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John Randall, a cherished presenter on BBC Radio Guernsey, has passed away at the age of 68 after a brief illness. Over the course of 25 years with BBC Radio Guernsey, Randall became a well-known and beloved presence for many listeners, having initially joined to host the station’s first dedicated local afternoon program. However, his career in broadcasting began much earlier, dating back to 1988 when he worked on Offshore Radio. Four years afterwards, he played a key role in launching Island FM, the island’s inaugural full-time commercial radio station.
In his later years, Randall continued to engage audiences by presenting an evening show on Mondays and Fridays as well as a Sunday afternoon program broadcast across both Guernsey and Jersey. Looking back on his time with the BBC, Randall expressed how deeply connected he felt with the community he served. He said, “I like going out and doing all the fun bits, like the Donkey Derby. I love raising money for charities. I love helping people, I really do. I give up my own time to do it and it’s fun. It’s meeting people as well and putting smiles on faces which is what I enjoy doing.”
Michelle Danielle, executive producer at BBC Guernsey, described Randall as “one of a kind.” She recounted a personal anecdote about how he helped her find a second-hand washing machine simply by spreading the word, demonstrating his unwavering enthusiasm for assisting others. “He loved nothing more than helping people,” she said. “At work he embraced the role of being our ambassador in the community. He loved BBC Guernsey and the people that work here and we loved him back. A huge part of us will always be missing.”
Throughout his life, Randall was instrumental in raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for various charities, including BBC Children in Need. He frequently lent his support to local causes and major island events, often serving as an auctioneer. Isla Blatchford from BBC Guernsey highlighted his remarkable generosity and ability to rally support, sharing that Randall’s encouragement helped her raise nearly £40,000 for charity over two decades. She said, “I think one of the best things about John was his ability to get people on board to help raise money for all sorts of causes. He could talk anyone into anything it seemed.” Stephanie Marshall, senior head of content production for the West, South West, and Channel Islands, praised him as a “kind and generous man, who would light up any room.” She added, “For more than a quarter of a century, John’s voice has been heard across the region, and it’s hard to imagine anyone on the Channel Islands who wouldn’t recognise his distinctive style. He will be deeply missed, and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.”
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