Radio Moments - Conversations
Radio people tell their stories - in their own words - alone.
Episodes
116: Conversations Special - The John Peters Story
John Peters was born in Middlesex. His radio career began at the factory station UBN before progressing to the new Radio Trent in Nottingham where he hosted the station's first ever breakfast show. He later transferred to launch its oldies spin-off GEM AM. Saga Radio came next, where he was also the first voice. John's final radio stint was on board Boom Radio where he addressed his first nati
115: Gary Burgess - Wave, Wire, Q96, UTV, BBC Guernsey, ITV, Channel 103
Graduating from a school radio station – to emerge as a familiar face on ITV in the Channel Islands via a successful spell in commercial radio programming, this is story of Gary Burgess.In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Gary tells of his childhood in South Africa and his early enthusiasm for radio, leading eventually to early work at Blackpool’s Radio Wave on moving with his family back
114: Howard Hughes - City, Wyvern, Capital, LBC, BBC local
The shy schoolboy whose commanding voice went on to dominate London’s news bulletins for a generation.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Howard Hughes tells of his life – from his childhood love of TV continuity to success in a local radio contest landing him his first fifteen minutes of fame – and ultimately the start of a career - on Radio City. He opens up about his various spells
113: Graham Torrington - BRMB, Buzz, Kix 96, GWR group, BBC local
From helping out on a charity appeal to dominating late night music radio for generations.In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, Graham Torrington tells how his early love for radio led to his arrival at BRMB to help with the annual Walkathon. Graduating quickly from occasional shows to daytime contemporary radio, he quickly made his mark before the potential of a late-night love songs pro
112: Clive Dickens - Chiltern, BRMB, Capital, ARI, Absolute, Austereo, Seven West, Optus
The teenage tape reclaimer - whose DNA now remains across UK radio and whose influence is felt around the World.Clive Dickens opens up rarely – and looks back even more rarely. In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations he shares the journey from his roots at a new Chiltern Radio and how he speedily scaled the heights to group programme director.As the industry began to consolidate, he tells of h
111: Louisa Compton - BBC Three Counties, 5 Live, Newsbeat, Channel 4
The rookie press journalist who rose to head Channel 4 News and Current Affairs -via a love of radio.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Louisa Compton tells of her life – with an early interest in breaking news leading her into a local press title before dropping into her local station, BBC Three Counties Radio. Colleagues in London quickly spotted her abilities and she edged into a
110: Cornelius Lysaght - Severn Sound, Southern, BBC Racing Correspondent
The boarding school boy who helped out during the holidays at a commercial station and rose to head the BBC’s racing commentary.In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Cornelius Lysaght tells of how he charmed his way through the door of Severn Sound in Gloucestershire to help out during the holidays - working his way quickly to handling some of the UK’s top stories of the time from the newsr
109: David Lloyd - Trent, Leic Sound, Lincs FM, Radio Authority, Century, Galaxy, LBC, Virgin, Orion
This is a secret episode!Over the course of this series, several folk have asked whether I’d (David Lloyd) ever be interviewed. Several luminaries kindly volunteered to interview me. Given the calibre of all the other subjects, I felt reticent. But – with lockdown and also passing 100 episodes - I thought I might succumb.I invited my oldest friend, Mark Runacus MBE to pose the questions. He and
108: Ken Bruce - BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 2
The Glasgow car-washer who became BBC Radio 2’s longest serving mid-morning presenter – and a national treasure.In this hour of 'Radio Moments – Conversations', Ken Bruce tells of his Glasgow childhood and his foray into accountancy before alighting on the career which was to dominate his life. After hospital radio, he joined the BBC in Scotland where he appeared on the first day of its dedicated
107: Rob Jones - City, Luxembourg, the Super Station, USP
The Liverpool schoolboy who rose to a major profile as a presenter – before devising the service which provided late-night network programming to UK commercial radio and launching a leading multi-platform production company. In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Rob Jones tells of his life, with a career beginning as a presenter at the launch of Radio City before transferring to the mighty
106: Colin Mason - Executive, Swansea Sound, Chiltern and BBC local
From history student to running one of the early commercial radio networks.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations, Colin Mason tells of his move to the US where he indulged his love of radio whilst studying – and how he persuaded his way through the doors of local stations there. Back home, after a short spell at the BBC, he moved to TV as a continuity announcer before returning to the Cor
105: Lisa Kerr - Executive, Radiocentre, Local Radio Company; and Classic FM
From music student - to delivering an environment for commercial radio fit for a digital age – and a fascinating life beyond.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Lisa Kerr tells of her life - moving from promising music student to eager helper at Radio Forth before graduating to Classic FM.She opens up about the successes and challenges of her first management role at Channel Travel Radi
104: Pete Price - Presenter, Radio City, City Talk, Radio Merseyside
From a chef and hairdresser - to becoming one of Liverpool’s leading on-air characters.In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, Pete Price tells of his early years on stage at a colourful time in Liverpool’s before making his debut on BBC Radio Merseyside. After more years as a comedian and singer, tempted back to Radio City, he was offered the late-night phone which he made his own. Shunted
103: Graham Dene - Presenter, UBN, City, Capital, Virgin, Magic, Smooth, BBC Local
He rose from being a BBC administration assistant to holding the Capital breakfast show for around ten years in commercial radio’s formative years.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Graham Dene tell of his childhood love of radio and his efforts to creep into the business via a post as an administrator with the BBC. A transfer to the BBC library followed, from which he met the key in
102: David Symonds - Presenter, BBC Light, Home, Radio 1,2, Capital, Victory
He was the disgraced schoolboy who was to become the first presenter on Capital Radio in 1973 – and on-air in the first week of Radio 1.In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, David Symonds talks about his life journey from the challenges of his youth - and his acting ambition - through his early days on air in New Zealand. He tells of his early days announcing programmes for the Home Ser
101: Simon Mayo - Presenter, Radio 1, 2, 5 Live, Nottingham & Brighton
From working as a car park attendant and being turned down by the BBC - to hosting some of the biggest slots on the UK’s largest stations.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Simon Mayo speaks candidly about his life and career, from his early experiences at hospital and student radio, through his days at BBC Radio Brighton and Radio Nottingham. Then - spotted by the BBC - he climbs q
100: Don Thomson - Commercial Director, Piccadilly, Chrysalis, COO Global
From a place behind a newsagent's counter armed just with a single O’ level – emerging as a leading influence in getting the business of brand-based commercial radio into shape as Group Commercial Director at Chrysalis, then COO at Global Radio.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Don Thomson tells of his days at the mighty Kelloggs, before alighting on a career in radio at a colourful
99: Steve Collins - Programmer, presenter, Voice of Peace, Capital, Smooth, County Sound, Top Shop, Red Rose
Having helped to establish one of the leading in-store stations in London’s Top Shop, he rose to lay the foundations of the mighty Smooth brand.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Steve Collins tells of growing up and the keen pirate radio influences which led him to answer a press ad leading to an enlightening journey to Tel Aviv - and then offers fascinating insight into life on-boa
98: Diana Luke - Presenter, Viking, Jazz, Superstation, County Sound, BBC local
Her warm Canadian tones graced UK radio stations for over twenty years.In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Diana Luke tells of how she fell into radio whilst reviewing a book at Hallam, leading to a role as Viking’s first female broadcaster. As her reputation grew across Yorkshire, Diana was summoned to be part of the new commercial radio late-night networked service ‘The Superstation’ w
97: Steve Orchard - Programmer, executive, GWR, GCap, Quidem, Prison Radio
From football reporter - to becoming one of the leading figures in a generation of commercial radio, this is the story of Steve Orchard.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Steve tells of his schooling and education; and a first career in social work, honing skills he was take with him throughout his life.An interest in hospital radio led to opportunities at Wiltshire Radio which flouris
96: John Inverdale - Presenter and sport, BBC local, BBC Radio 4, 2, 5, 5 Live
He was the local press journalist who went on to be one of BBC radio sport’s most familiar voices – and whose style was to define BBC Radio 5 live at launch.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, John Inverdale tells of his early days in local press before a chance pub meeting led to an opportunity at the new BBC Radio Lincolnshire. An attachment to London saw him reporting and sports bull
95: John Humphrys - Journalist and presenter, BBC Radio 4
He rose from humble but determined roots in Wales to become one of the leading radio journalists of his generation.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, John Humphrys opens up about his life, resulting more in an encyclopaedia of World history rather than of media. He tells of his early days in press, where he not only wrote stories, he delivered the newspapers. Spurning a job at the T
94: Mike Read - Radio 210, Luxembourg, Capital Gold, Classic FM and Jazz
Plucked with no experience to appear on a new Radio 210 in Reading, he was to become the fourth ever Radio 1 breakfast host.In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, Mike Read tells of the surprise jump from a musical career to one where radio played lead. He relates how his commercial radio spell began and shares memories of the eccentric early days in that new industry.Following an unexpect
93: David Jensen - Luxembourg presenter, Trent, Radio 1, Capital, Gold, The Jazz
His life in radio began, aged 16, in Canada – and his distinctive voice was to be heard on the UK’s biggest stations. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, David Jensen tells of growing up in Canada and making his radio debut, before moving, aged just 18, to a new life at Radio Luxembourg in the days when it commanded UK evening listening.Advised to get some UK experience, ‘Kid’ alighted
92: Francis Currie - Programmer, Mercia, Tfm, Minster, Magic, Heart, Virgin
It was his love of radio which governed his choice of university – before a career which saw him emerge as one of the key UK radio programmers of his generation – leading the way on research and the psychology of radio.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Francis Currie shares his early hospital and student radio days and his graduation to a young Mercia Sound. He tells of his spell at L
91: Bob Harris - Radio 1, 2, BBC local radio, Luxy and BFBS
This is the story of the man who grew up simply wanting to be on the radio and emerged as one of the most musically influential and respected presenters in UK radio.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Bob Harris tells of his time as an unlikely police cadet before his ambition to work in radio took him – alone – to London. He shares how he befriended John Peel and became his fill-in, an
90: Lynn Parsons - Presenter, BBC Radio 1 and 2, Virgin, Magic, Jazz
She was the reluctant shorthand typist who never sought a role in front of the camera or microphone – but was to be invited to play a role in some of the UK’s biggest stations. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Lynn Parsons tells of her crazy childhood home and the early jobs which offered insight into a media world. She shares how her technical curiosity led to appointment as a came
89: Thomas Prag - Moray Firth Radio founder, and later regulator
A man who never hankered after a job in radio, but was to be recognised as the driving force behind one of the most successful early small local radio stations – Moray Firth Radio based in Inverness.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Thomas Prag confesses to an easy upbringing and his laziness, before falling into the BBC. He recalls his early training days – in Bush House and pushing
88: Andy Parfitt - BBC executive
The boy from near Bristol who went from working in theatre to becoming the longest-serving Controller of Radio 1, this is the life of Andy Parfitt.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Andy tells of his first radio memories, his love of music, and how he landed a BBC studio manager role.He shares stories from his early days at Broadcasting House, working with those whose backgrounds he
87: Adrian Juste - Radio presenter at Radio 1, BRMB and Radio Leicester
He was the shoe salesman from Leicester who became the first presenter to graduate to Radio 1 – before falling out of the station in the 90s shake-up.In his hour of 'Radio Moments - Conversations, Adrian Juste opens up about his love of the 60s pirate stations which prompted his early work at young BBC Radio Leicester – and then on to BRMB where he didn’t really get on with management - or his bre
86: David Arnold - composer and conductor
He emerged from modest roots and being a jobbing musician to become the brains and inspiration behind some of the UK’s most familiar media anthems.In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’ David Arnold tells of his childhood hopes and dreams when he began to appreciate and study music – and about the surprise and chance of his early opportunities. As a composer, conductor, arranger and produce
85: John Revell - Producer, presenter and executive, Virgin, Radio 1.
He was the programmer, producer and radio executive who began peering through the studio window at Radio Top Shop - and ended up programming the first national pop/rock station in the UK and witnessing the rise and challenges of Chris Evans first-hand.In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, John Revell tells of his radio life. He shares stories from the launch of the BBC’s pioneering days at
84: Simon Cole - Presenter, programmer, entrepreneur - BBC local, Piccadilly, Unique, 7digital
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
83: John Rosborough - Northern Ireland programmer
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 i
82: Stuart Linnell - Mercia, Hallam and BBC local presenter and executive
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
81: Richard Allinson - Capital, Radio 2, Magic presenter
He graduated straight from uni to a huge career at Capital and Radio 2.In this hour of #radiomoments Conversations, Richard Allinson tells of his nervous days in university radio before arriving at Capital where he sat alongside the greats of the day who shared their wisdom. He shares the battle for London supremacy and his recollections of the stars he bumped into during his 17 year spell. A tran
80: Paul McKenna - Topshop, Caroline, Chiltern, Capital, Radio1
Few radio presenters enjoy a hugely successful career in broadcasting before going on to achieve even more in a second life. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Paul McKenna shares his journey through radio’s most treasured posts – on to becoming an internationally renowned hypnotist, behavioural scientist TV broadcaster and best-selling author.He tells how his curiosity of the pirates
79: Peter Griffiths - BBC producer
The boy from Wales whose dad recommended a BBC career – and who was to emerge as the production brain behind some of the UK’s most historic programmes and broadcasts. In this hour of #radiomoments Conversations, Peter Griffiths tells of his 1970s days training as a BBC studio manager for network radio and the World Service before graduating to produce Woman’s Hour - and to the Radio 4 presentation
78: Tommy Boyd - Magpie, Southern, Talk Radio UK, BBC local radio
From a spell at BBC local radio whilst at teacher training college, he was to become a household name on children’s TV and one of the UK’s most distinctive radio broadcasters. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, the inimitable Tommy Boyd tells of his early days in BBC local radio and LBC - and how he quickly realised a childhood ambition in landing a top job in kids TV at Thames with Ma
77: Chris Tarrant - Capital presenter
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 breakf
76: Lesley Douglas - BBC Radio 2 controller
From stumbling into the BBC simply with a wish to ‘be in London’, she rose to head its biggest network. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Lesley Douglas opens up about her puzzled early days in radio; her learnings at the elbow of the greats; and her rise alongside Jim Moir to steer BBC Radio 2 to dizzy heights. She talks of her happiest times, and of the significant challenges she fa
75: Mike Powell - Devonair, County Sound, RCS
He graduated from regional press in its hot metal days through a nascent commercial radio industry to a senior international role at RCS, the company whose market-leading software fuels stations around the world. In this hour of #radiomoments Conversations, Mike Powell tells of his early days at Devonair and his graduation to programme management at County Sound where he was to be the first to cre
74: Valerie Geller - US radio consultant
She’s been a familiar face on radio conference platforms around the World for decades, commanding attentive audiences as she shares the secrets of ‘powerful radio’. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Valerie Geller, who counsels authentic self-revelation from broadcasters, opens up about her own life.She tells of her early experiences as a welcome young caller on a phone-in on her loca
73: Bill Bingham - Radio 1, 4, City, Trent, IRN, Saga newsreader and presenter
From acting at Pebble Mill to reading the news on Radio 1, delivering the shipping forecast on Radio 4 and playing rude songs on Radio Trent, this is the life of velvet-voiced Bill Bingham. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Bill tells of his early years in drama and his accidental arrival at the BBC’s new radio station in Birmingham. He relates tales of the birth of Liverpool’s Radio
72: Phil Swern - Capital, Radio 1 and 2 producer
He was the music-loving hair stylist who became responsible for an array of huge seventies pop hits – and then some of the UK’s iconic radio programmes. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Phil Swern talks of his break into the record industry and then how he ventured into music production. From the contacts he’d made in the radio world, Phil tells of how he graduated to a young Capital
71: Les Ross - BBC Birmingham, Tees, BRMB, Xtra-AM, BBC WM
This is the life story of the commercial radio broadcaster who fulfilled his dream to work on the local station he loved and how he became its most famous performer. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Les Ross tells of the journey from a job at a registrar’s office to a new BBC Radio Birmingham and his launching the new Radio Tees, before the agony of his transfer to his beloved BRMB.
70: Jono Coleman - GLR, Virgin, Heart
Few radio broadcasters enjoy success in two continents. A Londoner by birth, but a childhood move to Australia dictated his accent and his early media home. Jono Coleman rose from ad script-writing to local radio programmes - and then national TV before graduating through the Australian radio ranks. On his return to London, the disruptive BBC GLR beckoned before joining the ranks of Virgin 1215 at
69: Brian Hayes - Capital, LBC, Radio 2, GLR, 5 Live
From a small town in Western Australia - to commanding the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in the early ‘90s, this is the life story of an enviably adaptable broadcaster, best known for his years on LBC where his fresh approach was to surprise Londoners who remember him with affection. In this hour of #radiomoments Conversations, Brian Hayes tells of the ins and outs of his early days in 1950s Australi
68: Christian O'Connell - Juice, 2CR, Virgin, Absolute
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, la
67: Dale Winton - UBN, Trent, Beacon, Chiltern
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
66: Russ Williams - Southern, Metro, Capital, Virgin presenter
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
65: Nick Bailey - Pirate radio, Classic FM
To launch a radio station means you’ll never be forgotten. This is the story of the man who launched the first national commercial radio station in the UK. In this edition of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Nick Bailey tells of his early days in pirate radio before travelling to work in Australia and Hong Kong. He then relates tales of the pioneering early days of the unexpected success which was C
64: Roger Gale- Caroline, Scotland, 270 and Radio 4 presenter
He is the determined pirate radio disc jockey who won and kept a seat in Parliament. In this hour of #radiomoments Conversations, recorded in his Commons office, Sir Roger Gale tells of his dreams of becoming an actor which led to climbing the side of the Radio Caroline ship in before helping to set up pirate Radio Scotland and Radio 270. He relates the tales of life as a reporter at a young BBC R
63: Sue MacGregor - Light Programme, Radio 4 presenter
On walking through the door as a typist for the Light Programme, little did she know that one day she’d be trusted to whisper a word into the ear of the nation on the famous Today programme. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Sue MacGregor CBE tells of her journey through South African radio on to the BBC’s World at One, Woman’s Hour and Today. She relates rich stories of a bygone BBC
62: Anna Raeburn - Capital and LBC presenter
From aspirations of being an actress, she emerged as the award-winning contributor to a programme which was to guide Londoners through their emotional headaches in the ‘70s and ‘80s – and served to define a genre. In this edition of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Anna Raeburn tells of her early days editing the problem page of Woman magazine which led to her famous ‘Anna and the Doc’ days up the s
61: Paul Robinson - Metro, Tees, Chiltern, Radio 1, Talk Radio executive
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
60: Steve Penk - Piccadilly, Capital, Virgin presenter
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
59: Tony Blackburn - BBC and commercial radio presenter
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 launch
58: Paul Chantler - Commercial radio exec and news guru
In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, hear the story of the press journalist who dreamed of hosting a music radio show and who went on to lead some of the UK’s key stations at a pivotal moment in UK radio. Paul Chantler tells of his radio journey, from work experience and later presentation at BBC local radio, to leading the news and programme operations across a range of formats from Gal
57: Pat Sharp - Capital and BBC Radio 1 presenter
Few broadcasters begin their radio career with an afternoon show on Radio 1. Pat Sharp did, before dashing off to Radio Luxembourg and back again. In this hour of Conversations’, Pat Sharp tells of how his early breakthrough happened and how he felt when he realised his ultimate dream - daytimes on Capital Radio in London. He tells too of his success abroad, his hits, jingle collecting - and of ST
56: Rosko - BBC Radio 1 and Caroline Presenter
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 s
55: Bruno Brookes - BBC Radio 1 and production executive
On the evening, weekend and early programmes, he played a key role in Radio 1 through the 80s and 90s; and his voice defined the UK Top 40 for three years. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Bruno Brookes tells of his early influences in life and radio, his BBC local radio days and the call that led to his journey to Radio 1. He opens up about how London life felt to the boy from Stoke
54: Peter Dickson - Voice artist
In a national poll, he was voted as having one of the top three iconic voices of the decade. It’s not surprising. Peter Dickson has worked on over 120 TV shows and series; voiced channel promos for around 60 stations around the world; featured on more than 30 AAA game titles; delivered more than 30,000 tv and radio ads; and appeared on all BBC networks.In this hour of #radiomoments Conversations,
53: John Perkins - Commercial radio IRN news.
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
53: Libby Purves - BBC Radio Oxford and Radio 4 presenter
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 op
52: Michael Barton - BBC local radio founder
This is the story of one of the architects of the local radio system we know today. After a spell up North at the BBC, Michael was invited to contribute to the early ‘closed circuit’ trials in local radio in the early 60s which were to persuade of the merits in the approach. As the stations were rolled out formally, he was appointed to launch Radio Sheffield, in 1967. Michael rose to Controller of
51: Billy Butler - Radio Merseyside & Radio City presenter
Here is the life-story of a rich BBC local radio character, imbued with the spirit of his City. In this edition of Radiomoments 'Conversations', Billy Butler tells of his beginnings on a young BBC Radio Merseyside, and his memorable time at Radio City and its AM offshoots.He relates fond tales of his famous contests, his younger days on the Cavern scene, where he rubbed shoulders with the Beatles
50: Broadway Bill Lee - US presenter
When he left one US market, he called in all his rivals on his last show to pitch to win his audience. The anecdote speaks volumes about the character of ‘Broadway Bill’ Lee. Now, he’s become renowned in the UK for the ‘breaks’ (links) he puts on social media.In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, this WCBS New York presenter talks of why he posts them. He says he want to show a new genera
49: Keith Skues, Caroline, London, Radio 1 and 2 and Hallam presenter
He is one of a generation of broadcasters who witnessed radio’s incredible journey from the pirates to the present day: from AM to DAB. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations', Keith Skues MBE AE tells of his love of the Light Programme which led to a foray into Forces Radio. The BBC beckoned, before Keith jumped on board the pirate Caroline. After a spell at Luxembourg, he was back out at s
48: Jimmy Gordon - Radio Clyde - Commercial radio executive
This is the story of a man who began in television before discovering commercial radio as it launched in his beloved Scotland. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Lord Gordon of Strathblane, now aged 80, tells of the birth of Radio Clyde against a backdrop of failing stations in England. He shares tales of successes and frustrations; his famous ‘mother and chicks’ radio ownership theory
47: Pete Murray - Radio Luxembourg, BBC and LBC presenter
He was the presenter who broadcast on Radio Luxembourg at its height, becoming a role model for the likes of Paul Burnett and Tony Blackburn. Once at the BBC, his daily Open House programme on Radio 2 was to attract huge audiences. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations, Pete Murray tells of his life, from his younger days in film through his many TV appearances and his decades in radio from
46: Tony Stoller - Commercial radio executive and regulator
He was the regulator who crossed the divide to manage a station and to serve the radio industry’s trade body, only then to return to a regulatory life, as he oversaw a critical stage in the development of UK radio. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Tony Stoller CBE opens up about his early life at independent radio’s first regulator, the Independent Broadcasting Authority, and offers
45: Paul Burnett - Radio Luxembourg and BBC presenter
He was one of the breed of presenters who debuted professionally on the pirate stations, before transferring to Radio Luxembourg and then to Radio 1, where he famously brought the news of the new chart to school pupils in every playground across Britain on a Tuesday lunchtime. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Paul Burnett tells of his grounding in Forces broadcasting; his sea-sickn
44: Alex Lester - BBC Radio 2 and local radio presenter
He was the jobbing BBC local radio presenter who was to end up spending thirty years at Radio 2, watching the network evolve from its Light legacy to the present day. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Alex Lester tells of the eccentric early days of BBC local radio; the challenging debut for commercial radio; and the people with whom he shared his years on the UK’s biggest radio stati
43: Alan Bailey - Commercial producer Radio Luxembourg & Trent
He loved the thought of a career in sound, fascinated by the pictures it could create. His early steps in radio took him to Radio Luxembourg's London studios working alongside the greats like Freeman and Everett; and his production was born from the most basic of equipment and a huge amount of creativity. He was to become one of the UK commercial radio industry's earliest commercial producers as
42: David Mansfield - Capital Radio, Commercial radio executive
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 o
41: Robin Lustig - BBC Radio 4 reporter and presenter
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