Bengo Media is to take over the production of two of BBC Radio Wales’ biggest live shows, Money for Nothing and Solid Gold Sunday.
Both shows are presented by legendary Welsh comedian and broadcaster, Owen Money. Owen has been a favourite of Radio Wales listeners since joining the station in the late 1980s.
Money For Nothing is a Saturday morning live request and dedication show (9am-12pm). It’s consistently been one of the most listened to shows on the station over the last decade.
Solid Gold Sunday (9.30am-12pm) is a music show, curated by Owen, featuring hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Bengo Media was awarded the production of both shows following a tendering process conducted by BBC Radio Wales. The company will take over production from 5th April 2025. It will begin a recruitment process for a producer for both shows immediately.
National Treasure
Owen Money started his Money for Nothing show in 1987 after a successful career as a singer and stand up comedian. He has presented TV and radio shows for BBC Wales for nearly 40 years. In 1997 was awarded two Sony Gold awards for his radio presenting.
Vicki Blight, Head of Radio and Commissioned Audio at Bengo Media said, “Owen Money is a national treasure in Wales. His shows are a cornerstone of the Radio Wales schedule. We’re excited to be working with Owen and to bring our live music radio experience, to help his shows go from strength to strength.”
Producing radio for the BBC
Bengo Media has a long track record of live radio production, as well as documentaries, for the BBC. Between 2018 and 2022, it produced “Sunday Morning With” on BBC Radio Wales featuring presenters including Carol Vorderman, Colin Jackson and Suzanne Packer, Connie Fisher and Jonathan Davies and Nigel Owens. Bengo Media currently produces BBC Radio 2’s weekday Early Breakfast Show with Owain Wyn Evans. It also produced Dance Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies and the Great British Groups That Broke America for Radio 2 last year. Also in 2024, Bengo Media produced the 8-part podcast series Strike for BBC Sounds.
Steve Austins, co-founder and Creative Director of Bengo Media said, “We’re over the moon to be producing Owen Money’s weekend shows for BBC Radio Wales. As a former head of the station, I know only too well about the connection Owen has with his audiences. We’re looking forward to maintaining Owen’s position as one of the most popular presenters on Radio Wales.