I first came across Hubert on "Wireless 2" (or was it still the old "Light Programme" then?) in the mid 1960s when he presented "A Square Deal". The music he played shone like a beacon amid the dross that seemed to be infesting everywhere else. I have listened to him whenever I can ever since and once had a request played by him. I feel that his death has robbed me of a dear old friend even though we never met and he would not have had a clue who I am. I am sure that there are many other "old friends" out there who also will be mourning his loss. We shall not see his like again.