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Radio London 21st Aug 1965 Earl Richman
It was our Fab Forty compiler, Alan Field, who discovered the sad news that in May 2001, the man known to Radio London listeners as Earl Richmond passed away and was cremated in Bangkok.
"John Dienn, everybody's favourite MC at parties, passed away midweek, in Pattaya. He was 75.
Peter Corbett, who last spoke to John
"He became a legend in radio for his sprightly morning shows and, later, afternoon and evening classical and jazz sessions. He was planning a programme on radio from 9pm to 1am. For a man in poor health, living alone, at 75, John Dienn was with Radio London right from its beginning in 1964. He became Ben Toney's third recruit to the Big L broadcasting staff, having previously worked for Forces Broadcasting Services and TV companies.
Earl used the April 16th, 1966 Disc and Music Echo Radio London column, to announce that he would be leaving the ship that week.
