Nigel Pauley

Journalist turned presenter Nigel Pauley – colleague and friend – pays tribute to Ernie Almond. Where to begin when trying to pay tribute local radio legend Ernie Almond – who has died aged 80 after a short illness. It was more a case of what hadn’t he done in his long career. Ernie was an actor, comedian, children’s entertainer, and disc jockey. He spent many happy years as a radio presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio, as one half of the popular “Ern and Vern Show”.

Just as the late Princess Diana was the “people’s princess” - Jeremy is the “people’s champion.” In fact, he stayed so long chatting to the public outside the Marriott that he missed his train back to London. Earlier, I’d been lucky enough to be inside the conference and watch Corbyn’s speech to the 300-delegates. I must say that he received the longest standing ovation I have ever seen - or heard - BEFORE starting his speech! I wasn’t too sure what to expect.

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