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 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.
Simon Ross has enjoyed the best part of 37 Years on Radio stations around the country, from some of the successes from Rock in Preston, Capital in London and now currently Breakfast on Greatest Hits Radio.In this weeks edition Radio Greats, Rossie sits down with Luke to share some of the highlights from his 37 years career on the wireless from moving to London from Northern Ireland and working as a Chef before working for In Store Radio. Presenting on Rock FM, before getting the call from Richard Park to join Capital Radio, moving to Radio Aire in Leeds and then taking over Breakfast on Radio City, before launching Greatest Hits Radio in 2019.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
For the past 38 Years, Mark Forrest has enjoyed a career on stations across the country from Radio Tees, Metro Radio, Virgin Radio, Classic FM, BBC Local Radio and Scala Radio.In this edition of Radio Greats, Mark looks back on his career from getting the bug and listening to the Radio whilst studying for his A-Levels, to starting his career on Radio Tees before getting mentored by Giles Squires on Metro Radio and enjoying a Decade across the North East of Radio. Moving down to London in 1995 to join Virgin Radio and Interviewing amongst those Johnny Depp. Working for Century and Heart, before spending a decade on Classic FM and handing over to Simon Bates, to taking over a network evening show on BBC Local Radio and how a call at the BBC lead to him join Scala Radio.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Jingles Online and Radio Moments for use of content.
Paul McKenna is better known worldwide as Hypnotist and Self Help Author, but before he started out on Stage and TV, he was a renowned Radio presenter, working for Instore, Pirate, Local and National Radio - including a brief stint on Radio 1.In the final edition of Radio Greats, Paul sits down with Luke to look back on his 10 Year career on the wireless, from developing the Radio Bug, to starting out on Radio Topshop. Spending 5 weeks on Radio Caroline and making demos for Radio 1, before landing the Breakfast Show on Chiltern in The Three Counties. Working for Capital Radio and how after 5 Months on Radio 1, he decided it was time to move into TV.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Rewind and Offshore Radio for use of airchecks and David Bovington for arranging the interview.
For over 50 Years, Graham Dene has been one of the countries most recognised voices, having hosted Breakfast on Capital Radio and presented programmes for Virgin, Magic and now Boom Radio.In this weeks edition, Graham sits down with Luke to look back on his 50 Year career, from getting the bug - becoming the New Kids on the Block with Capital Radio, working with the likes of Kenny Everett and Michael Aspel. Becoming Friends with Princess Diana, moving over to Virgin and Magic Radio, presenting shows for the BBC Local Radio and how a conversation with David Lloyd lead to the creation of Boom Radio.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Simon Luckin, David Lloyd and JREGO for use of audio.
For 24 Years, Janey Lee Grace was part of the successful team behind Steve Wright in the Afternoon, having previously presented shows for BBC GLR and Virgin Radio.This time round, Janey sits down with Luke to chat about the past three decades on the wireless, from starting out on a Radio course, to hosting a Gospel show for GLR - how getting into the charts with Cola Boy, saw her leave the mic for Top of The Pops. Returning to work on Radio with Virgin and how she landed the job at BBC Radio 2.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Jingles, Rob Farrell, Andy Walmsley and Noel Tyrrel for use of content.
For the last 37 Years, Simon Grundy has presented shows for BBC Radio Lincolnshire, Lincs FM, CFM and currently Breakfast on Sun FM, which he has done for 25 Years.This week Simon sits down to chat to Luke about he developed the bug for Radio, how it was listening to Terry Wogan which got him inspired. What launching a station like Lincs FM was like and how David LLoyd had to find a UHER to listen to his demo. Moving to Carlisle to host Breakfast on CFM and what the last 25 years have been like on Sun FM.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
Philip Chryssikos has been one of the countries most recognisable News Voices on ILR for the last 30 Years, having spent most of that career working under the Capital Group.In this weeks edition Philip chats to Luke about how he always wanted to work for Capital and how he never let his dream die away, but also how he was part of the launch team with Star FM, how he would change personas from News reading to Radio presenting and what it was like to achieve that dream before he was 30.Big Thanks to Philip and Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
Dave Sherwood has enjoyed thirty years in the Radio, from Presenting and Management - he has worked for Rock FM, Power FM, Heart 100.7, Century and Sun FM.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Dave sits down with Luke to reflect on his 30 year career, from a three hour chat with Fluff Freeman at Capital, to getting a gig with Radio Topshop, how he thought a call from Richard Park was a prank call and working in management with The Pulse and Wireless Network. Plus stories along the way of some amazing presenters he's worked with.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for use of content.
Charlie Jordan has spent the best part of three decades working on Radio Stations across the country, including stints for Capital, BBC Radio 1 and Smooth Radio.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Charlie looks back on the 30 Years of Radio, from getting her first gig on Buzz FM, before making the move to London to work on Capital Radio, working for BRMB and presenting shows for the National Radio 1. And How Buying a Cream Egg lead her to present drive on Smooth Radio West Midlands.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.
John Foster has spent the last three decades on the Wireless, working for stations that include TFM, Great Yorkshire Gold, BBC Radio Tees and even presenting National on Radio 5 LiveThis week John sits down with Luke to chat about the past three decades in Radio, how it was a clock radio that saw him develop the Radio Bug, how Radio Tees was the station he wanted to work for. Starting his career on Radio Cleveland, before getting his first gig on TFM. How Great Yorkshire Radio was the station that he had the best time on. Taking on his first management stint with Sun FM, how presenting Breakfast for TFM was a dream come true and what is was like to go from a music jock to a journalist jock with BBC Radio Tees.Big thanks to John and Aircheck Downloads for use of the airchecks.
Steve Colman has enjoyed nearly 50 Years on Radio stations across the country from working on Local and National Radio's that have included Viking FM, Metro, Great Yorkshire Gold, Magic and Smooth.In this edition of Radio Greats, Steve shares his story of how he got the Radio Bug - from starting out on the Legendry UBN Radio, before making the move to instore Radio and Pirate Radio, followed by a stint in Austria on Blue Danube and even making it to National with BBC Radio 2. What the launch of Viking was like and time at Metro Radio, to working for Great Yorkshire Gold, Classic Gold, Magic and returning to Breakfast Radio on Smooth Radio North East.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, John Foster, Andy Walmsley and Bob Le Roi for the use of airchecks.
Paul Coyte has enjoyed 37 Years in the radio industry, starting from Hospital Radio - he worked his way into Instore Radio, before embarking on a career on commercial radio which included Virgin Radio and Gold.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Paul looks back on his career from cutting his teeth in Virgin Megastores, presenting Breakfast for Hereward FM and how he often ended up in the bosses office. The launch of Virgin and how upset he was of not being part of it, to getting the gig and interviewing Celebrities and Pop Stars, to presenting for Gold and interviewing and working with the Greats of Radio and presenting his passion for Sport on Talk Sport and GBNews.Big Thanks to Paul and Aircheck Downloads for the use of the content
For 20 Years, Russ Kane was part of the successful team behind The Capital Radio Breakfast Show, Flying 1000 Feet across London in the Flying Eye. Today Russ has become an advocate for Mental Health and co-owns a station called Mens Radio.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Russ sits down with Luke to look back on his Radio journey, from accidently getting the Flying Eye Job, to working alongside Graham Dene and Chris Tarrant, stories of the Party in the Park and pulling in 4 million listeners a day. To becoming a Champion of Mental Health causes and why he had to create Mens Radio.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and David Cunningham for use of airchecks
Harriet Scott has worked in the Radio Business for the last three decades and has hosted shows for Viking, 210FM, BRMB, Virgin, Heart and Magic.In this edition of Radio Greats, Harriet chats with Luke to share her Radio journey, from getting the radio bug, how it was Al Dupree who gave her the foot in the door at Viking, where she hosted Breakfast, Saturday Evenings and Drivetime. How it was her aim to move to London and how Steve Wright Persuaded her to host Breakfast on 210FM. Presenting shows for BRMB, Virgin and Heart, how it was a learning curve at BBC Local Radio and becoming Breakfast Host on Magic Radio.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, 210Thames Valley, Ben Atkinson and Brian Clearly for use of airchecks.
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