Herdle White

Herdle White is a former African-Caribbean radio presenter and producer. He is best known for his ‘Reggae and Soca’ music programmes for BBC Radio Leicester.[1][2]

Herdle White
Born
Jamaica
Career
Station(s)BBC Radio Leicester
StyleRadio presenter
CountryUnited Kingdom

Life

White was born in Jamaica. He is married and lives in Leicester, England.[3]

Career

White joined BBC Radio Leicester in 1968. He was originally asked to present a five-minute Caribbean programme, which later turned into various differently named shows including ‘Reggae and Soca’. He is the longest serving African-Caribbean presenter on the BBC. In 2017, White was reawarded for his outstanding contribution to Local Radio.

He retired from the station on 26 May 2023 after 55 years of broadcasting. Staff at the radio station threw a party for White to celebrate his achievements.[4]

References
  1. "MediaInfo - Herdle White". MediaInfo. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
  2. "Herdle White retires after 55 years". BBC News. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  3. "BBC Radio Leicester presenter Herdle White retires". Radio Today. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  4. "Legendary BBC Radio Leicester DJ Herdle White to leave the station". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 24 May 2023.


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