Michael Bradley, Sean Coyle and Gerry Anderson (BBC NI)
To mark the 10th anniversary of Gerry Anderson’s death, his on-air companion Sean Coyle and producer Mickey Bradley share stories - some true - about the Gerry they knew and worked with.
Gerry Anderson – Radio Rogue is a two-part series beginning on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster on Saturday 24 August at 1.05pm.
In episode one, Spinster of this Parish, Sean and Mickey remember when they first met Gerry, some of the programmes best-loved regular callers – and why Sean and Gerry’s constant on air arguing made for great radio.
And in episode two, The Bard of Sackville Street, Sean and Mickey start on Sackville street in Londonderry, where Gerry grew up among sailors, musicians and cursing parrots. They ponder the broadcaster's unique and usually hilarious take on the world around him, taking them to a farewell of sorts in New York.
Sean Coyle says:
“It’s hard to believe it’s ten years – I still miss Gerry but it was great to sit with Mickey ‘The Undertone’ and share a few stories about the great times we had together on the show. It never felt like work and we laughed every day. I think that’s what I miss most - Gerry’s laugh - and I loved making him laugh”
There is also another chance to view On The Air, made for BBC Northern Ireland by Flickerpix.
The TV series brought some of the real phone-ins from Gerry’s radio show to life by animating the real life with colourful characters and re-interpreting settings. It is available now on BBC iPlayer.