People are paying tribute to the late Terry Wogan by sharing the moment he said goodbye to BBC Radio 2 listeners in 2009.

The broadcaster died aged 77 on Sunday morning after a short battle with cancer.

A message he broadcast during his last Wake Up To Wogan show has struck even more of a chord with people today, as they remember his velvety voice and warm character.

In it he said: “This is the day I have been dreading – inevitable morning when you and I come to the parting of ways.”

Wake Up To Wogan ran for 16 years on BBC Radio 2.

He went on: “It’s always been a source of enormous pride to me that you have come together in my name, that you are proud to call yourself my listeners, that you think of me as a friend, someone that you are close enough to laugh with, to poke fun at and occasionally, when the world seemed just a little too cruel, to shed a tear with.

“And the years together with you have not only been a pleasure, but a privilege. You have allowed me to share your lives with you. When you tell me how important I have been in your lives, it’s very moving. You have been every bit as important in mine.

“We’ve been through at least a couple of generations together. For many of you, your children like mine, have children of their own. And your support for Children In Need has been consistent and magnificent.

“I’m not going to pretend that this is not a sad day, you can probably hear it in my voice. I’m going to miss the laughter and the fun of our mornings together…

“Thank you, thank you for being my friend.”