Who was the old woman on Steve Wright In The Afternoon?

Stephen Richard Wright MBE was an English disc jockey, radio personality, and occasional television presenter, credited with introducing the morning zoo format on British radio, known for its zany, multi-personality approach.

Who was the old woman on Steve Wright’s In The Afternoon?

In 2016 Wright said it was “a sad loss” following the death of Joyce Frost, who often discussed the news when she appeared as The Old Woman on his Steve Wright In The Afternoon programme.

He worked with a string of famous DJs, many of whom shaped the nature of music culture in Britain for decades. From Tony Blackburn and Annie Nightingale to Janice Long and Mike Smith, this is what happened to radio’s most famous generation.

‘The Old Woman’ was a regular co-host on the show for many years. She would come on to discuss the news of the day, share some ‘factoids’ and interview guests.

Her identity was a closely guarded secret and for anyone who worked on the show or at Radio 2 in general, the question of “Who is The Old Woman?” was one they’d frequently be asked.