BBC failed Princess Diana

“I’m embarrassed to call myself a journalist”, said Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus in reference to the actions of Martin Bashir in forging documents to deceive Princess Diana, in a frank discussion with Hear and There presenter Nathan Reynolds about the BBC Panorama interview scandal. “Princess Diana at Accord Hospice” by paisleyorguk is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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Don’t miss The Newsman: Mondays 9-11 AM

Nick Staikos and Colin Tyrus

On Day One of Stage 4 Lockdown, Nick Staikos MP and Bayside Mayor Clarke Martin join Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and his Music between 9 AM and 11 AM – Monday 3 August 2020. Also on the show, Finance with Paul Goethel, Entertainment with Sandy Kaye, This Week in History with Historic John and the latest in local news from

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The Virus of politics

In his editorial on Friday Magazine, Colin Tyrus talks about tabloid newspapers and their version of the truth. He also pays tribute to the chief of the World Health Organisation who says the fight against COVID-19 should not be politicised. Have a listen to the podcast here.

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Rod Quantock gets serious

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Colin spoke to comedian, speaker and social activist Rod Quantock. You can listen to the podcast of the interview on the player on this website. Rod features on a new podcast called Rod Quantock gets serious about ageing.

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Historic John 15 June 2020

It’s the podcast that brings you a dose of history and lots more. This Week in History is broadcast every Monday around 9:40 AM on A Newsman and his Music. Historic John is the only member of Southern FM who is usually confined to the dungeon beneath the studios. He’s allowed out for only a few minutes a week to chat with Colin

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