Radio producer Phil ‘The Collector’ Swern has passed away

Producer and music collector Phil Swern has died after a long illness.

The news was posted on social media this morning by his friend and colleague, Tony Blackburn.

It said: “I am so sad to say that my dear friend of over 60 years Phil The Collector Swern passed away yesterday after a long illness.

“He was very respected in the music business for his music knowledge and professionalism, but above all he was a lovely kind and funny man.

“I was so glad I saw him and...