103.2 Dublin City fm has dedicated a studio to the memory of Bill Drakeford. Bill began broadcasting with the station when it got its first two-week licence nearly twenty years ago.

Bill’s weekly two-hour show, ‘A World of Music’ had a huge listenership every Sunday. He mixed classical, jazz and quirky with interviews and live performances.

Speaking at the dedication, Margaret Roche, Chairperson of Dublin City fm said: “Bill could have chosen to broadcast on any number of stations but it was our luck that he chose Dublin City fm. He was an absolutely true gentleman– unfailingly courteous to all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. Somebody called him the father of the station.”

The formal dedication of the new studio was attended by Bill’s family– his three sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren– and his many fellow broadcasters, admirers, friends and neighbours.

Above: Bill Drakeford junior, grandson of the legendary broadcaster of the same name.