Sat, January 3, 2026

Brian Hayes, a 'revolutionary' radio broadcaster on LBC and BBC, dies at 87

Oliver Marston

By OLIVER MARSTON

Brian Hayes, a 'revolutionary' radio broadcaster on LBC and BBC, dies at 87

Brian Hayes, a famous radio host who changed British radio with his daring programming and sharp interview style, has died at the age of 87.Hayes was a well-known and important figure in the radio business. He was a DJ for both BBC Radio and LBC Radio.

People who worked with him or were friends with him have written condolences, remembering him as a broadcaster who broke the rules and improved public debate.

People on LBC knew Hayes because he broke the rules of traditional radio by talking and asking uncomfortable questions.The morning show he hosted was the first of its kind.It had tough interviews and public conversations that were often open and hard to guess.

He then worked for the BBC, where he brought his own style to a national audience and became one of the most interesting people on the air in the UK.

Tributes from TV and radio stations all over the world

Famous people in the media praised Hayes for being professional, funny, and creative.Many people thought he changed how radio hosts and their listeners talk to each other, and he had an effect on a whole generation of radio hosts.

People who worked with him said he was smart and brave, and he really wanted to be honest in his reporting.

A Lasting Legacy

Hayes had a big effect on British radio, and his legacy lives on today, especially in the talk radio genre that he helped make popular.People who work in broadcasting still use his methods to talk to listeners, hold public discussions, and give interviews.

Hayes is remembered not only for his revolutionary ideas, but also for how he changed British journalism for the better.


Oliver Marston

Oliver Marston

ABOUT AUTHOR

Oliver Marston is a culture journalist from the UK who writes about how art, music, books, and everyday life are all connected.He has a degree in media studies and enjoys telling stories in new and interesting ways.He writes about new cultural movements and important people in the UK and other countries.People like Oliver's work because it is very insightful, tells stories that make you feel something, and captures the spirit of modern culture.



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