‘I’ve been at 3AW since time began’: Philip Brady wraps up a seven-decade career

Nathan Jolly

February 3, 2025 7:28

Philip Brady announced his retirement on air during his Radio 3AW show on Sunday night, wrapping up a radio and television career that spans seven decades.

Brady made the announcement during Remember When with Simon Owens, in a pre-recorded message. He was last heard on the show on January 12.

“Well, it’s come to this,” he told listeners. “After 67 years in the business, I’m quitting, and I’m very sad to be leaving.

“I’ve been around forever — and I’ve been at 3AW since time began — but it’s time to move on and give the younger guys a go.

“I love each and every one of you and I treasure our friendship, but it’s time to move on for the younger guys.”

Brady’s career started on fledging television station GTV9 in 1958, where he quickly became one of the network’s biggest stars, regularly appearing on variety show In Melbourne Tonight, and hosting various game shows throughout the ’60s.

He joined 3AW in 1971, then bounced between a number of radio stations — including radio 3UZ, 3AK, and Easy Listening 97 Tweed Heads — before returning to 3AW in 1990 to co-host nostalgia program Remember When, and the weeknight show Nightline.

“We wish Philip all the best and thank him for being such a huge part of the Melbourne media over many decades,” the station said in a statement, following Brady’s announcement.

“We particularly thank him for his amazing work on 3AW, keeping his huge and loyal audience company, and always entertained.”

This morning, on 3AW Breakfast, the station’s entertainment reporter Peter Ford called Brady “a gentleman of the industry”, saying he has “so much love and respect for the audience”.