Overview
- BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Roger Lyon announced her death in a Facebook post praising her broadcasting voice and kindness.
- Collins helped launch BBC Radio Merseyside in 1967, the BBC’s third local service, which began broadcasting from Commerce House in Liverpool.
- She spent many years at the station as a presenter, Senior Producer and at times acting Programme Controller, mentoring fellow broadcasters.
- Her work included programmes such as Junior Spin, and she appeared on air about four years ago to reflect on her career.
- She was married to jazz critic and broadcaster Steve Voce, who died in 2023.