Betty and Beryl's success spells hope for us all...

At last night's Sony Radio Awards, Chris Evans reminded us all that they've been gathering to reward the brightest and best in radio for the past 30 years. Who was at last night's events who was also at the very first awards night, mused Chris... The answer was right in front of him, in the form of one Tony Blackburn.

Talking of radio longevity - or maintaining your career even at a grand old age - we can all take heart from the might success story that is a unique double act called Betty and Beryl, of BBC Radio Humberside fame.

At a combined age of 176, Betty and Beryl are two distinctly northern ladies with attitude. They have a headline-grabbing weekly show which is fast becoming a cult, and earned them a prestigious Sony award, beating even the likes of Frank Skinner and Adam and Joe.

Congratulations to those lovely ladies and thanks for giving hope to us all.