DJ blunder makes world headlines

DJ Andy Greener broadcast for an hour unaware he was not live

A radio DJ who spent an hour talking on his breakfast show without realising that listeners could not hear has made headlines across the world.

Andy Greener, a volunteer DJ at Radio Teesdale, forgot to press a crucial button to make his show live.

Since the blunder, he has received messages of support from the US while a Dutch fan has even recorded a tribute song, called Push The Button.

The DJ said he now checks every few minutes that the show is still on air.

He added: "The reaction has been unbelievable.

"I've had someone from Kansas in America record some messages for the show and a fan from Holland send in his own song.

"When I put my name into Google there are hundreds of articles about me."

I've been double-checking and triple-checking the right buttons are all down DJ Andy Greener

Instead of his show last Wednesday, listeners heard 60 minutes of music and jingles as an automated back-up system kicked in to prevent radio silence.

"My first reaction when I realised was 'What have I done?', but I wouldn't change history after how it has gone," Greener said.

Station manger Peter Dixon said the whole community was talking about the red-faced presenter.

"I've had so many people ringing up wanting to talk to Andy and also offering to become volunteers.

"It's true what they say - any publicity is good publicity," he said.

To make sure the DJ does not make the same mistake twice, he has made a few changes.

"I've been double-checking and triple-checking the right buttons are all down and even brought in a portable radio so I can hear if the show is going out," Greener added.