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Official Frank Wappat Website
Frank wappat has worked for the BBC for 39 years - he has an instantly recogniseable and sincere voice on the radio, possibly because he never uses a script. He can rattle off his shows on the BBC without even a running order and every track he plays has been digitally restored and re-mastered. Like a Psychometrist he seems to pick up the vibes from handling the discs.
Frank produces and presents two shows every Sunday for the BBC
Every Sunday morning from 6 – 7.30 am Frank starts the Broadcast day on BBC Newcastle (FM 5.4/96.00/103.7/104.4) with the Inspirational Show - Frank's special blend of Gospel, Inspirational and Meditational Music - a great way to start your week.
Then from 7 – 10.30pm he’s back in the Studio to present his award winning FRANK WAPPAT MUSIC show - on BBC Newcastle (FM 5.4/96.00/103.7/104.4) and BBC Radio York (FM 95.5 / 103.7 / 104.3/MW 1458/ MW 666 /1260) Frank opens up his record vaults to take you on a trip down memory lane with a blend of music from the 30's, 40's and 50's Nostalgia, Jazz, Dance, Swing and Vocals of the era.
Both programmes can be heard on the internet via the BBC's Listen Again and Listen Live facility. Use the following Links: Sunday 7-10pm Listen Live If you miss the show, you can catch it again day or night, at any time on Listen Again
Frank Wappats Tribute to the Stars
What the founder of Local Radio in England has to say about Frank Wappat
Ted Short (now Lord Glenamara) was the man who during his time as Postmaster General in the 60’s outlawed Pirate Radio Stations - but then redeemed himself establishing BBC Local Radio in various Regions of England. Having first heard Local Radio whilst in Canada, he was successful in convincing the then Labour Government to support the idea here. He had a vision to hear Local Radio, broadcasting local issues, staffed by Local People with local dialect whilst driving throughout England. The Stations were to have their own Radio Councils who were responsible for raising the funds to keep them financially self sufficient. In reality, the Radio Councils became sounding boards representing the views of the listeners.
A lifelong friend of Frank Wappat, watch the Video to find out what he has to say about him
We hope you find the information on this site useful and that it helps give you an insight to the man behind the voice.
