Denise Southworth Legacy 901.FM Music Of Black Origin Show

08/07/2025

Boxer Michael Watson almost died in 1991 after a World title fight against 1991 and suffered severe and life long brain damage which stops him from doing even the most basic things. However this hasnt stopped him from living his best life and now works for disability charities for which he was awarded an MBE. How honoured I was to meet him on Monday at a funeral in London and get a photo with him

05/07/2025

In 1981 Barbados born , England raised Roland Butcher became the first black man to represent the England cricket team -incredibly his first game was in his country of birth ! I his book Roland talks about his life from rural Barbados via his historical achievement ,his views about the lucrative off...

05/07/2025

An interview with Roland Butcher , the first black cricketer to represent England , amazingly making his debut in and against his place of birth, The West Indies . In this interview to promote his new book Breaking Barriers he discusses not only that , but the big money offer he received in 1989 to play in Apartheid South Africa and his life now .

In 1981 Barbados born , England raised Roland Butcher became the first black man to represent the England cricket team -incredibly his first game was in his country of birth ! I his book Roland talks about his life from rural Barbados via his historical achievement ,his views about the lucrative off...

14/06/2025

Jamaican born Deta NICKNAMED THE QUEEN OF DARTS )and Antiguan born Maurice came to England as children in the 1960s Windrush era . Both ended up as world champions in their chosen sport. Both tell their stories to me individually Special thanks to Ronnie Shillingford for arranging the interview with...

11/06/2025

Jamaican born James Cook had a hugely successful boxing career which saw him win European championship titles - but that wasnt enough for this caring, compassionate man. Since retiring he has dedicated his time and own money into helping the youth of one of London's most crime ridden areas-For which...

23/04/2025

Situated in the heart of the Afro/ Caribbean hot bed of inner city Manchester, the ACCG offers so much for carers and those being cared for. From hot tasty meals, days out, social events legal support and advice and just a place to socialise and enjoy life. Here staff member Tiegan tells me all abou...

10/10/2024

Manchester born Anderson Hinds was part of the late 80s British Hip Hop story and here he talks about touring the world and being signed to EMI one of the worlds biggest record labels as well as his humble upbringing in inner city Manchester .

14/08/2024

Trevor discusses losing his adult Son Jordan recently and the podcast series he has recently started to help other grieving Dads

TREVOR DWYER LYNCH is a successful actor, poet, football coach ,and comic. He is also a grieving Dad having recently lost his adult son Jordan who was just 41 years old Here Trevor very bravely discusses the events surrounding this tragedy and the Podcast he now does aimed at helping those in a simi...

20/07/2024

Watching the amazing Jacksons concert last night at Barton Aerodrome .Despite their oldest member being 73 and with Michael and Jermaine no longer i the band , they put on an excellent show .

07/07/2024