Paul Chantler
Paul Chantler | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1959 |
| Died | March 31, 2024 (aged 64) |
| Career | |
| Style | Radio presenter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Paul Chantler (12 October 1959 – 31 March 2024) was a British radio broadcaster, author, and broadcasting executive who held senior programming roles at Chiltern Radio, Essex Radio, and Wireless Group and worked for the BBC.[1]
Career[edit]
In 1971, Chantler began his career working on Hospital Radio in Royal Tunbridge Wells.[2] While serving as Program Director for Chiltern Radio, Chantler launched the Galaxy radio station, and he would later serve as the Group Programme Director for Essex Radio and the Wireless Group. When BBC Radio Wiltshire launched in April 1989 under the name BBC Wiltshire Sound, Chantler was its first presenter.[3] Chantler later served as a consultant for other radio stations in the United Kingdom, such as Premier Christian Radio, Invicta, and Southern Sound.[4]
In 2022, radio broadcaster Paul Hollins and Chantler co-wrote Essential Media Law, a guide to libel and defamation. Following its popularity among content creators, the book was updated with a second edition in 2024.[5] In 2019, Chantler was named a fellow of the Radio Academy.[2]
Death[edit]
Chantler died on 31 March 2024, aged 64, in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Recently diagnosed with liver cancer, Chantler had been admitted to the hospital reporting breathing difficulties.[6][2]
References[edit]
- ^ "One of the founders of Podcast Radio, Paul Chantler has died". PodcastingToday. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ a b c "Beloved BBC radio star dies at 64 after battle with cancer as tributes pour in". Daily Express. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "BBC Wiltshire celebrates 30th birthday three decades on from first broadcast in 1989". Swindon Advertiser. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- ^ "Tributes paid to radio exec and friend of Premier, Paul Chantler". Premier Christian Radio. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Friends and colleagues pay tribute to radio executive and entrepreneur Paul Chantler". RadioToday. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Tributes paid after death of former radio executive Paul Chantler". KentOnline. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.