Reply With QuoteAlways used to tune in to BRMB to catch Tony Butler's show. His phone ins were legendary and he was a true "character" the likes of which sadly probably wouldn't get air time these days. RIP Tone and thanks for the memories.
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Good long innings at 88! RIP
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Always used to tune in to BRMB to catch Tony Butler's show. His phone ins were legendary and he was a true "character" the likes of which sadly probably wouldn't get air time these days. RIP Tone and thanks for the memories.
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Common phrases I remember
Get your prayer mats out!
On Your Bike !
I’m Bubbling! When asked how he was
What about the Villa Tone! . Due to its Aston location the local BT exchange favoured the Villa callers.
Pioneered an 8 second delay due to the regular use of expletives on his show (Many from Tone)
Legend…..
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I remember Jasper Carrots send up of Tony.
"Warra baat the Villa then Tone?"
"Warra baat em?"
"Errrr. Thanks Tone"
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