BBC Radio Foyle launches new six-part series of classic archive Foyle At 40

First launched in September 1979, BBC Radio Foyle has been a voice for the area for four decades.

Each week, in Foyle At 40, beginning on Friday 21 June at 4.30pm, a special guest presenter dives into classic clips from the station’s rich radio archive, featuring voices from the past that tell the story of our place, our people and our community in the North West.

From the Faughan Valley to the North Coast, from the Sperrin Mountains to Inishowen, and from Limavady to Sion Mills, Strabane to Londonderry, the series captures the sounds and stories of a vibrant, changing community across 40 years.

Join BBC Radio Foyle each week to celebrate colourful characters, sporting legends, musical memories and echoes of times gone by.
Across the six weeks, guest presenters include Joe Mahon (pictured), Sarah Brett, Anita Robinson, Ken McCormick, Ritchie Kelly and Mary Harte.

Larry Deeney, Managing Editor, BBC Radio Foyle, says: “We are lucky that the North West is a unique place full of characters and stories. BBC Radio Foyle has thrived over the past 40 years because you, its audience, have allowed us into your lives.

"You have brought us your issues and we have fought your corner. We have listened to music and laughed together. With this year of special programmes and events, we want to thank you for listening, celebrate our successes, and look ahead to another 40 years together.”

The programmes are also available via BBC Sounds.

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