Luke Davies (or The Live Luke) has always been fascinated by Radio. In this series, he chats to some of his heroes of the airwaves about how they got into radio, the challenges they have taken and what advice would they give.
Send a textIf you grew up loving local radio in the 1980's and 1990's and were crazy for radio jingles then you may be familiar with the legendary sound of Alfasound. But a lot of those sounds were created by one man who is an encyclopaedia of radio - and that man is Steve England. In this episode, Steve sits down with Luke to share stories of growing up in an entertainment family. Listening to the pirates at his home in Kent and going out to work for Radio Caroline and Radio Atlantis. Returning to the UK and joining Piccadilly Radio, and working in production and getting a first taste of jingle producing - the dream and delight of going out to America to visit and see how JAM Jingles were created. Starting up Alfasound, before producing jingles under his name in 2000. What starting a community radio station was like and how he returned to the airwaves with Boom Radio.You can find out more about Steve by visiting his official website here.Also you can find Steve presenting Friday evenings on Boom Radio.Discover more about Steve, including several recordings and a biography here on the Pirate Radio Hall of Fame.Also listen to these amazing Piccadilly jingles from Radio Jingles Online.And listen to these jingles and airchecks from Aircheck Downloads: Both Steve England and Alfasound.
Send a textHaving begun her career with The Paper Dolls, Susie Mathis fell into the world of radio by pure accident. Having started off as one of Phil Wood's Angels. She went onto achieve a career on Piccadilly Radio, becoming one of the first females to host a Daily programme on Independent radio and also one of the first females to be in recipient of a Sony Radio Award.In this weeks edition, Susie sits down with Luke to share her radio memories, how she fell into the industry and how she took to it like a pro. How she always stood up for Manchester and got heavily involved in charity activities. How she moved over to BBC Radio Manchester, and presented shows on Radio 2 and had a stint on Top of the Pops. Presenting shows on Lite AM and returning to radio to host a Saturday Breakfast Show on Boom Radio.You can find out more about Susie by visiting her websiteAlso you can listen to Susie every Saturday morning on Boom RadioAlso listen to Susie present her Boom Radio show on Aircheck DownloadsAnd follow Susie on Instagram
Send us a textHe is one of Ireland's most established and well recognised personalities, having presented Dempsey's Den on RTÉ and created the famous Zig and Zag. This weeks guest is none other than Ian Dempsey.As Ireland celebrates 100 years of the radio, Ian sits down with Luke to share his stories of radio in the Emerald Isles. From listening to Radio Luxembourg and BBC Radio 1, to working in Pirate radio. Joining RTÉ Radio 2, and becoming the stations youngest voice. Presenting a variety of shows before taking over the Breakfast Show for nearly 10 years. Moving over to Today FM, and presenting Breakfast for 27 years, interviewing celebrities and bringing on successful features including Gift Grub. And what it is like to have the Number 1 show on a commercial radio station in Ireland.You can listen to Ian every Weekday Morning on Today FMAlso check out Ian's page on the Irish Pirate Radio ArchivesAnd have a listen to some of Ian's Airchecks at Radio 2 on Aircheck DownloadsAlso don't forget to follow Ian on Instagram.
Send us a text55 Years ago this week, a young energetic hospital radio presenter walked into a BBC Studio in Rochester and began his first ever show on BBC Radio Medway. His name is Colin Slade, and from then on he went onto achieve a career on radio stations across the country including Radio Hallam, Fortune 1458, Gemini AM and Radio Exe.In this weeks edition, Colin sits down with Luke to share stories of those 55 years - from joining Radio Medway and interviewing the likes of Chicory Tip, Queen and David Frost and how he was turned down multiple times for both Radio 1 and 2. How he met Keith Skues and Johnny Moran and joined the launch team of Radio Hallam. Interviewing some high profile people, including Dame Edna and lending equipment to Def Leopard. Working on stations across Yorkshire and Manchester, before moving down to Devon to join Gemini AM, being part of the launch team on Exeter FM, before returning to Radio Exe after a period in politics.You can listen to Colin every Sunday Evening on Radio ExeAlso listen to the opening of Radio Hallam on Radio MomentsListen to Colin present on Fortune 1458And hear this Aircheck from 1997 on Gemini AM on Aircheck DownloadsAlso listening to Colin celebrate 50 years of his radio life here: https://www.mixcloud.com/andy-walmsley2/colin-slade-50-years-on-the-radio/We would also like to extend additional thanks to both Paul Bromley and Dave Nightingale for supplying content that was used in this edition of Radio Greats.
Send us a textHis voice is so recognisable at both Breakfast and at Night time, but in a career that has spanned over four decades, Nigel Williams is no stranger to radio, having enjoyed a career on stations including County Sounds, Radio City, Chiltern, Virgin 1215 and London's Heart 106.2, he now hosts Breakfast on Jazz FM.In this weeks edition, Nigel sits down with Luke to talk about his radio career. From getting the bug for radio and being inspired by Capital Radio. Joining the launch team for County Sound and seeing the rise of some of the eighties biggest acts. Moving up to Liverpool to join Radio City, how giving a tour lead to a job at Chiltern. Taking on his first management role with The Superstation, joining Virgin 1215 and becoming a Rock presenter. How he moved over to Heart 106.2 and became a fixture with the Late Night Show for nearly a decade, before going freelance and how he got the Breakfast job on Jazz FM.You can find out more about Nigel by visiting his website here: https://www.njwilliams.com/Also follow Nigel on Instagram: @jazzfmnigelAnd on X: @lovenigelAlso check out Nigel Williams at Aircheck Downloads
Send us a textWhether you know him as Le Président or Boscoe or even Michael Joseph Pasternak. For the last six decades, Emperor Rosko has brought spontaneous energy to radio station across the globe. From beginning his life in the United States - he went onto achieve a career on stations from Radio Caroline, Radio Luxembourg, Radio Monte-Carlo and achieved National stardom on BBC Radio 1. In the first episode of this final series, Rosko sits down with Luke to talk about his life on the radio, from developing the bug whilst his Dad was producing films, to joining radio station in the American forces. Before acquiring his licence to work on radio stations, broadcasting in French on Radio Monte Carlo and Radio Luxembourg and getting fired for playing Dancing in the Street during the Student riots. Joining Radio Caroline and how Derek Chinnery recommended him for Radio 1. Becoming a national name with the station and why after nearly 10 years he decided to head back to the states.You can find out more about Rosko by visiting his website here: https://www.emperorrosko.net/Also you can hear airchecks and shows of Rosko on both Radio Rewind, a site dedicated to Radio 1 material: https://www.radiorewind.co.uk/radio1/rosko_page.htmAnd the Pirate Radio Hall of Fame: https://www.offshoreradio.co.uk/djsq2r.htmPlus a collection of Airchecks at Aircheck Downloads: https://aircheckdownloads.com/audio-search?term=rosko&sort_bef_combine=relevance_DESC
Send us a textDiana Luke hailed from Canada and started her radio journey as a Guest on Radio Hallam, before she landed a gig as the Late Night Host on Viking FM, from there she forged a career on stations that included The Superstation, Jazz FM, BBC GLR and Boom Radio.In the last in this series of Radio Greats, Diana sits down with Luke to share stories of how her love for Radio began and how a round table discussion on Hallam lead to a career on Viking FM. How she dealt with being a late night presenter on the station and dealing with a stalker. Moving down south to join The Superstation and what it was like to launch Jazz FM. Working for BBC GLR before working for VIVA, BBC Local Radio and Real Radio and how David Lloyd invited her to join Boom Radio.You can find out more about Diana by visiting her website here https://www.dianaluke.org/Also Listen to Diana on Boom Radio every weeknight Monday-Thursday here https://www.boomradiouk.com/diana-luke/Thank you to Aircheck Downloads and Andy Warmsley for the use of content.
Send us a textFor nearly four decades, Steve Randall has worked on stations around the country - from a career on stations that included Metro Radio, TFM, Fox FM, Power FM, Ocean FM, The Breeze and Spire FM, he now hosts the podcast series Radio Creators.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats - Steve sits down with Luke to share stories about his life on the radio, from getting the bug for radio and volunteering at Radio Cherwell, before sending demos off to every station in the country. How he joined Metro Radio after initially turning it down, enjoying nearly a decade in the North of England on both Metro and TFM. Turning down a job at Invicta, before moving South to join Fox FM and then later to Power FM. Working in Radio Management on Andover Sound and The Breeze, before leaving for Jack FM. Working on Spire FM before it became GHR Salisbury and how the idea of Radio Creators came about.You can listen to Radio Creators right here https://radiocreators.com/And Follow Steve on X here @steverandallUKThank you to Steve and Aircheck Downloads for the use of Content.
Send us a textFor five decades - Steve Jones has enjoyed a National portfolio in both television and radio. Having Presented the successful "Pyramid Game" on ITV, he has enjoyed a radio career from BBC Radio 1 and 2, Radio Clyde, LBC and Talksport.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Steve sits down with Luke to talk about his five decade career on the radio, from a career in music, before landing a job at BBC Radio 1. How he got rejected from Capital, but went onto be a launch presenter for Radio Clyde, and how he worked with the likes of Richard Park and Donald Dewar, moving down to London to join Radio 2 and fronting Early Breakfast and covering the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest, before embarking on a TV career with The Pyramid Game and joining LBC and Talksport.A Big Thanks to Andy Walmsley, Robin Carmody, Fred Bunzl, Radio Rewind and Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.You can watch Steve in preparation for Radio Clyde's launch here https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/T0158/74958728?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0qhNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBPZVVtWFhKY3FSZERERm5yAR4JZM6bSk8BToukcBzz0kwhBuw5puiYmalvNWlQbCC2C-r9JspAd_sb8lc-GQ_aem_DAD-9p_PLl5g0enqn--SnA
Send us a textHoward Pressman has been one of South Yorkshire most recognisable presenters for nearly four decades in the world of Radio, having presented shows on Hallam FM, Magic AM and a near 20 year career on BBC Radio Sheffield. More recently he has been presenting Sunday Mornings on Radio Essentials Sheffield.In this weeks edition, Howard reflects back on his four decade career from getting the bug at a young age, before getting the job on Radio Hallam and presenting shows including Breakfast and Drivetime, briefly moving up to York to join Minster FM, before returning back to Sheffield to present Breakfast on Magic AM. Leaving commercial radio and entering the BBC with Radio Sheffield. How it felt after nearly 20 years to leave the station and what was going through is mind during that last link, before taking a year off and joining Radio Essentials Sheffield.Howard currently presents Sunday Mornings on Radio Essentials Sheffield and South Yorkshire where you can listen to him here https://www.radioessentials.co.uk/on-air/howie-on-the-radio/Listen to Howard's final link from Radio Sheffield on Aircheck Downloads right here https://www.aircheckdownloads.com/uk-airchecks/bbc-radio-sheffield/2020s/howard-pressman-nov-3rd-2023-132Thank you also to aircheck downloads for the use of content.
Send us a textYou may have heard his voice on commercials and introducing television programmes - but before he began his career as a Television Announcer and voice artist, Graham Bannerman began his career in radio, having presented shows on stations that included Radio Orwell in Ipswich and Essex Radio. He also achieved National recognition, presenting show for BBC Radio 1 for a six month period.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Graham sits down with Luke to share his Radio journey - which involves listening to Radio Luxembourg and Noel Edmonds on Radio 1, to joining Radio Orwell and working his way from the production side into presenting. How he got the gig on Radio 1, and presented the first show from Egdon House, before moving onto a career on Essex Radio and voice imaging and setting up his own company.You can check out Graham's website here https://grahambannerman.com/
Send us a textAfter winning a contest to be a Radio DJ on BRMB back in 1993, Toni McDonald has gone onto achieve a career in radio across the Midlands and the South of England in both presentation and production - working for stations including Southern FM, Heart 107, Severn Sound and BBC Local Radio.In this weeks edition, Toni sits down with Luke to share stories from her three decade journey in the radio world, from getting work at BRMB, to working in research for both Capital and Chrysilis, presenting shows on Southern and and Severn Sound and how she went from Broadcast Assistant to presenting shows across the BBC in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Hereford and Worcester.Big Thanks to Toni and Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.
Send us a textHaving enjoyed half a century in Radio across Ireland and the UK, Declan Meehan has earned the title of a Radio Great, from a career in both Pirate Radio, National Radio and Local Radio he has worked on some flagship stations including RTE 2FM, Capital Radio and East Coast FM, where he has hosted the Mid-Morning show for 31 years.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Declan sits down with Luke to share his radio journey, from getting the bug listening to Radio Caroline, BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg - to joining the Pirates with stations including Radio Vanessa and Big D, to joining the national broadcaster RTÉ and being part of the launch of RTÉ Radio 2 and how Breakfast was not all how it was. Returning to the Pirates with Sunshine and Radio Nova, before moving to the UK to join Capital Radio. Turning down a return to RTÉ to join the rival Century Radio and how he's stayed on East Coast FM for the last 31 years.Big Thanks to Radio Jingles, RTÉ Archives, Aircheck Downloads and the Irish Pirate Radio Audio Archives for the use of content in this episode.
Send us a textSteve Power has recently celebrated four decades in the radio business, in both presentation and management, from a career that has included Devonair, Southern Sound, Chiltern, Power FM, Wave 105 and Nation Radio.This time, Steve sits down with Luke to share his radio journey over the last four decades - from developing the bug for radio, joining Devonair and how he had a dream to work for either Capital or Radio 1. Managing presenters on Chiltern, Southern and Power FM. Joining Wave and presenting a variety of shows for 25 year and returning to frontline broadcasting with Nation Radio.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Radio Retro UK for use of content.
Send us a textA pioneer and expert in Audio of the wireless. Paul Bromley has enjoyed four decades in the radio business, presenting shows on Pennine FM, Viking FM, Signal, Ridings FM and Dearne FM.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Paul sits down with Luke to share stories about Radio, Trains and Astronomy. From getting the Radio bug from listening to Pennine and Radio Aire, before joining Hospital Radio - where he learned his crafts, before joining Pennine FM to help out, before getting his first show on New Years Day 1990, becoming the last voice on Pennine before it became Pulse, joining Viking Radio and working with Simon Logan. Moving into GWR and presenting shows for Signal, before launching Ridings FM and Dearne FM, where he ended his tenure as PD, before moving into Train Driving and bouncing back into Radio with LDC presenting the 80's experience.Big Thanks to Paul and Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.
Send us a textFrom Radio in the USA, to presenting on the longwave in the UK on 252. MaryEllen O'Brien was one of the founding presenters of Atlantic 252, but before that had enjoyed a decade long career working on stations across the United States, which include WBLM in Portland and 93 Rock in California. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, MaryEllen shares stories about growing up and taking in American Radio, before getting a licence to join WBLM in Boston - becoming one of the few Woman Daytime presenters on the airwaves, moving to California and joining 93 Rock, before a chance to join Atlantic 252 came up. What working on Atlantic felt like and why when she was at the top of her game, it was time to move back to America.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads and MaryEllen for use of content.
Send us a textLiam Quigley has enjoyed the best part of four decades in the radio business, having worked in Pirate Radio and both Irish and UK radio, including launching stations such as Radio Nova, Century Radio and Heart 106.2.In the second of two parts - Liam continues to share his radio journey with Luke, sharing stories of moving over to 98FM, before getting a call to come to London to launch Heart 106.2, returning back to Dublin for the launch of Lite 102 and taking on Breakfast. How RTE 2FM was not the dream he hoped for and becoming a full time voice artist.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, The Pirate Radio Audio Archives, Radio Jingles Online, RTE Archives and Liam for the use of content.
Send us a textLiam Quigley has enjoyed the best part of four decades in the radio business, having worked in Pirate Radio and both Irish and UK radio, including launching stations such as Radio Nova, Century Radio and Heart 106.2.In the first of two parts, Liam sits down with Luke to share his stories about growing up in Ireland, and how the radio convinced him to give up his dreams of becoming an actor and what pirate radio was really like in Ireland. Moving over to the UK to work for Instore Radio with Virgin Radio and becoming a launch presenter with Radio Nova, to presenting shows for Viking in Hull and what the launch of the first National commercial station in Ireland was really like.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, The Irish Pirate Radio Audio Archives, RTE Archives and Liam for use of content.
Send us a textJulian Wharam has enjoyed four decades on radio stations across the country. These have included stints on Radio Aire, Red Dragon, BRMB, Heart Radio, Real Radio and Radio Wyvern.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Julian sits down with Luke to share stories of the stations he worked on and the people he worked with. This includes invaluable advice from Carl Kingston, working with Bruno Brookes and presenting shows for Radio Aire, to how a chat with Mark Franklin at a Cranberries gig led to a job at Red Dragon, where he achieved many great highlights - including presenting a feature that has never been re-created. Presenting shows for BRMB, Real Radio and Heart and how a chance of moving to Worcester led to a re-entry into the radio world.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Julian for the use of content.
Send us a textA familiar voice on radio across the Midlands - Mike Wyer has enjoyed four decades in the radio world. Having started out in Pirate radio, he went onto a career on stations that included WABC, Saga Radio East Midlands, BBC Hereford and Worcestershire - before coming out of early retirement to join Boom Radio.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Mike sits down with Luke, to share his stories of the radio world - from getting the bug at a young age, to starting his career in Hospital radio, before entering the world of Pirate radio at Sunshine Radio. Joining WABC and later Classic Gold. Rubbing shoulders with some greats of the wireless, joining Saga Radio in the East Midlands, how BBC Local Radio was a culture shock and joining Boom Radio as the voice of the What's on Guide.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Archives and Pirate Archives for the use of content in this episode.
The man behind the creation of jingles of many heritage ILR Stations, kicks off the new series of Radio Greats. But who is the real Muff Murfin? The man behind the sounds of many stations.Well in this episode of Radio Greats, Muff sits down with Luke to reflect on his life and career in the music industry, how he got into creating radio jingles and how he would pitch jingles to potential stations. How a Capital jingle lead to him creating the theme music to Gladiators before moving on to run stations including Kix 96, The Bear, Mansfield and Sunshine. And relaunching Wyvern and BRMB and bringing back some old friends of the airwaves.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Radio Rewind for use of content.PRS: Your Song, Elton John PRS: Maggie May, Rod Stewart
For the past 55 years Les Ross has been one of Birmingham's most recognised radio presenters, presenting Breakfast on BRMB for over 26 years, as well as a career on BBC Radio Birmingham, Radio Tees, XTRA AM and Boom Radio.In the last episode of the season - Les sits down with Luke to reflect on the past 55 Years, from getting the bug for Radio - to winning a DJ event. How he an advert in the paper lead to him joining BBC Radio Birmingham - before launching Radio Tees in Stockton. Returning to Birmingham and spending 26 years on BRMB and XTRA AM, before embarking on a career over to Saga Radio, Boom Radio and the brand new BRMB.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Moments, Jeff Featherstone and Professor1036 for the use of content and Thank you to Paul Ellery and Producer Paul for arranging the interview with Les at The BRMB Studios.
For the past 20 years, Vicki Blight has used her skills on the radio to the fullest - launching stations such as Heart 106 in Nottingham and Virgin Radio Pride, becoming a talk jock on Century 106 and BBC Radio Wales and presenting at National Level on BBC Radio 1.In this weeks edition, Vicki sits down with Luke to reflect on her 20 year career and how she built contacts within the industry - from getting her big break on Red Dragon, before moving to Nottingham to join Century 106 and becoming a launch presenter on Heart 106. To becoming a National name on BBC Radio 1, before moving over to Absolute Radio. Returning back to Wales to join BBC Radio Wales and diving into Sports broadcasting. Launching Virgin Radio Pride and what it is like to take on the role of Producer on the Early Breakfast Show for BBC Radio 2.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads and Vicki for the use of content.
Regarded as the country and the worlds most recognised Voice Over Artists, Peter Dickson has entertained the country for over five decades with his voice being recognisable on programmes including The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and All Star Family Fortune, but prior to that he enjoyed a successful career on the radio, presenting shows for BBC Radio 2, Melody FM and Star 106.6This time round Peter sits down with Luke to share stories about his five decade career - from reading the news and announcing on BBC Radio Ulster, to getting an attachment for BBC Radio 2. Watching some of his heroes broadcast to the nation and presenting Nightride and Nightcap for the Network. How meeting Steve Wright in the BBC Canteen lead to joining his afternoon show with the character Mr Mad. Launching Melody FM and Star 106.6 and how The Name Voice Over Man was born from Steve Wright's Radio 1 Breakfast Show.Big Thank you to Andy Walmsey, Radio Moments, Paul Jenner, Radio Rewind and Aircheck Downloads for the use of content and Alan Dedicoat for arranging the interview.
Having began his radio journey with Forces Radio, Stuart Freeman has gone onto forge an international career in the radio world, working for Swansea Sound, 2CR and Radio Essex in his native UK, but in recent years has enjoyed a 30 year career on Austrian Radio stations that include Blue Danube and FM4.In this weeks edition, Stuart sits down with Luke and shares stories of the past 50 years in the business, from getting the bug - listening to the last day of Caroline. Landing the job on Swansea Sound, how a chance at 2CR lead to him presenting shows for Blue Danube and how a holiday in Austria lead to him staying there full time.Big Thanks to Mark Sandler, Andy Walmsley and Paul Easton for the use of content.
Willie Morgan began his career as a record plugger - which lead to him making contacts with many radio professionals in the industry. From this he secured positions working as a presenter for stations that included Coast AM, SuperGold, Oasis FM, Radio 106 and ever national work with BBC Radio 2.This time round Willie sits down Luke to share stories of his five decade career across the radio industry from plugging records, to landing a show on Super Gold presenting the Elvis Hour from the launch day in June 1990, running the SuperGold Network - presenting shows for Manx, Radio 106 and Wave 105 and presenting a documentary of Frankie Vaughan for BBC Radio 2.Big Thanks to Willie and Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
Helen Mayhew has enjoyed a career in the radio business for over 4 decades as both a presenter and producer. She has worked for stations that have included BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio 2, Classic FM and of course Jazz FM which she joined as a launch presenter in 1990.This time round, Helen joins Luke to share stories of her four decade journey in radio, from Pirate radio, to the Sony Radio Award, the launch day of Jazz FM and moving over to National radio.Big Thanks to Richard Latto and Pat Marsh for the use of content and Darren Altman for arranging the interview.
As one of the countries most recognised impressionists and entertainers, Mike Osman fell into radio by pure accident after he impressed Richard Park at a Black Tie Function in London.This time on Radio Greats, Mike sits down with Luke to look back on his three decade career from getting the bug for radio and becoming a radio fanatic overnight, with a presenting career that includes Capital Gold, BBC Radio Solent, Smooth Radio and Great British Radio.Big Thanks to aircheck downloads for the use of content.
Alan Dedicoat has been one of the most recognised voices in the United Kingdom for 45 years, having cemented himself as "The Voice of Balls", "The Voice of Strictly" and the work he has done for BBC Radio 2.In this weeks Radio Greats, Dedley sits down with Luke to share stories of the past 45 years, from getting the bug for Radio. Starting out on BBC Radio Birmingham, launching BBC Radio Devon to getting an attachment with Radio 2 as an Announcer that lead to him presenting programmes including "Nightride", reading the news and being part of the team of "Wake up to Wogan", before leaving in 2015 to enter the world of Freelance.Big Thanks to Richard Latto and Andy Walmsley for the use of content.
Having begun his Radio career in New Zealand. David Symonds has had a reputation of being a presenter who has been with stations since Day 1 of their inception. Having been part of the launch team that includes - BBC Radio 1, Capital Radio, Radio Victory, Capital Gold and Boom Radio, he has founded stations in Cyprus and France.In this weeks Radio Greats, David sits down with Luke to share stories of his six decade career and working for many of the biggest stations across the country. From presenting on the BBC Light Programme, to the famous "Naked" Stunt on BBC Radio 2, what it was like to build a team for Radio Victory and running stations in Cyprus and France.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Andy Walmsley and Radio Moments for use of content.
Carol Dooley has spent the last four decades in radio around the world, from Pirate Radio to National Radio and Running stations in her native Ireland and America, she has recently been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.This time round Carol sits down with Luke to reflect on her four decade career on the wireless, from starting out on Pirate Radio in Ireland, before moving to the UK to start a career at Radio City, before becoming the Travel and Weather presenter on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show, presenting on County Sounds. Moving back to Ireland to launch Rock 104. Moving to America and returning to her Native Ireland to run Radio Nova and present on Sunshine 106.8Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Carol for the use of content.
Howard Pearce has spent the last five decades in Radio, working for many local and National stations across the country. These have included Radio Victory, Radio 210, Radio Luxembourg, Radio 2 and Virgin 1215 AM.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Howard sits down with Luke to share stories of his past five decades - which include getting the bug for radio. Joining Victory from its launch and presenting for Radio 210, how recording a demo at the Villa Louvingy in Luxembourg landed him trouble but also got him a job on Radio Luxembourg. Hosting a Syndicated show on ILR and presenting on BBC Radio 2, to spending most of the 90's on Virgin 1215 AM. Presenting on Thames Radio and Smooth and how old friends brought him back onto the radio with UDJ and Sunshine Radio Online.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Moments and Howard for use of content.
For nearly five decades Steve Dewitt has been the voice of Swansea. Having spent his life and career on Swansea Sound, hosting various shows before moving to BBC Radio Wales.In this weeks Radio Greats episode, Steve sits down with Luke to share his tales of the last five decades from doing odd jobs at Swansea Sound for the Programme Controller, to getting his own show. How he introduced a young Rob Brydon to the world of Radio, before moving over to BBC Radio Wales and how he nearly became a national voice during the Millennium Bug, returning back to Swansea Sound and becoming the last local "English" voice for Greatest Hits Radio South Wales and returning back to radio for the launch of SA Radio Live.Thanks to Steve, Aircheck Downloads, Radio Jingles Online and Shaun Tilley for the use of content.
Neil Long has enjoyed a career on the Radio lasting three decades, that have included stints on Capital Radio, Radio Essex and Radio Jackie.In this edition of Radio Greats, Neil sits down with Luke to talk about his love for the wireless, including how through a coincidence of meeting Mick Brown lead to him landing a job on Capital Radio and being one of the last voices from Euston Tower. Moving to Essex to take on Breakfast on Radio Essex, before moving back to London to join the launch team of Radio Jackie.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads for the use of airchecks and thank you to Martin Mumford and Andy Walmsley for Addition Information on Kingston FM.
David Tighe has enjoyed a career of over 40 Years in the Radio Business, presenting shows for CNFM, Severn Sound, Horizon, Chiltern and TFM and also a career running station across the world, including a stint with Bauer Northern Ireland.In this weeks edition, David sits down with Luke to share the stories of his life and career on Radio, from being part of the launch team of CNFM - to how it was a dream to work on the HOT FM and presenting Breakfast. Getting his first management job at TFM, before moving to Ireland to begin a career on Irish Radio and how different it is compared to UK Radio, before running his own business and returning to Radio to run Bauer Northern Ireland.Thanks to David and Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.*This episode was recorded before the sad passing of Paul Chantler, who is referenced in this podcast - as a result all audio recorded took place before his death on March 31 2024.
Paul Coia was the first voice heard on Channel 4 back in November 1982, and hosted various programmes for Television, but before his television career took off - he began his career on the local station Radio Clyde.In this week's edition of Radio Greats, Paul sits down with Luke to share his broadcasting tales, from getting the bug for radio, how DJ-ing at a party for Clyde led to an overnight show. Presenting for Radio 2, LBC and Radio Berkshire and what its like to go from Music Jock to Talk Jock.Thanks to Paul, Radio Rewind and Aircheck Downloads for use of content
Rich Clarke has been in our ears for the last three decades, presenting shows for CFM, Wyvern, Trent and Key 103. Reaching National Level with Capital and The Vodafone Big Top 40, and returning to Local radio with Heart South.In this week edition, Rich sits down with Luke and shares his stories of the wireless. From setting up a uni stations, to creating features on CFM. Becoming deputy PD for Wyvern and Trent, working with Lucy Horobin and Kat Shoob and how a brutal feedback session with Richard Park - lead to a gig on Capital.Thanks to aircheck downloads for the use of content.
Steve Madden began his career as a Teacher, before joining the BBC on a Graduate Training scheme. From then on he went onto present shows for Radio 2, BBC Local Radio in Cambridge, Norfolk and Berkshire and work for BFBS and Victory Online.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Steve sits down with Luke to share his stories of the wireless, from listening to John Peel and Roger Scott, to working on BBC World Service and Parkinson. Joining Radio 2 and spending 15 years presenting "Nightride", moving into BBC Local Radio and working alongside many big names and how a close friend encouraged him to re-enter the industry.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Steve for the use of audio.
Glenn Pinder is one of Yorkshire's most recognised voices of the Wireless. Having Presented shows for Radio Aire and Magic 828 and worked with some of the biggest names in Radio.Today he sits down with Luke to chat about the past three decades of radio, from landing a gig at Radio Aire and presenting programmes from Burley Road, moving over to Magic 828 and why after almost two decades at Burley Road he left to move into Independent Production.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Paul Bromley for the use of audio.
Martin Buchanan has been a well known voice on British Radio and TV for the past four decades, working on Radio Luxembourg, Capital Gold, BBC World Service, Magic 105.4 and BBC Radio Kent.Speaking in this weeks edition of Radio Greats, he chats to Luke about his life on the wireless, and also about TV - from work at Radio 210, to being on Musicbox, presenting shows for Luxembourg and sitting in for David Hamilton on Capital Gold. Presenting for BBC Radio Kent and Sunshine Online and working on Documentaries for the wireless.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for the use of audio.
Rachael Hopper has been retired from the radio business since 2010, but before then she enjoyed a 20 year career as a presenter and producer on the GWR Network, Radio 1, Capital and Heart Radio.In this edition of Radio Greats, Rachael sits down with Luke to share her career of the wireless. From working with her Mum at BBC Radio Cumbria, to losing out to Margaretha Taylor on a Radio contest for BRMB. Presenting Breakfast on RAM FM in Derby and Evenings on Mercia and how Geri Halliwell stole her hairstyle. Producing Dave Pearce and Pete Tong at Radio 1, before presenting on Capital Radio. Working for Heart and how after becoming a Mother, she left the radio business.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.
Phil Kennedy has spent over 40 years on the radio and has worked on some of the biggest stations including BBC Radio 1, Virgin Radio and LBC. But has also enjoyed a career on Local Radio from Radio City, Red Dragon, 210FM and BBC Local Radio in London and Berkshire.Today he chats to Luke about how he got the bug for Radio. How a gig at Radio Topshop lead to him working for BBC Radio 1, and covering for Steve Wright and interviewing Ken Bruce. How he made the move to Radio City and Red Dragon, before working on The Superstation. Working on BBC GLR and Virgin Radio, before embarking on a 20 year career on BBC Radio Berkshire and how an interview with Nick Heyward - lead to him creating his own podcast.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.
Tony Fisher has enjoyed nearly four decades on the wireless, in both presentation and management. Some of the stations have included Pennine, BBC Radio Leeds, Century, Galaxy, Wyvern and BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester.In this edition of Radio Greats, Tony shares with Luke his journey from gaining a YTS placement on Pennine and working with Paul Burnett, moving to BBC Radio Leeds and taking a new discipline, getting his first management position with Minster in York. Launching Century 105 in Newcastle, how he became a Dance Music DJ with Kiss and Galaxy, before working on Invicta, Wyvern and BBC Local Radio.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Paul Bromley for use of airchecks.
Billy Butler has enjoyed a career spanning six decades on radio and television. For Over 45 years he presented shows on BBC Radio Merseyside and 7 years on Radio City. He also hosted a Friday Night Show on BBC Radio 2 during 1988 until 1990.In this edition of Radio Greats, Billy sits down with Luke to look back on his broadcasting career and share stories of radio and television, working on Chucklevision, working alongside Wally Scott and meeting Brian Epstein and other great stories.
Randall Lee Rose grew up in America and was taken in by American Radio growing up, before he moved to the UK to forge a career on stations such as Radio Caroline and Capital Gold.In this edition of Radio Greats, Randall sits down with Luke to share the stories of his career on the Radio in the UK, from getting the bug, working on Radio Caroline - being part of the original line-up of Capital Gold and covering Kenny Everett. Working alongside Richard Park and how the move to Country 1035 was one of his biggest regrets. Freelancing on Virgin and Mercury before presenting on Big L and returning to Gold Radio as the voice of the station.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
Neale James has enjoyed a 35 Years career on the radio from working across Local and National Radio, including a three year stint at BBC Radio 1.In this edition of Radio Greats, Neale sits down with Luke to look back on his career, from working under his real name of James Bartholomew at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, to working at Chiltern in the Home Counties, before enjoying a three year career on BBC Radio 1, including hosting the first independent Radio show "Rockline". Working for the GWR Group and taking on Breakfast with 210. Going into management with an old Radio 1 colleague, before hanging up his headphones to become a Wedding Photographer.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Rewind and Barry Denton for the use of audio.
For 23 Years, Roger Scott was one of the countries most recognised voice on the Radio, presenting Drivetime for Capital Radio for 15 of those years and Saturday Sequence and Scott on Sunday for BBC Radio 1. As a Radio DJ he introduced us to the likes of Bruce Springsteen and features such as The Three O' Clock Thrill and Crusin.In this special programme to mark what would have been his 80 Birthday, Naomi Cutler looks back on the life of The DJ's DJ, speaking to many well known names in the industry who worked alongside and asks the question, why is Roger Scott still a huge influence?Interviews: Nicky Horne, Johnny Beerling, Sue Cook, Paul McKenna, Mick Brown, Paul Rowley, Jan Ravens and Paul Robinson. Written and Produced by Luke DaviesNarrated by Naomi CutlerThank you to Jamie Scott for use of content and support.Recorded at Radio Platfform, Wales Millennium Centre, CardiffPRS:Incense and Peppermints (J. Carter/T. Gilbert MCA Inc.)There She Goes (Lee Mavers EMI Records/Universal)Dead Already (Thomas Newman Dreamworks Record)
Gary King has enjoyed 40 years on the wireless and has worked on almost every single station in the entire country, and has reached National level with Radio Luxembourg, BBC Radio 1 and Smooth Radio.In this last of the encore series of Radio Greats, Gary joins Luke to share stories of his 40 year career, from getting the bug and how a chance of leaving Radio Topshop saw him join Radio Luxembourg. Launching Atlantic 252 before reaching National Level with Radio 1. Working for Key 103, Virgin Radio and Heart Radio, landing the dream with Capital Radio and current work with Smooth Radio.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
You may have remembered hearing Wendy Lloyd's voice on programmes such as The Great British Menu and commercials on television, but before all that she enjoyed 18 years on Radio stations.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Wendy joins Luke to share the stories of her 18 years in the Industry, from Work Experience at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Being Part of the Launch team of BBC GLR, being one of the last voices on Radio Luxembourg. Joining the launch team of Virgin Radio and why Radio 1 wasn't the dream it was meant to be. Hosting the funeral of Princess Diana on Talk Radio and hosting her own Podcast series "Open to Criticism”.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, John Foster and Wendy for the use of content. And thank you to Enda Caldwell for arranging the interview.
During the 80's and 90's Sybil Ruscoe was best known for hosting programmes on Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live. Including a successful stint as part of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show Team during 1988 and 1989 and later fronting Newbeat between 1990 and 1993.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Sybil looks back on her career from working in Newspapers, before a chance came to join the New Radio Wyvern in Worcestershire, being part of the launch team for BBC Radio Shropshire, getting the call to join Newsbeat on Radio 1 and later joining the Team of Radio 1 Breakfast with Simon Mayo and Rod McKenzie, leaving to front News 90-93, joining the launch of Radio 5 Live and also working for Radio 4 on Farming Today and The Archers.Massive Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Rewind, Andy Walmsley and Sybil for the use of audio.
Steve Priestley has enjoyed over 30 years on the Radio from a career across the country. He has presented shows for Fox FM, BRMB, Magic 105.4 FM and The Breeze Network.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Steve sits down with Luke to chat about his 30 year career on the Radio, how it was his dream to work for Capital, being part of the launch team of Fox FM in Oxfordshire, how a meeting with Richard Park lead him to present shows for BRMB and how he got the chance to work at Euston Tower with the Network Charts. Making it to London for Magic 105.4 and presenting over the 7/7 Bombings, moving up North for The Bauer City 1 Network and returning South to present on Breeze, before returning back to The North to take on Afternoons on Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, for use of content.
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