Podcasts about radiomoments conversations

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to radio presenter, programmer and executive John Evington, who died on 4th December 2021. In this special podcast presented by Stuart Clarkson, you will hear from John himself as well as tributes from: Steve King, David Duffy, Terry Underhill, Phil Trow, Martin Campbell, Trevor Thomas, Jason Hardy, Paul Chantler, Phil England, James Piekos, Paul Carrington, Johnny Beerling, Barry David, Ray Crowther, Jim Davis, Steve Penk and Kelvin MacKenzie. John's career took in Piccadilly Radio, Centre Radio, Signal Radio and subsequently its parent company The Wireless Group. He also had a brief spell presenting weekend shows at Radio 2 while at Signal during the week. After 22 years with Signal, John went on to programme and manage Original 106, The Revolution and others during a 40+ career in radio, with his later years working as a consultant on various projects including the trial small-scale DAB multiplex in Manchester. Special thanks to all our contributors and to David Lloyd for allowing us to use the interview with John recorded for the RadioMoments Conversations podcast in 2016. You can listen to the full version at https://audioboom.com/posts/4163514-conversations-episode-2-john-evington RIP John Evington 1958-2021 The RadioToday Programme is sponsored by Broadcast Bionics. Processing by Ian Deeley; voiceover by Hannah Patterson; original music by Mcasso.

Need some podcast recommendations for the long weekend? Look no further - the BBC's finest podcasters recommend some of their favourite listens to Amanda Litherland. Brexitcast's Chris Mason begins, recommending RadioMoments - Conversations, a podcast by David Lloyd which tells the life stories of some influential people in radio. He also recommends Media Masters and 13 Minutes To The Moon. Amanda chats to Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about Fortunately, before they suggest some of their own favourite downloads: The Archers, Talking Politics, The Times Red Box, For The Many, The High Low, The Teachers Pet and Murder In The Graveyard. Caitlin Benedict, host of NB: My Non Binary Life recommends Gender Reveal, Someone Knows Something and Uncover. And Linda Adey from The Next Episode asks - Have You Heard George's Podcast? She also suggests The Receipts, The Sista Collective and Ear Hustle.

He was the drama student who aspired to be a Radio 2 producer - but emerged as a key commercial radio innovator and business leader as the industry began to find its feet, make money and exploit new technology.  In this hour of RadioMoments Conversations, Simon Cole tells of the opportunities and frustrations of BBC local radio - before moving to produce and manage programming at Piccadilly, where he pioneered commercial content and built PPM before leaving to found Unique Broadcasting; a move prompted by Owen Oyston’s acquisition of Piccadilly. He shares his role in the stories of commercial inventory bartering, DAB, Audioboom, One Word; and 7digital, where he was chief exec until Spring 2019. Simon opens up about those who have inspired him; the pain of corporate deals; the lessons of entrepreneurship; and outlines his view of a wholly disrupted future for the business of radio.  In his own words, this is the Simon Cole story. Hear the whole ‘RadioMoments Conversations’ series  here (https://podfollow.com/1459316952) – and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant (http://www.larrybryant.com/) .

Clutching a soldering iron, he arrived in commercial radio at the launch of Downtown Radio, in troubled times in Northern Ireland, rising to lead the station’s programming for an era. In this hour of ‘Radiomoments Conversations’. John Rosborough tells of his childhood dreams, the early days at Downtown Radio, building the studios, hosting early shows - and the challenges of the station’s newsroom in unprecedented times. He tells the story of his graduating through the programming ranks, its first jingle package, the varied programme schedule, early regulation and, ultimately, becoming a station for the whole of Northern Ireland – and splitting frequencies. John talks too about Irish radio heritage, winning radio licences – and his subsequent management roles at Citybeat, U105, Belfast 89 and life since. In his own words, this is the John Rosborough story. Hear the whole ‘RadioMoments Conversations’ series here (https://podfollow.com/1459316952) – and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant (http://www.larrybryant.com/) . (http://www.larrybryant.com/) (https://podfollow.com/1459316855)

From hospital radio to a leading role in a fast-changing commercial sector and then back on-air with the BBC, Stuart Linnell’s fifty years of radio make a fascinating story of sport, music presentation and management in a colourful radio age.  In this hour of ‘RadioMoments Conversations’, Stuart tells of his early days at BBC Radio Birmingham, before moving to commercial radio to help launch Radio Hallam. A transfer to the new Mercia Sound followed, where he rose to PD and then an ever- growing Managing Director role. He tells of the characters in commercial radio’s early days and the successes and frustrations of the earliest steps in industry consolidation.  Back on-air at the BBC, Stuart reflects on Auntie’s changes over the decades and on his final lengthy spell at BBC Radio Northampton.  In his own words, this is the story of Stuart Linnell MBE.  See all the episodes of RadioMoments Conversations [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations); and podcast the series [here](https://podnews.net/podcast/1459316952/no).

New variations! If you enjoy the hour long Conversations programmes which feature an  hour with someone in radio who has made a difference, please subscribe to the new RADIOMOMENTS CONVERSATIONS podcast. If you find the weekly reviews interesting, please subscribe to the new RADIOMOMENTS THIS WEEK IN HISTORY podcast. This RADIOMOMENTS CLIPS podcast continues - now dedicated to those vintage radio clips and those moments from recent days which have some significance! Please subscribe and make nice comments :)  www.davidlloydradio.com

Few individuals can lay claim to having been present at the birth of UK commercial radio, and also being there at the launch of Hallam, Mercia and in the early throes of Viking. Ian Rufus was. In this edition of the Radiomoments ‘Conversations’ series, Ian reflects honestly on his decades in the business. He tells of LBC’s troubled first year, its industrial strife and its journalists going unpaid – and his time at the helm as the earliest commercial radio mergers were staged. He tells of insider share dealing, regulatory obstinacy – the birth of the network chart show - and his proudest moments. In his own words, from his redundancy from press - to his spell at the helm of one of the UK’s biggest radio groups, this is the Ian Rufus story. Ian died in May 2016. Enjoy the whole Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com/).

Renowned for his spell on-air and at the helm of Radio Luxembourg in its final powerful era, this is the story of a man who built his early reputation as a performer - and at the decks in the dance halls - before climbing the rope ladder to his first radio shows on board Radio Caroline. In this hour of #RadioMoments ‘Conversations’, he tells of his love for music; his enthusiasm for the art of the ‘disc jockey; the loss of Elvis; his challenges as a programmer; and his hunger now still to achieve yet more.  In his own words, this is the story of your 'Royal Ruler', Tony Prince.

She owned one of Radio 4’s most quietly recognisable voices. As she gulped an emotional farewell at the end of her late night announcing shift in 2012, Alice Arnold walked off into another chapter.  In this edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Alice recalls her roots on stage, her love of radio drama and her voyage through decades at Radio 4, as continuity announcer, newsreader on the flagship news shows, and, of course, immaculate presenter of the Shipping Forecast. In this hour, she shares her secrets of delivery; and volunteers rich stories of those BBC characters who influenced her along the way. In her own words, this is the Alice Arnold story. See the whole Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryan](http://www.larrybryant.com/)t. Podcast the series [here.](https://podnews.net/podcast/1459316952/no)

In the Midlands – and beyond, a welcome from every music radio station has been extended for decades to Bob Hermon, a record plugger with an enviable reputation - and a mantelpiece full of much-deserved awards.  Bob moved quietly into the music industry as commercial radio began, moving the ranks in a fast-changing world at CBS and Sony, before rolling as an independent more recently. He is well-known as both servant and true friend to the music and radio industries for his knowledge, understanding, honesty and efficiency. In this edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Bob tells of the radio industry he’s witnessed through the years and relates tales of artists he’s helped deliver to BBC and commercial stations for over forty changing years. In his own words, this is the Bob Hermon story.

The heady Blur/Oasis days of the 90s should have been a perfect time to be running a station for passionate young music fans across the UK. It turned out to be altogether more complex, however, for Radio 1, as its new Controller grasped the challenge of returning this huge station to its roots.  Whilst that spell often serves to define Matthew Bannister, this sixty minute #RadioMoments ‘Conversations’ sheds a broader light on his other achievements. Hear of Matthew's formative years in BBC local radio; the re-formating of BBC London; his talent discoveries; the strategic work which helped to pave the way for a more aligned set of radio services; and why he didn’t really want to be DG. Working now again at the coal face, witness too the clear passion with which he attacks his current on-air commitments. In his own words at last - this is the Matthew Bannister story.

She was the first female programme controller of a commercial radio station, launching Radio City in her home town of Liverpool in 1974. In this hour of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations‘, Gillian Reynolds tells of those pioneering days. Hear too of the radio listening which accompanied her youth and helped to form her views of what makes great radio. Those views have been expressed eloquently and with good humour in her role as radio correspondent, initially in 67 for the Guardian, and in later years for decades in the Telegraph. In her own words, this is the Gillian Reynolds story. (Pic thanks to the Brian Jones Radio City tribute website http://www.citygold.me.uk)

He spearheaded the original Talk Radio UK, managed the talk output of BRMB in its early days, and managed programming for Mercury and the Allied Group. He also played a major role in news training in the National Broadcasting School and was a senior executive at the Radio Authority, later Ofcom.   In this hour of Conversations, Martin Campbell recalls his days in press and talks through his radio life, from the early days at Pennine and Trent through to his more recent exploits. He offers his thoughts on news standards and training; and shares some starry anecdotes. In his own words, this is the Martin Campbell story. Hear the whole ‘RadioMoments Conversations’ series  here (https://podfollow.com/1459316952) – and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant (http://www.larrybryant.com/) .

Radio and music were his first loves. Now, having become a familiar face on TV, he’s settled on his hugely successful Radio 2 afternoon programme.  In this edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Jeremy Vine tells with good humour of his early days in journalism; his progression through the BBC newsroom ranks from trainee to reporter to political and, later, foreign correspondent; before becoming ‘the other Jeremy’ on Newsnight. When Radio 2 sought to refresh its schedules, he took over The Jimmy Young ‘prog’, but not without incident, as Jeremy shares with due respect here. This is the story of someone who grew up loving Everett and who has turned into a radio great himself. In his own words, this is the Jeremy Vine story. (Jeremy's excellent biography is called 'It's All News to Me')

From her modest beginnings in a complex home, Helen Boaden rose to the top offices of the BBC; and emerged as a much respected and loved figure in a changing industry.  In this edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’ she tells of her early days in commercial radio at Tees and Aire, and her first impressions of the Corporation in Leeds. Rising quickly through the male-led ranks, she quickly carved out a reputation for herself in management. Helen was to earn the prize of Controllership of Radio 4, where she also led the creation of what was Radio 7, before being appointed Head of BBC News. Here, she oversaw the coverage of the 2008 economic crash, and the creation of the BBC multi-media newsroom. Famously, that appointment was to end in controversy, before Helen returned home to rule BBC radio for four years before retiring from the BBC. In her own words, this is the Helen Boaden story.

Forever the rebel.  In this edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, enjoy a full hour with Johnnie Walker. Hear how his early love for radio led to a surprise appointment to the pirate Radio England, and then on to Caroline, where he achieved huge popularity and famously was one of very few who stayed on board as the station went from illegitimacy to illegality. Johnnie opens up about his Radio 1 days where, like all so many greats, he was to come into conflict with management about music policy. America beckoned, before he returned, eventually to spend some time in commercial radio, before returning to Radio 1, and subsequently to Radio 2. Hear too of Johnnie’s illness – and of the happiness he’s now found. In his own words, this is the Johnnie Walker story. The whole 'Conversations' series can be previewed at https://audioboom.com/playlists/1307245-conversations

From early duties at BBC Radio Oxford, Libby Purves rose to be the youngest and first female presenter on Today on Radio 4 – before taking on the Midweek programme which became her home for over thirty years. In this hour of #Radiomoments Conversations, she tells of her early carefree days, job-sharing with greats like John Timpson and Brian Redhead, and shares tales of her years on Midweek. She opens up too about her own life and how she feels about its next chapter. In her own words, this is the Libby Purves story. Libby’s latest book, ‘That Was the Midweek that Was,’ is out now on Kindle. The whole 'Conversations' series can be found [here](https://audioboom.com/playlists/1307245-conversations).  Music by [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com).

He helped to build IRN, the national news supplier for commercial radio, which was to serve around 300 stations – and make money.  As a cub reporter, John Perkins was there on Day One of Liverpool’s Radio City in 1974 before graduating to a young LBC where he rose to managing editor before spinning off the news arm. In this hour of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, John tells of almost fifty years in journalism. He speaks of his thirst for news and the stories he covered; the ingenuity of the network’s early days; and the creation of a sustainable model for commercial radio news supply. In his own words, this is the John Perkins story. The whole 'Conversations' series may be found [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com).

This son of a Hollywood film producer would go on to star in Radio One’s launch day schedule.  In this hour of Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Emperor Rosko tells of his early life, his influences and his time on board Radio Caroline. He relates stories of how he was to rule France’s airwaves and recalls the story of Radio One’s approach and that first day on-air. In his own words, this is the Rosko story. The whole 'Conversations' series may be found [here](https://audioboom.com/playlists/1307245-conversations).  Music by [Larry Bryant.](http://www.larrybryant.com)

The life story of a broadcaster whose career has spanned more than fifty years is worth hearing.  In this episode of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Tony Blackburn tells of his love for the medium to which he has devoted his life. Tony shares his happy childhood and his radio influences; his learnings from the pirate days; and his lengthy spell on BBC national and local radio. He speaks about launching Radio 1 – and opens up about the advice which has steered him through a lengthy career. In his own words – this is the Tony Blackburn story. Hear the full Conversations series [here.](https://audioboom.com/playlists/1307245-conversations) Music by [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com).

This is the story of the man whose wind-up calls were to set him up for becoming a nationally known broadcaster.  In this hour of Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Steve Penk tells of his nervous beginnings at a young Piccadilly Radio in Manchester, and of the last-minute negotiations as he chose his first London gig. He relates the full story of the famous Tony Blair wind-up call; and of how he picked up the reins painfully from Chris Evans at Virgin. Steve also opens up about radio ownership and the Revolution experience – and about his life beyond in creating the Wind Up Channel and Radio Dead. In his own words – this is the Steve Penk story. Hear the full Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant.](http://www.larrybryant.com/)

He rose from the ranks of hospital radio to run a national commercial station – and be part of the BBC strategic team which established the Corporation’s current direction.  In this hour of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Paul Robinson tells of his early days on-air at Metro, a station which told him his presentation was ‘too glossy', to an enjoyable spell down the road at Radio Tees. He shares his Mercia days and then the management spell at Chiltern’s growing group before graduating to the post of Managing editor at Radio 1 -and then on to the BBC’s strategic arm. Paul tells of the challenges at a troubled Talk Radio and about his life beyond. Amidst some decent pointers on people management and leadership - this is Paul Robinson - in his own words. Hear the full Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant.](http://www.larrybryant.com) [Podcast](https://podnews.net/podcast/1459316952/no)the whole series.

This is the story of a man whose career grew from hospital radio roots to enjoy one of the longest commercial radio careers on national radio. In this edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Russ Williams tells of his debut on a new Southern Sound before being lured north to a booming Metro Radio. A call from Richard Park secured Russ’s appointment at Capital, before he transferred to the launch of the national AM station, Virgin 1215. After years on breakfast with ‘Russ n’ Jono’, an enviably long spell on mid-mornings began. In this hour, Russ tells of his influences, life at the National Broadcasting School, his favourite programme directors and of what life was like during the frenetic Chris Evans spell at Virgin. In his own words, this is the Russ Williams story. Hear the full Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant.](http://www.larrybryant.com/)

The UK began to know and love Dale as a TV star, seemingly attracting overnight stardom as he strutted on screen as if he’d always been there. In his mind he had. Dale was always destined for success.  This special edition of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’ principally tells the story of Dale’s lengthy spell in radio with archive interviews from his early career, treasured radio clips and fond tales from those who worked with him. Drawing on some of his own words and many fond recollections, this half-hour tribute is: Dale Winton – The Radio Years. Thanks to Len Groat, Pete Wagstaff, Martin Collins; and to LBC for the clips from the Steve Allen Show and ITV for Loose Women. Thanks to Malcolm Mortimer for 1980s archive interview material; and to Aircheck Downloads and Paul Easton for some of the radio archive audio. Enjoy the whole Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com/).

This is the tale of one of the UK’s most respected broadcasters – and one who describes his first visit to a radio station as the most exciting day in his life.  2CR was his first professional port of call before moving to Juice in Liverpool, then making the headlines at Xfm before being tempted to One Golden Square, where his breakfast tenure at Absolute Radio, and its predecessor brand Virgin, lasted an impressive 12 years. All this, alongside BBC radio appearances, TV and his books. Christian O'Connell is serious about his entertainment. In this hour of #RadioMoments ‘Conversations’, he talks about the boss he thanks for turning him down; the presenters who inspired him; his influences outside radio; and his thoughts as he leaves for a career in Australia. In his own words, this is the Christian O’Connell story. Hear the full Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com/)

The man who started out doing the silly bits on regional TV and graduated to a 17 year stay on the UK’s then most influential commercial radio station – plus hosting one of the World’s most influential TV quiz shows.  In this hour of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Chris Tarrant opens up about how he fell into the world of commercial radio, and then how he was appointed to the helm of Capital breakfast in London. He tells of how the programme evolved – his relationship with his boss - his questions about the endless meetings which often surround breakfast shows – and how it felt being effectively responsible for the Capital share price as the programme started to own London. He talks too of how Who Wants to be a Millionaire was devised and delivered – and shares his fears about the stroke he suffered on a journey back from Bangkok. In his own words, this is the Chris Tarrant story. See the whole Conversations series [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Theme music from [Larry Bryant](http://www.larrybryant.com/).

He inherited Capital Radio as it wrestled with the fresh challenges of a fast-changing, competitive industry and made his mark on changing the perceptions of national advertising agencies towards the medium. His commercial focus - and an acquisition spree built the industry’s biggest business which was to be the lead player in the GCap merger.  In this hour of #Radiomoments ‘Conversations’, David opens up about his childhood and his discovery of the excitement of doing the deals. He tells of his days in TV, relates his feelings as he stepped aside from GCap - and talks about life since. In his own words, this is the David Mansfield story. The whole 'Conversations' series can be previewed [here](https://www.davidlloydradio.com/conversations). Music by [Larry Bryant.](http://www.larrybryant.com)

This is the story of the lad who grew up to pirate radio who went on to play a leading role in the sound of UK radio for a generation. In this hour of RadioMoments Conversations, Steve England tells of how he ended up on-air in the complex second wave of offshore pirate before moving to Piccadilly where he started to further his interest in jingle production. He then opens up about the Alfasound journey, becoming the UK's leading jingle house - before its painful end. In his own words, this is the Steve England story. Hear the whole ‘RadioMoments Conversations’ series  here (https://podfollow.com/1459316952) – and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant (http://www.larrybryant.com/) .

In this hour, Ron tells of his formative influences - his days at Broadcasting House  and of the early vulnerable days for BBC Local Radio in Sheffield and Nottingham. He offers insight into the challenges of commercial radio in the early 80s, illustrated through his tales of the regulator, the trade body, the personalities at Trent, and the Company’s subsequent expansion. He tells too of the regional radio licences he won and launched – and the things he might have done differently.  The voice of a man who grew up revelling in radio comedy and rock and roll; this is the story of Ron Coles. (Recorded 2016) Hear the whole ‘RadioMoments Conversations’ series  here (https://podfollow.com/1459316952) – and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant (http://www.larrybryant.com/) .