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Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 12:08 GMT

In pictures: Alan Freeman

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Disc jockey Alan Freeman, who has died aged 79, joined the BBC in 1960, after coming to the UK from his native Australia.

Alan Freeman in 1966

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His US-influenced, energetic style of presentation helped revolutionise music radio in the UK.

Alan Freeman in 1968

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He became one of BBC radio's biggest stars, transferring his talents to TV in 1968 in the show All Systems Freeman.

Alan Freeman in 1974

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Freeman's catchphrase-peppered patter - "not 'arf!", "stay bright!", "alright?" - made him a favourite with listeners.

Alan Freeman and fellow Radio 1 DJs in 1974

Alan Freeman and fellow Radio 1 DJs in 1974

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Freeman (far right) joined Radio 1 at its launch in 1967, and stayed with the station until 1979, hosting a range of shows.

Alan Freeman in 1984

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Always happy to send himself up, Freeman appeared in a 1984 episode of The Young Ones, as a disc-spinning God.

John Peel and Alan Freeman in 1988

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Fellow Radio 1 DJ John Peel was one of many friends Freeman had in the radio industry.

Francis Rossi, Alan Freeman and Rick Parfitt in 1992

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He returned to Radio 1 in 1989, in time to mark his 65th birthday three years later. Status Quo were among those wishing him well.

Bob Harris and Alan Freeman

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Towards the end of the 1990s, Freeman took his Pick of the Pops show to Radio 2, joining fellow veteran DJ Bob Harris.

Alan Freeman

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Freeman's last show before he retired in 2001 was a classical music programme - a reminder of his ability to adapt to different styles throughout his career.

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