Simon Logan has said an emotional goodbye to fans as his show came to an end

BBC Radio‘s Simon Logan has bid a heartfelt farewell to his listeners as his show concludes after four years.

The star has presented an 80s and 90s show on BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Tees since 2021, but it has now wrapped.

A petition to keep him on the airwaves had been filed, but although more than 600 people signed it, the show has ended.

Bidding farewell to his listeners on Sunday, Simon said, “What is it they always say, all great things must come to an end.”

He went on: “Whether you’ve ever got in touch with the show or whether you have just listened to our show, thanks to everybody on our Facebook group.”

“The time has come to say farewell, seriously, thanks for being there,” he said.

The DJ went on: “We’ve had a blast, haven’t we? Hope to catch you really soon. And whatever you’re doing tonight, always stay forever young. Ta-rah.”

The song that played out in his last broadcast on the show was Forever Young, by Alphaville.

Fans were sad to see the show end, with one saying: “This is a great show on Sunday afternoon and looks like it will get replaced with more than likely a load of BBC rubbish!”

Somebody else sniped: “It’s disgraceful what’s happening to BBC local radio, the people making the decisions are clearly not proper radio peeps, probably fresh from uni with a degree in social media.”

One said it was a “huge loss to the BBC”.

Simon Logan is a rare jewel in the crown and had one of the most listened to shows on BBC Local Radio,” they added. It was a “Crazy decision by those in charge.”

Simon’s show will be replaced by a national show, All England, which will broadcast across the BBC’s 39 local radio stations at 2 pm. on Sundays.