Laughter and tears as fans farewell ABC radio host Richard Glover after 28 years on air

Host of ABC Sydney Drive wanted to highlight joy in the everyday' rather than report on terrible things'

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In the competitive world of talk radio Richard Glover is the great survivor who stayed on top and chose the manner of his exit after almost three decades on ABC radio.

The former Sydney Morning Herald journalist has owned the Drive slot in Sydney for 26 of his 28 years on the ABC, offering listeners a mix of hard news, insightful interviews and what he says is the silly and stupid" that makes up the life of a city.

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