BBC Radio WM 95.6 FM was installed as an honorary life member of at a luncheon held at the International Convention Centre to mark the club’s 150th anniversary.
Ed joined commercial before moving , where he established a reputation as the “People’s Champion” pioneering social action broadcasting, becoming one of the most listened to presenters and eventually being welcomed into Radio’s Hall of Fame.
The lunch, sponsored by signage contractor Hollywood Monster and supported by Deliveroo, was attended by more than 130 guests, who were entertained by comedian Andy White from .
Tributes to Ed were led by Press Club chairman Ed James – a presenter on Birmingham radio station Heart 100.7 – who described the Australian-born broadcaster as a “true legend” of the industry.
