JONATHAN RUFFLE | ENCORE!

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Recorded: 13 June 2026  Released in full to REJ Platinum subscribers: 27 June 2026. Released on REJ Silver on 4 July 2026.

Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock

Welcome to ENCORE! on REJ.World.

FULL EPISODE: BBC Radio's Steve Wight is often credited with Elton's Sacrifice reaching number 1 on its second release in 1990. We talk to Jonathan Ruffle, producer of Steve Wright in the Afternoon, about the day in June 1990 when Elton appeared on the show to say a thank you. Hear how the show was put together and enjoy Pinner's latest offering Rocket Man on Radio One.

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