Annie Nightingale: First female DJ on BBC Radio 1 and broadcasting trailblazer
Annie Nightingale was a trailblazer in the world of broadcasting, having become the first woman to DJ on BBC Radio 1 during a time where misogyny pervaded the industry.
The radio station’s longest-serving presenter supported waves of popular music genres including prog rock, German electronica, punk, acid house and grime and her powerful influence on the world of British music culture cannot be understated.
The DJ said she faced a “huge
