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Radio Greats

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.

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42:20

Helen Mayhew

Radio Greats ·

2024/11/07

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 L...

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53:59

Mike Osman

Radio Greats ·

2024/10/31

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 us...

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73:52

Alan Dedicoat

Radio Greats ·

2024/10/23

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 includi...

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50:09

David Symonds

Radio Greats ·

2024/10/16

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 p...

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40:20

Carol Dooley

Radio Greats ·

2024/10/10

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 Rad...

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59:16

Howard Pearce

Radio Greats ·

2024/09/25

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 trou...

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49:50

Steve Dewitt

Radio Greats ·

2024/09/18

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 ...

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25:49

Neil Long

Radio Greats ·

2024/09/11

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...

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David Tighe

Radio Greats ·

2024/07/18

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, ...

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53:19

Paul Coia

Radio Greats ·

2024/06/27

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 Tal...

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55:19

Rich Clarke

Radio Greats ·

2024/06/06

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 Ric...

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91:54

Steve Madden

Radio Greats ·

2024/05/24

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", ...

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46:37

Glenn Pinder

Radio Greats ·

2024/05/06

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...

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41:28

Martin Buchanan

Radio Greats ·

2024/04/25

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Rachael Hopper

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2024/04/18

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49:02

Phil Kennedy

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2024/04/04

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83:19

Tony Fisher

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2024/03/28

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48:55

Billy Butler

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2023/12/28

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63:00

Randall Lee Rose

Radio Greats ·

2023/12/17

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61:00

Neale James

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2023/12/06

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