The Great Sir Tel

My mother's boyfriend used to drive me to work when I was 16. It started off in stony silence because he had usurped my stepfather by being the person my mother couldn't leave alone during their 8 year marriage. It caused deep resentment from me and I tried to ignore his presence as much as I could. He used to listen to Terry Wogan's morning show and I found it very funny. In the end, it thawed our stand off because we found a point of connection. I was so sad when Terry gave up his show and couldn't believe who they picked as his replacement.

I remember not leaving the car when I got to work until I heard Janet and John. Despite being very funny, he didn’t try to sell himself as a comedian. It seemed so natural, unlike many other comedians.

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto to all the above, I have many a time caught the eye of fellow drivers at the traffic lights as we giggled our way to work.

I listened to Terry on my morning drive to work and loved his humour especially the Janet & John stories. Had to sit in the car sometimes longer to hear the end before I could walk down into work 😂

grannybuy

I remember not leaving the car when I got to work until I heard Janet and John. Despite being very funny, he didn’t try to sell himself as a comedian. It seemed so natural, unlike many other comedians.

Agree with everything you said.
Whenever I heard Terry it was like he was sitting on the sofa just passing the time of day with some funny anecdotes.

I have never forgotten Terry saying he'd asked, " A small aperitif, Cilla?"

Like you Outcast52 we enjoy Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits radio as well as Simon Mayo, "Confessions' just before 6pm is very entertaining. Also recommend Michael Ball radio 2 on Sunday morning, he is always happy and uplifting.

I used to arriven8n the school carpark while Janet and John was on. All around were teachers sitting laughing then engines off and a mad dash for morning briefing.

I couldn't leave for work until I'd heard the Janet and John story for the day, in case I missed it getting into the car. I found it so hard when he left the BBC and then died. It was like a close personal friend had gone. We've got the CD of JandJ . Who can forget MickSturbes or HelenBach, or the image of John in his purple waistcoat with pink spangles, or the concluding line of many of the stories - Run John, run. Ah those were the days - to be sure

I met TW , previously I thought he might be a bit bumptious and full of himself. How wrong I was, he was really friendly, professional and a true gent.

My driving instructor in the early 80s was the image of Terry Wogan, all that was missing was the Irish accent!
If it is true that every person has a double in appearance he was a fine example

I loved listening to Terry and I have all the Janet and John CDs.
I liked it on Friday ,when we went down to the allotment
with Terry Walton.Great radio!

How I never crashed the car laughing at Janet and John I don’t know! Terry Wogan was absolutely brilliant there’s never been anybody like him since. However even he couldn’t make me watch Eurovision absolute drivel!

I was a proud TOG - my DD bought me a shopping bag with 'I am a TOG' written on it, and I used it until it fell to bits. The day Terry left his breakfast show I booked a day's annual leave, so that I could listen to the whole show (I had to be in work by 8.15) and sat at home in tears listening to his farewell speech. It typified him that he ended with "Thank you for being my friend" - not 'friends' - as he always made you feel as though he was speaking to you personally... I sobbed. 😢

I concur with all of the comments, driving to work was never better!! Even my job was pretty good in those days!! How about a couple more reminiscences!, is that a word?? The lovely Ray Moore followed by Sarah Kennedy!! Wonderful starts to the day! Another station for listening if you want music is Smooth!! And yes, I’ve gong back to R4, apart from the farce that The Archers has become!! Mrs Dales Diary anyone?! Have a great Monday!! Off to strip the beds before baking for tomorrow’s Community Caff

Rocketstop2
I wonder what it was about him that gave you that idea Rocketstop. I always thought he came across as a real gentleman.