Christmas Day celebration of the music radio genius that was Kenny Everett.

First transmitted on BBC Radio 2 - 25 12 96 - 1200hrs-1300hrs.

Produced by Kevin Howlett for the Unique Broadcasting Company & BBC Radio 2.

Kenny Everett - BBC Radio 2 - Christmas Foreverett - 25 12 96

No broadcaster has rivalled his reputation for creativity.  Risk-taking, rule-breaking - but always much-loved by those who listened, watched and worked with him. With a Christmas Day birthday - Kenny Everett was the best ever gift for radio listeners.

In this two hour special, we celebrate what would have been his 80th birthday - treating him to the party he should have had.  Enjoy an hour of vintage Christmas Everett - followed by another hour showcasing his genius, with rarities -and contributions from those who knew him.

The programme is hosted by his old colleague at Capital, Nicky Horne. Produced by Stephanie Hirst.

First broadcast on Boom Radio - 25/12/24 - 1900-2100hrs

Boom Radio - It's Everett - 25 12 24

A Celebration of the most creative British broadcaster of all time.

Kenny Everett

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