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BBC Radio 2 presenter Brian Matthew, perhaps best known for presenting Sounds of the 60s, has died at the age of 88
BBC Radio 2 - Morning avids. Today marks a very special anniversary: Please join us in congratulating Brian Matthew on his 25th year presenting Sounds of the Sixities! Where has the time
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Brian Matthew, perhaps best known for presenting Sounds of the 60s, has died at the age of 88
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