BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

DJ spent almost three decades working for corporation, and was best known for Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000

The broadcaster Andy Kershaw, best known for the BBC Radio 1 show he hosted for 15 years, has died aged 66, his family told the corporation.

His long career working for the BBC began in 1984 as host of the rock music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. He also co-presented the corporation’s television coverage of Live Aid.