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Legendary Shock Jocks To Reunite For Medina Date

Two of the Isle of Wight's most prominent DJs of the nineties and noughties are making a comeback onto the local scene.

Between 1992 and 2009 Alex 'Big Al' Dyke and David 'The Doc' Holmes' daily lunchtime phone-in became 'must listen to' entertainment on Isle of Wight Radio.

For 17 years, workshops, garages, homes and offices across the south all tuned in to hear the dynamic duo winding up the Island population with their mischievous, outrageous and sometimes downright daft shenanigans.

Controversial subjects ranged from banning all drivers over the age of 55 from Island roads to moving the Isle of Wight Festival to Southsea and welcoming grey squirrels to the Island.

The duo are set to recreate their hilarious radio hijinks for one night only, with all proceeds going to local end of life charity Mountbatten.

DJ Alex Dyke, aka Big Al, said:

“I’m really excited to return to the scene of the crime for a one-off special and let’s make no bones about it, we’re proud to say this is a cash grab for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

"Not only to help the people in the 16 beds but also the 2,000 Islanders who benefit from at-home care along with the Wellow Unit at St Mary’s which is the hospice in the hospital."

David Holmes, aka The Doc, added:

“To this day, strangers still tell me how much they miss the old phone-in. Incredibly they’ll recall certain ones in forensic detail.

"Big Al and I really miss those belly laughs and look forward to a night of giggles and mischief."

Big Al and Doc will be taking over Medina Theatre in Newport on Saturday March 11.

The event will see them play newly discovered clips and videos with some of the most memorable guests and callers joining them live on stage.

Tickets are available from the Medina Theatre box office or website.

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