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Cars 2
Next week Cars 2 is released onto DVD and Blu-ray and is tipped to be a hit in the chart. In the film, race car Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and tow truck Mater head to Japan and Europe to compete in the World Grand Prix, but Mater becomes sidetracked with international espionage. Prior to it’s release Gateway 97.8 spoke to Owen Wilson, the voice of main character Lightning McQueen, about his thoughts on the film. How excited were you to voice Lightning McQueen again in “Cars 2”? I was very excited to return to...
read moreChinese New Year on Coffee and Tea
It doesn’t seem a year ago that the lions invaded the studio but they came back and did it all again as part of the celebrations for Chinese New Year. In keeping with tradition the lion ripped down the lettuce, which we had hung up in the studio, and digested it before then spitting it out again; giving something back – representing growth and good fortune. You can see above what was left when it had all died down again and peace restored in the studio . Happy Chinese New Year! Share/Bookmark
read moreA Well Deserved Catch Up!
I’m sure you’ll all agree the weeks are now disappearing with Christmas, at the time of writing, only 8 days away! For me it doesn’t seem that long ago we had the shades on while enjoying the October heatwave. Over the past few years we have experienced heavy snow in the lead up to the main day but in contrast this year it has just been freeeezzzziinnng, and extremely windy. Last week I was very grateful to Harry for taking over the hotseat while I was away in the Belgium city of Brussels looking around the EU buildings and...
read moreAnniversary
A year already? You’re kidding right? The time has actually just flown by. On the 25th September 2010 your local radio station launched onto the airwaves and brought Coffee and Tea to many homes and cars in the Basildon area. A year on, and with a fair few radio features tried then thrown out, we’re still going strong! This week, as it’s our anniversary, I’ve got a brand new single lined up from Ed Sheeran and I’ll throw in a few surprises as well. See you there! Saturday afternoons from twelve until...
read moreCoffee & Tea
Hi there, Did you see this tornado near the Basildon Town Centre today!? Pretty cool stuff! Hope you’re well, its been a while, and you’ve had a good week. The weekend is just about here which means Coffee and Tea is on your airwaves between 12 and 3. I’m back for the first time in 3 weeks live in the studio and I must say a massive thanks to Ros for sitting in over the past weeks. It’s also the first time me and Kurt (of Weekend Breakfast) have done our shows as normal for over a month! Tomorrow I have the debut of the new Example...
read moreStage School in Town
The Tina Phelps Stage school in Southend is busy preparing for their show to be held at the Towngate Theatre Basildon. It is taking place on Friday April 8th and Saturday April 9th at 7.30pm. More than 150 pupils ranging from age 2yrs and up are paying tribute to legends such as Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Freddie Mercury and many more. Tickets are available on the door although to be sure of a seat please call Tina Phelps Stage School on 01702 469819 Share/Bookmark
read moreDigital TV Switchover
About Gateway 97.8
Gateway 97.8 is the local community radio station for the Basildon and East Thurrock areas of South Essex, providing news, sport and information to the local population. 