Hugo Duncan
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| Born | 26 March 1950 Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Radio presenter singer |
Hugo Duncan (Hugh Anthony Duncan) (born 26 March 1950, in Strabane) is a singer and BBC broadcaster born in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1950.[1] His nickname is "The wee man from Strabane" or "Uncle Hugo".[2][3]
In the early 70s, he was spotted on a TV talent show on RTÉ and signed by the then fledgling Release Records,[4] which later spawned such stars as Philomena Begley, Ray Lynam, and Eurovision star Johnny Logan.[5]
By the time he was twenty-one he had formed his own band, Hugo Duncan and the Tall Men, and had a number one hit in the Irish charts with "Dear God".[6]
Hugo joined Radio Foyle during the 1980s doing holiday relief, after which he was offered a job presenting his own show on a weekly basis. He also presents a show on Radio Foyle, every Sunday from 14:00 to 16:00.
From 1997 to 2002, Duncan co-hosted "Town Challenge" with George Jones, Christine Lampard and Tom McDermott.[7]
In October 1998, he was given the opportunity to present Hugo Duncan's Country Afternoon on Radio Ulster each weekday from 13:30 to 15:00.[8] The theme tune used on his BBC Radio Ulster show is "Rocky Top", while he closes each programme with "Yakety Sax" (also known as the theme to The Benny Hill Show). In 2023, Duncan celebrated 25 years with Radio Ulster.[9][10]
In 2001, along with Eamonn Holmes, Hugo appeared in episode two of series one of popular BBC NI comedy Give My Head Peace.
Hugo is also a member of BBC Northern Ireland's team during their annual Children in Need appeal. In 2006, Hugo dressed up as Britney Spears and performed a version of her song "...Baby One More Time".[11]
In 2017 Duncan was declared bankrupt.[12][1]
In addition to his radio work, and Belfast Telegraph column,[13] Duncan plays regularly on the live circuit with shows throughout Ireland on a nightly basis, and regular tours to England and Scotland.[14]
References
- ^ a b "Hugo Duncan: 'Bankruptcy was tough, but watching my daughter Suzanne deal with cancer puts it all into perspective'". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 16 June 2018.
- ^ "Hugo Duncan: It was Danish delight as couple make the trip to Spain to see the wee man from Strabane". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Radio Ulster's Hugo Duncan inducted into the prestigious IMRO Radio Hall of Fame".
- ^ "Hugo Duncan - The Hits Of Hugo Duncan | Releases | Discogs".
- ^ "Release Records (2) | Discogs".
- ^ Savage, Joanne (22 January 2022). "'Everyone loves the best of country music across Ulster - it unites us'".
- ^ McCarthy, James Martin (14 May 2023). "Ten locally produced TV programmes we miss". Belfast Live.
- ^ "Hugo Duncan shares life experiences as he speaks out about social media attacks". StrabaneWeekly.co.uk. 30 April 2023.
- ^ "23K views · 506 reactions | Hugo Duncan's 25th anniversary | 🎉 It's Hugo's 25th anniversay in broadcasting and there were many familiar faces from Strabane and beyond who wanted to wish him well. Join Hugo today... | By BBC Radio Ulster | Facebook" – via Facebook.com.
- ^ Mullan, Kevin (9 March 2023). "BBC rows back on Radio Foyle cut proposals with promise of half-hour breakfast show and hourly news bulletins".
- ^ "Colin Farrell Set To Play Hugo Duncan In Movie, 'A Good Day To Die Diddly'". 18 March 2014.
- ^ "Hugo Duncan declared bankrupt". 23 December 2017.
- ^ "Hugo Duncan: It was Danish delight as couple make the trip to Spain to see the wee man from Strabane". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Glór Tíre - Rogha & Togha" – via TVProfil.com.
External links
- Hugo Duncan (BBC Radio Ulster)
- Discography
- Photos Of Hugo Duncan Outside Broadcast in Portadown Co. Armagh
- ISBN 978-0-85640-820-5
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