$5 Million. Dave became unhappy with new policy changes at Radio 1 and he famously resigned on air in August 1993, (he was due to leave in ten weeks' time when his contract expired). He presented the weekday lunchtime show (early 70's), teatime show 'It's DLT OK!' After a few years of pirate radio bombardment and the trends showing a listenership interest in rock, the BBC launched Radio 1 in 1967 and ushered in the new era of rock presenters. She had told the court she was left "shaking" after the incident. Then he walked out and was never heard of again. They were played by comedians Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield respectively. Travis then touched her ribcage before sliding his hands up to her breasts in a 'squeezing grope'. 3.3M . Moderation. [13] On his return to the UK, Travis returned to the north of England and continued to promote his own shows in Blackpool, Bury and the surrounding areas. . Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. From spring 1966 until early 1969 he co-presented the monthly Beat-Club pop programme, [1] [3] on television in Germany together with Uschi Nerke. The 72-year-old DJ, who starred on Radio 1 from 1968 to 1993, avoided jail when he was convicted of indecent assault in 2014. [19] He left in September 2018 due to back pain but returned on 29 February 2020. Travis was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years. [25] The other, presenter Vivien Creegor, claimed Travis "jiggled her breasts" when she was live on BBC Radio 4 in the 1980s. [4] In February 2014, he was found not guilty on twelve of the counts, with the jury unable to reach a decision on a further two counts. Dave Lee Travis, whose Magic AM radio show has been taken off air, was arrested yesterday by detectives investigating allegations of sexual abuse. DJ Dave Lee Travis pictured shortly after he had been convicted of indecent assault by a jury at Southwark Crown Court, The ex-Top of the Pops presenter (pictured leaving court on the day of his 2014 trial) was cleared on a second charge of indecent assault. [ citation needed ]. He told her: 'You shouldn't be smoking think about what it is doing to your poor little lungs'. He moved to BBC Radio 1 where he became one of the station's leading presenters during the 1970s and 1980s, and a regular presenter of Top of the Pops. DETAILS BELOW. [96] . The jury were unable to agree a verdict on another charge of sexual assault and were discharged, The 72-year-old DJ, who starred on Radio 1 from 1968 to 1993, avoided jail when he was convicted of indecent assault in 2014. [8] The Newsbeat news and sport bulletins were presented by Tina Daheley at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 and 9:30; there was also entertainment news from Sinead Garven at approximately 7:45 each morning. Michael Leckebusch . 26 Feb Feb Giving evidence at the trial of Dave Lee Travis, former Showaddywaddy lead singer Dave Bartram said "on regular occasions" the band would be introduced on stage by Top Of The Pops presenters and . [28], In October 2013, Travis was charged with 14 allegations of indecent assault and one of sexual assault between 1976 and 2008, relating to 11 female complainants aged between 15 and 29 at the time of the alleged offences. Mike Read's professional broadcasting career began in March 1976 at Reading's Radio 210, where he co-hosted a show with Steve Wright, before joining Radio Luxembourg late in 1977. . [36] On 8 December 2015, the Court of Appeal rejected Travis's bid to overturn his conviction. Giving Victims a Voice is a report published in January 2013, relating to allegations of sexual abuse made against English DJ and BBC Television presenter Jimmy Savile (19262011) as part of the Operation Yewtree criminal investigation. Hes done it all from BBC Radio 1, Magic FM & Top Of The Pops on TV. Born in Buxton, Derbyshire in 1945 as David Griffin, Dave began his working career as a designer of shop interiors, photographer and club DJ in the Manchester area. He appeared in Peter Kay 's music video for the single I'm Gonna Be . The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) jointly produced this report. Source of Money. Welcome back. Dave Lee Travis continued presenting various television shows, filling in for hosts and hosting the syndicated Breakfast Show for Classic Gold in Bournemouth. Other TV appearances include The Weakest Link, Noel's House Party, The Mrs Merton Show, Stars Reunited, Kick Start, Dave's Lee's and Travis's and Today with Des and Mel. He was born in Buxton, Derbyshire.He started being a presenter for BBC Radio 1 in 1967. 2012 Arrest . The retrial began on 5 September 2014. "The prosecution of sexual offences is often difficult and complex, perhaps even more so when the allegations are from some years ago. Mike Smash and Dave Nice are two fictional television characters who first appeared in the early 1990s TV sketch show Harry Enfield's Television Programme. He told the court: 'My feeling was, if you think back to that time, the idea we'd call the police and say 'Dave Lee Travis grabbed (the woman's) t***', it wouldn't have gone anywhere. One off special Im surprised Absolute Radio Pirates havent decided to do the whole lot. She fled to her boss, BBC producer Peter Kessler, and told him: 'Oh my God, Dave Lee Travis just grabbed my t*ts'. The star has always denied the offence of which he was found guilty. [24], In 2007, Travis appeared in the video for the Comic Relief version of the Proclaimers song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", performed by Peter Kay and Matt Lucas. DLT's interests include photography and classic cars. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [1] At night and weekends he began working as a DJ at the Oasis Club in Manchester, making use of a Dansette autochanger. IrishPete2022 [13] [44]. . Travis was cleared by the jury of this charge. DJ Dave Lee Travis carrying his wife Marianne Bergqvist following their wedding in 1971, Despite not working in the five years since he was arrested the former Top of the Pops presenter will be hosting a two-hour weekend show on a new station, United DJs Radio, where he is expected to host with other big names such as Mike Read and Tony Prince, The BBC edited out images that showed Dave Lee Travis molesting a 17-year-old girl during the filming of Top Of The Pops, it was claimed in court during his trial, Travis was found guilty of groping the young woman behind the scenes of this appearance on the Mrs Merton show. [29], On 28 March 2014, it was reported Travis would face another charge of indecent assault as well as the retrial on the two outstanding counts. [20] Travis remained a regular presenter through 1984. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Dave Lee Travis's net worth In 2012 and 2013, the British Broadcasting Corporation was involved in a series of investigations, accusations and scandals related to sexual abuse committed by employees, and the reporting of allegations of abuse by others. In about 90% of cases the abuser is a person known to the child. Features include Yesterday's Quiz and the Ten Minute Takeover, alongside Game of Phones and Unpopular Opinions. On 8 August 1993, Travis resigned on-air during his Sunday morning show, stating that he could not agree with changes that were being made to Radio 1. Dave Lee Travis is a famous Radio Host, who was born on May 25, 1945 in United Kingdom.An English radio show host who is known under the nicknames The Hairy Monster and DLT. In October 2012, two former BBC employees alleged that Travis had sexually assaulted several women during his time at the BBC. Dave Lee Travis Show jingle wack wack oops! In November 1973, Travis first presented BBC1's Top of the Pops as a replacement for Kenny Everett. Additionally, transitions between regular hosts have often been bridged by stand-ins. It is hosted by Greg James since 20 August 2018 as the show's 16th presenter. Another DJ added is the legend Eddy Grant. The 7AM pips, News, DLT & Jock Swon (7mins). 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Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Dave Lee Travis leaves Southwark Crown Court with his wife Marianne Griffin after being found not guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault, Charges: Travis denies any wrongdoing and insists he has never assaulted anyone, Travis was found guilty of groping a researcher in her 20s behind the scenes of the Mrs Merton Show, INDECENT ASSAULT ON MRS MERTON SHOW CREW MEMBER - GUILTY. Dave Lee Travis has spoken about making a comeback almost four years after being convicted of indecent assault. [1] In January 2021, the show returned to broadcasting five days per week.[2]. Shamed Dave Lee Travis tells for the first time today how he is preparing for a shock radio comeback - nearly four years after being found guilty of a sex offence.. In 2002, Travis left Classic Gold to work for the British Army's Garrison FM. Travis was cleared of the two charges he was being retried for after a jury was unable to reach verdicts at an earlier trial. Moyles was the longest-serving Radio 1 breakfast show presenter, having hosted Radio 1's The Chris Moyles Show for eight years from 2004 to 2012. (inc.P Schofield) '89 (3mins), Dave unable to stop laughing when contestant says 'baton', DLT's age revealed! He then took over The Radio 1 Breakfast Show from Noel Edmonds in May 1978 and continued in this slot until January 1981. Tagged #dlt #dave lee travis #radio 1. In 2012 Dave Lee Travis was arrested by Metropolitan police detectives investigating allegations of historical sexual offences. From spring 1966 until early 1969 he co-presented the monthly Beat-Club pop programme,[1][3] on television in Germany together with Uschi Nerke. This is great Dave Lee Travis back on air . He was investigated on charges of indecent assault, along with many other high profile media personalities, as part of Operation Yewtree in 2012: he narrowly escaped prison as a result. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 77 years old group. He will appear Saturday nights from 10pm. 7am until 10am) since 29 June 2020, in which 10am until 11am was allocated for Radio 1 Anthems, also with Greg James. Travis was found not guilty of putting his hands inside the trousers of a woman who was working on the pantomime Aladdin in 1990. [7], Born in Buxton, Derbyshire, [1] Travis was raised in Manchester. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Who is Dave Lee Travis: Dave Lee Travis is a famous Radio Host. This drove the BBC and the British Government nuts! The BBC's Matt Prodger reports on the trial against Dave Lee Travis. Peter Rowell is an English former radio and television presenter. The jury of six men and six women found him guilty of indecently assaulting a woman on 17 January 1995, while she was working on the BBC's comedy chat programme the Mrs Merton Show. [7] On 26 October 2017, it was reported that the show recorded 4.93million weekly listeners between July and September down from 5.5million last quarter, a record low. Your email address will not be published. before reemerging as "Dr Fox" in 2020 to host the UDJ "Heritage Chart" countdown. Later, the presenter lost an appeal to get the charge squashed. Travis, who left the court with his wife Marianne after being granted bail, will be sentenced on Friday. 182.0K . Since confirming they were continuing as a band in a New Year's Eve message to fans, Foo Fighters have confirmed 11 headline festival appearances in the United States, Germany, Japan and Brazil. [34] On Friday 26 September 2014 he was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years. Dave currently lives with his wife in Buckinghamshire. The pair starred alongside Travis at the Hawth theatre inCrawley, West Sussex, at the time of one alleged assault, which Travis was cleared of today, SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REPORTER - JURY FAILED TO REACH A VERDICT, NOT GUILTY VERDICT RECORDED. However in March 2014, it was reported that he would be facing another charge of indecent assault as well as the retrial on the two outstanding counts. 14 June 1980 Peter Powell 24-hour Lawnmower Grand Prix, Manor Farm, Holt, Wiltshire. Moderation. On leaving Radio 1, Travis hosted a networked Sunday morning show (10am 1pm) across some of the UK's commercial radio stations. In 1976, an on-air parody of C W McCall's US hit Convoy led to a release of the song Convoy GB as a single, recorded with fellow DJ Paul Burnett under the name Laurie Lingo and the Dipsticks. In 1976, Travis took over the weekday teatime slot, 4:30 5:45pm (extended to run 4:30 7pm in 1977). [5] Travis faced a retrial on the two outstanding counts, with an additional alleged offence from 1995. I think we should leave it now. 'The unfortunate thing is that nowadays someone only has to say something and that's enough to stop a person's career.'. [2] Travis said he was "touched" but "not surprised" that she had remembered it. Travis began his broadcasting career on the pirate radio station Radio Caroline in 1965. Rolf Harris is an Australian entertainer whose career has encompassed work as a musician, singer-songwriter, composer, comedian, actor, painter and television personality. on the Internet. In 1971, he was promoted to the weekday lunchtime show from 11am to 1pm, moving back to Sunday mornings in 1973 and also presenting the Radio 1 Club on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm. [18], Travis returned to the radio in April 2018 presenting a Saturday show on United DJs Radio. The assault which 'felt like ages' lasted for 10-15 seconds before the 'shaking' victim escaped his clutches. Travis began his career spinning discs at the Oasis Club in Manchester on a part time basis. And the jury failed to reach a verdict on an allegation that he groped a journalist's chest when she interviewed him at his home in 2008. He spent much of his career in North West England. Dave Lee Travis (born 25 May 1945), also known as DLT, is a British radio and television presenter. In 1976, an on-air parody of C W McCall's US hit Convoy led to a release of the song Convoy GB as a single, recorded with fellow DJ Paul Burnett under the name Laurie Lingo and the Dipsticks. [20] Travis remained a regular presenter through 1984. The disc jockey said his arrest on suspicion of sexual offences was "nothing to do with kids" and denied any wrongdoing. On 13 February, Travis was found not guilty on twelve counts, and the jury failed to reach a verdict on the remaining two counts. ''I remember the days people used to touch people and you would kick them in the balls," he had told the officers. As a Radio and TV presenter he was able to give drag racing a huge media profile; a major factor in broadening the sport's appeal. He was also the studio host for the first series of the UK version of Survivor. The woman claimed Travis then kept his hands on her breasts for four seconds before pulling them away and carried on as if nothing had happened. Mark Goodier is a British radio disc jockey best known for his time on BBC Radio 1 between 1987 and 2002. 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