The overall Sony Gold Award for services to the radio industry - won last year by Zoe Ball - went to Classic FM's chief exectutive Ralph Bernard.

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On Oct. 4, 1957, a primitive, 100-pound metal ball was sent hurtling into orbit around Earth, beeping back radio signals like taunts.

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"It's important you do have forwards that are comfortable on the ball as well as being big men, " he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

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