Devonshire Feb 16

Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart - obituary
Presenter of Crackerjack and BBC1's Junior Choice
It must be over two months now since we heard the sad news of Ed's
passing away. For me it was poignant, being a kid of the 70s, the impact
of radio at the time was immense. TV was confined to the 'best' room - so
radio was something that could be enjoyed in the peace of your bedroom
without the annoyance of the old codgers. Of course BBC Radio 1 was King
and the Sunday chart count down was 'de rigueur'. Top of the Pops was a
weekly feast that never disappointed - truly a time of optimism, creativity,
great music, all currently lacking from the British landscape. For me, the
trannie* ruled supreme.
Hong Kong whilst touring as a bass
player in a band in 1961.
Initially, he started work as a sports
commentator, ending up as a disk
jockey. Upon his return four years
later to the UK in 1965, he became
a DJ on Radio London (a pirate station),
changing his name from Eddie
Mainwaring to Ed Stewart.
In 1967 he moved to BBC Radio 1
and in 1968 moving to the Junior
Choice programme, later becoming
from the programme in 1983.
Ed's trademark was the cheeky 'Ello
Darlin' that was played regularly
on his show. Ed's broadcasting career
lasted over 50 year and he was
'Look out for Look-in' - how it was advertised, with
Stewpot on the cover. The Chopper incidentally, was a major sales
success, although was the cause of many unfortunate accidents,
particularly because of gearstick placement. It was rubbish to ride,
but looked the part!
Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart was born in Exmouth,
the son of a Treasury solicitor,
in 1941. Attending school at Eagle
House School, Sandhurst, Berkshire
and St Edward's School, Oxford,
before beginning his broadcasting
career on a local radio station in
A 'Trannie'
What was meant by the word 'trannie' in the 1970s. It's what all
teenagers listened to on a Sunday evening in their bedrooms
when the Official Chart Countdown was announced.
a regular on Top of the Pops and a
presenter on Crackerjack, broadcasting
to millions of viewers. Ed moved
to Radio 2 in 1980, presenting Family
Favourites before being dropped
known for his gentle, self effacing
manner. This Exmouth boy will be
fondly missed by many.
Editor
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