Bob Harris OBE

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“I always thought it was Morgan Freeman and then I heard Bob Harris speak and I was like, ‘Oh THAT'S what God sounds like’”

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New Artists added to "Stand By Me" - a celebration of Life in Music
Dec 2
Royal Albert Hall
New Artists added to "Stand By Me" - a celebration of Life in Music
Royal Albert Hall

This is a big one, folks - 2 huge celebrations of Bob’s career & the extraordinary wealth of music that he’s has introduced us all to over a lifetime in broadcasting.

Following the announcement that iconic presenter Bob Harris is retiring from broadcasting, we are delighted to announce a very special concert hosted at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate and honour his life and career in music.

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Press, News & Articles

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Bob launches The Back Garden Cricket Club podcast with Jon Briggs
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Bob launches The Back Garden Cricket Club podcast with Jon Briggs
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Bob has taken one his great garden pastimes and, along with his friend & broadcaster Jon Briggs, launched “The Back Garden Cricket Club podcast”.

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Bob wins 2026 International Broadcaster of the Year
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Bob wins 2026 International Broadcaster of the Year
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Bob Harris has been awarded the International Country Broadcaster Award for 2026 by the Country Music Association.

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Bob discusses the loss of Dolly Parton on BBC’s Newsnight
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Bob discusses the loss of Dolly Parton on BBC’s Newsnight
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Bob appeared alongside Suzi Quatro on BBC’s Newsnight programme on 25th August 2026 to discuss the sad passing of an icon of popular culture - and Bob’s friend - the extraordinary Dolly Parton.

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Bob steps down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air
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Bob steps down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air
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Broadcasting legend Bob Harris has announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2, weeks after revealing his prostate cancer has spread to his spine.

The DJ, who has been on the airwaves since 1970, told listeners he was "so sorry that my health issues are forcing me to step down, but I realised that I must concentrate now on getting myself well again".

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From the iPaper: “How I'll miss Bob Harris - radio will be a worse place without him”
From the iPaper: “How I'll miss Bob Harris - radio will be a worse place without him”

Sarah Carson writes, “Radio 2 has been a quieter place for the past few months without it. Since April, Harris’s shows – Sounds of the 70s and Bob Harris Country – have been covered by stand-ins and special guests, so it was not a huge surprise to hear the news today that he is retiring from the BBC after 56 years due to ill health. But it is still incredibly sad.”

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Announcing Bob’s “Studio Whispers” video podcast

Bob has launched his new Patreon subscription channel giving exclusive access to the objects and items found only in his studio “Under The Apple Tree” - the podcast features music & stories that span nearly 60 years at the epicentre of popular music in the 20th & 21st Century - subscribe & enjoy!

Watch all episodes right here

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Older man with glasses and a beard holding a vinyl record sleeve labeled 'London' and pointing at it, in front of a bookshelf.
Text reading 'Bob Harris OBE Ambassador, Help Musicians' on a black background with purple and yellow accents.

“Bob is playing the record at the end of all his gigs. Scroll down to see the video and then download the single. All proceeds go direct to @HelpMusiciansUK”

“Stand By Me 2020”

Watch the #StandByMe2020 video here.

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Contact Bob’s management

Bob is represented by Nick Canham at Vivienne Clore.

 

nick@vivienneclore.com
020 7497 0849

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London, W1U 3PT