Toby Foster at 50: Looking back at Radio Sheffield star's career in pictures

By Darren Burke

Published 13th Aug 2019, 12:59 GMT

Updated 13th Aug 2019, 14:16 GMT

BBC Radio Sheffield host Toby Foster is celebrating his 50th birthday today after a lengthy career in the entertainment industry.

We’ve dipped into the archives to find a few pictures from the past to help him celebrate his big day. Happy birthday Toby!

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Toby Foster is 50 today. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Comics Toby Foster and Andre Vincent at The Lescar in Sheffield. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Toby Foster, back, second from right, in Phoenix Nights in 2002. The show also starred Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Paddy McGuinness, among others. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Toby Foster and Rupert Riley, at the opening of Barnsley's The Comedy Shop in the late 90s. | JPIMedia Photo: Paul Ibberson

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Toby Foster and Simon Webster of Henderson's Relish. | JPIMedia Photo: submitted

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Toby has been a familiar voice on Radio Sheffield for a number of years - although his outspoken views have landed him in trouble with his bosses on several occasions. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Comics Toby Foster and Andre Vincent at The Lescar in Sheffield. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia

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Toby Foster, back, second from right, in Phoenix Nights in 2002. The show also starred Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Paddy McGuinness, among others. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia