When BBC Radio Solent host Alex Dyke began to take calls from his listeners this week, he never expected a 95-year-old man to call into the station with a heartbreaking message.
The listener, Bill, called a radio station phone to say he was lonely and missing his wife. He went on to explain that he'd married his wife Shelia last year after being friends for 30 years. Not long after the wedding, Shelia fell ill and had to go into a nursing home.
"We knew each other for 30 odd years, and she needed a carer. I took over the role of carer, and it became so involved we decided we'd get married," Bill told Alex on the show.
"Sheila fell over and hurt herself and went into hospital, and she had to go into a nursing home, and I go down and I visit her every day. You've got no idea how sorry I am. Every day is hell," he added.
After hearing his story, Dyke immediately invited Bill to come to the radio station for a cup of coffee.
A Facebook post by the station read: "Bill phoned BBC Radio Solent. He was upset, lonely and missing his wife. Alex decided to invite him in. We sent a cab to pick him up."
Watch the amazing moment when Bill finally meets the caring radio host. It's sure to restore your faith in humanity!
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Bill phoned BBC Radio Solent. He was upset, lonely and missing his wife.Alex decided to invite him in.We sent a cab to pick him up, have a listen to what happened next.
Posted by BBC Radio Solent on Wednesday, October 21, 2015
