
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.
Episodes
92 episodes
Mike Wyer
A 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 Worceste...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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41:25

Muff Murfin
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 d...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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1:09:44

Les Ross
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 ep...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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1:24:30

Vicki Blight
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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56:10

Peter Dickson
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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1:00:00

Stuart Freeman
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 o...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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43:33

Willie Morgan
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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1:18:38

Helen Mayhew
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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42:20

Mike Osman
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 t...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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53:59

Alan Dedicoat
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, D...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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1:13:52

David Symonds
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, Rad...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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49:45

Carol Dooley
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.T...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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40:20

Howard Pearce
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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59:16

Steve Dewitt
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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49:50
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Neil Long
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 wireles...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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25:49

David Tighe
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.
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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1:33:12

Paul Coia
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 editio...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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53:19

Rich Clarke
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 we...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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55:19

Steve Madden
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....
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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1:31:54

Glenn Pinder
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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46:37

Martin Buchanan
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, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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41:28

Rachael Hopper
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 s...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:32:20

Phil Kennedy
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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49:02
