2026 Obit: Radio One Broadcaster Andy Kershaw

Subject: Andy Kershaw R.I.P.
From: Johnny J
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 08:21 AM

Just heard that broadcaster and roots music enthusiast Andy Kershaw has passed away after suffering from cancer.

In the early days, Andy did much to promote world, roots, and folk music in general on his Radio One shows.

However, in recent years, he was "cancelled" to an extent due to his handling of the breakdown in his relationship.
His sister Liz is also involved in broadcasting but, sadly, has adopted a slightly extreme right wing stance in recent years.

Subject: RE: Andy Kershaw R.I.P.
From: r.padgett
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 08:52 AM

Yes just heard on tv ~ sad news and condolences to his family, friends and followers

Ray

Subject: RE: Andy Kershaw R.I.P.
From: Johnny J
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 09:07 AM

Oh yes, condolences from me too.

As I say he did much to promote good music over the years.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Andy Kershaw
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 11:09 AM

Gad, 'nother good man done gone.
IMHO he shared with fellow-DJ John Peel the middle name of Integrity, and was an influential and enthusiastic promoter of worthwhile and new musics of all kinds. Such a shame he got "disappeared" from the schedules in latter years.
Condolences to his family and friends.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Andy Kershaw
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 11:10 AM

Such sad news - Andy probably had more influence on my music enthusiasms than any other single person RIP

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Andy Kershaw
From: Jack Campin
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 11:14 AM

What he was doing in his final years:

Queen Victoria's Consort

I'd have liked to hear them while he was still alive.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Andy Kershaw
From: Bainbo
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 12:05 PM

Jack, I imagine he still is. It's a completely different Andy Kershaw

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Andy Kershaw
From: Jack Campin
Date: 17 Apr 26 - 01:00 PM

Oh bugger. Thanks. I had no idea.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Andy Kershaw
From: Felipa
Date: 20 Apr 26 - 06:20 PM

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/britain/former-bbc-dj-and-live-aid-presenter-andy-kershaw-dies-aged-66/a1530254530.html Irish Independent Newsdesk
Press Association
Fri 17 Apr 2026

"Former BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died aged 66, his family has told the BBC.

"It was announced in January that the broadcaster had been diagnosed with cancer. He died on Thursday evening at 7.30pm.

"The BBC wrote online on Friday; 'Kershaw was a familiar voice on Radio 1 for 15 years from 1985, known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music.

“ 'He went on to report for Radio 4, both on music and global conflicts including the 1994 Rwanda Genocide.'”

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Radio One Broadcaster Andy Kershaw
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 20 Apr 26 - 07:42 PM

He also had a long running programme on BBC Radio 3 and presented programmes from the 'Axis Of Evil'!