University Radio York’s Tom Edwards and Will Chalk sensationally presented a mammoth 40-hour show last weekend in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.
They raised over £1,600 from more than 85 individual donations, and a substantial crowd gathered in the main studio to witness the two presenters draw the longest programme in the station’s history to a close.They thanked all their contributors; including bands, their tech team (which successfully ensured the show went out on BBC Radio York twice throughout the weekend), and everyone at MacMillan.
Will Chalk said the beginnings of their show (7am, Friday) seemed like “a whole world ago,” while station manager Tom Edwards, who couldn’t even remember what day it was when the 40 hours were up, told Vision of his delight.
He said: “It was such a great moment when we went live to thousands of people on BBC Radio York. For our listenership to go from around 70 to thousands in a matter of seconds was amazing.Sleeping will no doubt come naturally to the two students this week – they’ll even be able to do it with their eyes closed. You can still donate to MacMillan, and listen to highlights of the show, by visiting the website: www.ury.org.uk.