The trailer was promoting fellow DJ Roger Phillips’ evening programme and related to a feature on the redevelopment of Edge Lane. O’Brien clearly has different views about how Edge Lane, aka smack alley, should be redeveloped.

O'Brien

It is believed the station received a number of complaints from listeners.

O’Brien said: “I am very sorry for the lapse, which will have caused offence to many listeners.

"The pre-recorded material, which was entirely my work, was never meant to be broadcast.

"I further stress that the views aired were my personal views and in no way reflect the editorial position of BBC Radio Merseyside or the BBC in general.

"In the circumstances, I have decided the correct thing to do is to resign from BBC Radio Merseyside with immediate effect."

A listener from Halewood told How-Do that “I must admit I have often raised an eyebrow with previous off-the-cuff remarks made by Simon. He was, however, a refreshing change though and I for one will miss him.”

A copy of the tape is apparently now doing the rounds and How-Do would much appreciate a copy or transcript.

The BBC has launched an investigation into the background behind the trailer’s broadcast.

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