"Broadcaster has thought outside the envelope before and it hasn't turned out badly"
"Like Clockwork by The Boomtown Rats was the first song ever played on 2FM, then Radio 2, way back in 1979."
"The legendary figure who introduced the song, the peerless Larry Gogan, has gone to his well-earned rest in that great DJ booth in the sky. The Boomtown Rats lead singer has transformed from punk provocateur Bob 'The Gob' Geldof to a potential presidential candidate."
"Have you tried Focail and Conundrum? Daily word puzzles designed to test your vocabulary and lateral thinking skills."
Broadcaster programming embraced unconventional choices with positive results. Like Clockwork by The Boomtown Rats was the first song aired on 2FM and later Radio 2 in 1979. Larry Gogan, the presenter who introduced that record, has passed away and is noted for his long broadcasting presence. The Boomtown Rats frontman Bob 'The Gob' Geldof has moved from punk provocateur to being discussed as a potential presidential candidate. Separate daily features titled Focail and Conundrum present word puzzles aimed at testing vocabulary and lateral thinking skills.
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