Charlie Wilde, Kiss 100, Pt Deux

Charlie Wilde on the air at Kiss 100 in London. He was the first American to host a morning show (breakfast show) in London. He moved to London in December, 1995, but did not receive his work permit until May of 1996. Even then, the British Government would only issue a permit for 6 months. He remained on the air (due to court battles between Kiss 100 and the Home Office) until August, 1997, when he was forcibly removed from the studio in the middle of a show. He was deported in November of 1997, and remained on INTERPOL's restricted travel list for the next two years.

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• Kiss
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• Wilde
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• Radio
• Morning Show
• Kiss 100
• London
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• Disc Jockey Celebrity Live
• Michael
• Jackson
• Interview

[wildepilot]

Captain... I happen to know (and DIDN'T have to look it up!) that your title is derived from the Greek word katepánō (Greek: κατεπάνω, lit. "[the one] placed at the top", and that is an appropriate description of you. Most "ancillary players" on radio shows are just that, but you were not just a "traffic guy." Your TALENT was an integral part of what made this stupid little breakfast show tick! (Same goes for G-Man, Michelle, Dawn, Colin, and others.) Miss "it," but even more, miss YOU ALL!

[tristonrussell]

great times......great show.....great to see......peace and love from the capt

[PaulHussey01]

Charlie - you were a big part of the soundtrack to my youth mate! I have such happy memories of your time in London - hope you do too fella. P

[CharlieCharles432]

I actually remember listening to this Michael Jackson wind-up and still have it on tape!!!!

[tristonrussell]

Twas a great thing you did in London mate......and if you could do that when you were hungover on fine Scotch Malts....just imagine what you could do sober! :) Captain Out.