FOREVER YOUNG The Autobiography (INSCRIBED COPY)

YOUNG, Sir Jimmy

ISBN 10: 034073437X / ISBN 13: 9780340734377

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FOREVER YOUNG The Autobiography (INSCRIBED COPY)
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 034073437X
• ISBN 13: 9780340734377
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition, First Impression.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed and Dated By Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography/Autobiography

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Synopsis

After nearly thirty years as BBC Radio 2's top presenter and with over five million listeners, Jimmy Young said his last 'bye for now' at the end of 2002. It was the end of a legendary programme, although not the end for Jimmy Young.
Traditionally a very private man, he finally reveals not just the truth behind his controversial departure from the BBC, but also the full story of his life.

About the Author

Born in Gloucestershire, Jimmy Young spent 7 years in the RAF before turning to broadcasting in 1949. In the 1950s he was also a successful pop singer, and had many hit records including 3 No. 1s - 'Too Young', 'Unchained Melody' and 'The Man From Laramie'. Jimmy presented many BBC Radio programmes before joining Radio 1 in October 1967. The following year the Variety Club of Great Britain named him Radio Personality of the Year. In 1973 he joined Radio 2 to present his daily afternoon programme, affectionately known to its millions of listeners as 'the JY Prog'. In January 2002 Jimmy was knighted in the New Year Honours list. At the end of 2002 he announced his departure from Radio 2.