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Two of radio's best known and most reputable DJs, Tony Blackburn and Gary Crowley, head up BBC London 94.9's new weekend line-up from Saturday 4 April.

Music guru and long-time respected "champion of new music" Gary Crowley, brings his new show – celebrating music and memories from the Seventies and Eighties – to Saturday lunchtimes from 12noon to 2.00pm. His love of music was fired in the Seventies by a passion for The Beatles and the new sounds of that era.

His Saturday 6.00-8.00pm show will repeat part of his earlier show plus London Calling, celebrating new music.

Legendary Tony Blackburn goes back to his roots when his Sunday show (12noon-2.00pm) will feature his one true love, soul and Motown music.

Tony built his reputation for championing black music in the Eighties on his morning show on the original BBC Radio London.

Other Saturday changes see Breakfast with Jo Good and Simon Lederman returning to 6.00-9.00am and Vanessa Feltz will get London talking from 9.00am to 12noon.

David Robey, BBC London 94.9's Editor, says: "The new weekend line-up is the best of what BBC London 94.9 is known for – great debate, great entertainment and the best presenters in their field.

"Vanessa Feltz and Lesley Joseph interacting with listeners and fascinating guests and music radio legends Tony Blackburn and Gary Crowley with the soundtrack of our lives, the music and memories of the past 30 to 40 years."

Notes to Editors

Weekend changes commence from Saturday 4 April 2009.

Saturday
Breakfast with Jo Good and Simon Lederman, 6.00-9.00am
Vanessa Feltz, 9.00am-12noon
Gary Crowley, 12noon-2.00pm

Sunday
Lesley Joseph, 9.00am-12noon, Lesley talks about the issues affecting your life, as well as focusing on leisure and lifestyle
Tony Blackburn's soul show, 12noon-2.00pm

Listen again to BBC London 94.9FM at bbc.co.uk/london or bbc.co.uk/iplayer.

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