He then returned to the BBC in 1980, taking over a Saturday evening slot on Radio 1. In 1981, he launched Steve Wright in the Afternoon, which he would go on to present for more than 35 years.

And then there was Steven Wright, an overthinking weirdo who looked and acted like he’d rolled out of bed five minutes before hitting the stage and populated his sets with non sequiturs and ...

Steve Wright fans have been reflecting on his legacy, with one fan resharing Wright’s top tips for radio presenting. They include: “Never mention the equipment” and “find different ways to ...

Veteran BBC radio host Steve Wright has died at the age of 69. Wright, who presented shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years, last appeared during a pre-recorded Valentine’s Day ...

STEVE Wright went from being a bullied schoolboy cruelly dubbed 'Big Nose' to a BBC radio legend. Wright was born in Greenwich, London and attended Eastwood High School in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Steve Wright’s family are “embroiled in a toxic feud” one year after the sudden death of the Radio 2 DJ. The beloved BBC presenter died from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach on 12 February ...

Steve Wright's death was announced by his family on Tuesday evening. A statement read: "In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father ...

“I'm just trying to make them laugh,” says Steven Wright. “I don't focus on emotion.” The 68-year-old comedian and actor, who’s built a career on setting the bar for the definition of ...

Steven Wright’s lethargic vocal demeanor and nearly catatonic comedic delivery is no act. And if observing him perform his uniquely deadpan style of comedy lazily laced with non-sequiturs, one ...

Entertainment Steven Wright sounds off on Donald Trump, late-night comedy, 'Horace and Pete' Published: Sep. 28, 2016, 7:54 p.m.