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Ep.08 – Feckless Fathers, Soldier “A” – James Whale Radio Show

November 14, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

James Whale Radio Show. The eighth show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Rob Oldfield — On this

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Ep.07 – Dangerous Dogs – James Whale Radio Show

November 8, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The seventh show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Rob Oldfield — On this show: Shipping!!, Dangerous dogs,

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Ep.06 – Rob’s big day out – James Whale Radio Show

November 2, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The sixth show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Rob from Dead Air On this show: Cost of

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Ep.05 – Are you gay or straight? – James Whale Radio Show

October 25, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The fith show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Rob from Dead Air On this show: James has

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Ep.04 – Vicky Price, Teachers Strike, Young Motorists – James Whale Radio Show

October 18, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The forth show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Rob from Dead Air On this show: Vicky Pryce

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Ep.03 – Press Regulation, Religion in Schools – James Whale Radio Show

October 11, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The third show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Rob and Nick from Dead Air On this show

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Ep.02 – Diamond Condoms, Parking Issues, and Sport! – James Whale Radio Show

October 5, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The second show of the James Whale Radio Show! – Featuring Nick and Rob from Dead Air On this show

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James Whale Radio Show – Pilot Episode

September 29, 2013August 21, 2025 admin

The James Whale Radio Show is back! – Featuring Nick and Rob from Dead Air On this show – Asda,

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James Whale Radio Show

September 16, 2013September 28, 2013 admin

NEW :This is the first episode for the new James Whale Radio Show. This week James talks about climate change,

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James Whale

For over fifty years, James Whale shook the airwaves and shaped the sound of British talk broadcasting. James Whale, who passed away in 2025 after a long battle with cancer, leaves behind a legacy that few broadcasters can match — sharp, fearless, and always unafraid to say what others wouldn’t.

Whale’s journey began in the mid-1970s at Metro Radio in the north east. His style was unlike anything else on local radio: acerbic, witty, and often provocative. Audiences quickly learned that with Whale at the mic, nothing was off-limits. What might have been too controversial for others became his calling card, and it won him a fiercely loyal following.

That following carried him onto bigger platforms. Over the years Whale made his mark on the BBC, ITV, Talksport, and LBC. At LBC, he tripled the station’s drivetime ratings in just four years, proving his brand of forthright broadcasting could draw in mass audiences. Later, at TalkTV, he reached new viewers with a show that blended debate, humour, and his trademark no-nonsense interviews.

In the digital era, Whale reinvented himself yet again with The James Whale Radio Show Podcast, co-hosted with Rob Oldfield. The podcast captured Whale at his most unfiltered — funny, direct, sometimes outrageous, always entertaining. Fans cherished it as a more intimate version of his show, but following his death the podcast came to an end, closing one of the last chapters of his extraordinary career.

James Whale was more than just a broadcaster; he was a pioneer who transformed talk radio into a space where disagreement was not only tolerated but encouraged. He thrived on challenging his listeners, sparring with callers, and injecting humour into even the fiercest debates. Off-air, he was admired for his resilience, particularly as he continued to broadcast while undergoing cancer treatment.

Though Whale is gone, the echoes of his voice remain — in the memories of those who tuned in night after night, and in the many presenters who followed his path. The James Whale Radio Show may have ended, but its spirit endures: bold, provocative, and never afraid of the truth.