Janet Alldis at the DHLab

December 22, 2023

Dominique Santana and Jil Gaertner had the privilege of hosting Janet Alldis and her husband at the Digital History Lab (DH-Lab) at the C2DH in Belval. Janet is the daughter of Barry Alldis, a renowned radio broadcaster known for his work with Radio Luxembourg 208. Andy O’Dwyer, the head of the DH-Lab of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History demonstrated the various digitalization processes. She brought an invaluable collection of archival materials from her father’s extensive career in radio. During her visit, Jil asked Janet two questions regarding her father’s legacy and her support for our project:

Firstly, Jil asked about her father’s connection to Radio Luxembourg. Janet explained, ‘My father’s involvement with radio started very early on in Australia, where radio was an integral part of his life. This was a time when television was not yet commonplace in homes. After moving to Europe, he secured a position at Radio Luxembourg, which was the start of his notable European career. He soon became ‘Mr. Top 20′ and was a familiar name in many households.’

Secondly, she got asked what motivated her to assist the project and the digitization of her father’s archives. She responded with enthusiasm, ‘Preserving history is vital, and Radio Luxembourg’s role in that history is significant. I am dedicated to the mission of documenting everything, and I believe my father and mother, who was also keen on preserving history, would have supported this endeavor. The incredible feedback I’ve received since joining Facebook and sharing about Radio Luxembourg and my father’s work has been a powerful motivator.’

The team expresses its deepest gratitude for Janet’s precious contribution, which aids in preserving the Radio Luxembourg legacy!

Thank you Janet Alldis.