A programme for Roger Watterson

Perspective

Sunday, 10 November 2019 - 52 minutes

This week, we dedicated the programme to one of the Isle of Man's best-known and most respected broadcasters.

It was announced on Thursday (7 Nov) that Roger Watterson had passed away, at the age of 77.

Roger's involvement with Manx Radio began in 1974, when he co-authored a report into the station.

He was elected to the House of Keys in 1976, and appointed to the Broadcasting Commission and the Manx Radio Management Committee.

He served one term, in Middle, between 1976 and 1981.

On-air, he will be best remembered as the voice of Sunday Opinion and the Mannin Line on Manx Radio for 27 years from 1992.

Perhaps fittingly, Andy Wint broke the news on the Mannin Line on Thursday - we hear that moment, as well as a chat with Roger's widow, Gwen, and his namesake Juan Watterson SHK live on the programme.

There's also an extended chat with former colleagues of Roger's, Charlie Webster and James Davis, plus Roger's final appearance on radio - a guest appearance on Sarah Hendy’s ‘The Power of Radio’ programme from earlier this year.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:45pm on Thursday, 14 November at St Ninian's Church in Douglas, followed by private cremation.

A programme for Roger Watterson

Perspective

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