30/06/2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved station manager. He was a pleasure to work with and became a truly dear friend to the entire NI team. He will be missed.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much-loved colleague, Simon Marlow.
Simon worked for BFBS as a radio presenter, producer, and manager worldwide, and most recently led our team in BFBS Northern Ireland as Station Manager.
Ben Chapman, BFBS CEO, said: “Simon was always a bright force of nature in any setting, understanding the power of good relationships, making entertaining content every day whilst always going the extra mile to improve the lives of the audience he served, especially when he was living in military communities.
“And wherever Simon was, whoever he was with, there was always laughter. He made a difference.”
A proud Liverpudlian, Simon’s radio career began in 1986, and he went on to become a well-established presenter in UK commercial radio at stations such as Radio City in Liverpool, 2-TEN in Reading, Chiltern Radio in Dunstable, and Classic FM in London.
Simon brought creativity to BFBS as both a producer and on-air as a presenter. His love of music, audio experience and broad skills meant it wasn't long before station manager appointments followed and he spent time in Afghanistan, Cyprus, Brunei, Germany, the Falklands, and most recently in Northern Ireland with BFBS.
But it was a posting to Gibraltar where he found home, ultimately falling in love with the area and making solid plans to spend his retirement in nearby Spain.
Ben Chapman continued: “We send our heartfelt condolences to Simon's family and friends at such a sad time and to his listeners and colleagues across the BFBS world who have known and worked closely with Simon.
“He will be held in the hearts of all at BFBS at such a tragic time. He's gone much too soon.”
