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Radio Greats

Luke Davies
Pirate Radio
Ireland
Piccadilly Radio
Manchester
Radio Caroline
Radio Luxembourg
BBC
London
Radio
British Forces Broadcasting Service
Isle Of Wight
Middlesbrough
BBC Radio 1
Caroline Feraday
Owen Larkin
Radio Clyde
Dublin
Radio 1
Jingles
Viking Radio

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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Chris Ashley
Radio presenter and longtime broadcaster
Various UK/NZ radio stations (BBC Radio Brighton, Radio Trent, Red Dragon, Celtica Radio)
Episode: Chris Ashley
Frank Renton
Radio broadcaster and conductor known for Listen to the Band and brass/military music programs
BBC (Radio 2, BFBS), Brass/Military Music Programs
Episode: Frank Renton
John Clarke
Veteran Irish radio broadcaster and producer
RTÉ, Radio Nova, KELO, Kiss FM, Nova, 2fm (RTÉ)
Episode: John Clarke
Ross King
Radio host and TV presenter
Radio Clyde / Capital / BBC / LA-based media
Episode: Ross King
Richard Astbury
Radio broadcaster with BFBS and Cyprus/Germany postings
British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS)
Episode: Richard Astbury
Jonathan Gold
Radio presenter with a career spanning Viking, MFM, The Bay, Juice FM, The Pulse, SGR
Episode: Jonathan Gold
Ally Bally
Radio Tay presenter and programmer with a storied career in Scottish radio
Radio Tay / Scottish Radio Holdings
Episode: Ally Bally
Eddy Temple-Morris
Radio producer and on-air personality, notable for work at BBC Hereford and Worcester, BBC Radio 1, XFM, MTV, and Virgin Radio
Radio industry (UK)
Episode: Eddy Temple-Morris
Steve Jenner
Radio presenter and station founder well known for High Peak Radio and Ashbourne Radio
High Peak Radio; Ashbourne Radio
Episode: Steve Jenner

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Luke Davies
Host of Radio Greats

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Radio Greats

    Thankyou Luke-what a lovely & enjoyable podcast to listen to.Very Unique for all the right reasons-i look forward to it ever coming back!

    Regards

    Andrew

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Listeners describe the show as a warm, human look at radio legends and a joy for anyone interested in broadcasting history.
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Q: What was it like transitioning from the US to the UK radio scene, and how did licensing and regulation shape your career?
He explains that US broadcasters needed a federal ticket to be on air, which led him to radio school and eventually to opportunities in France and the UK; this period involved adapting to different regulatory environments, producing shows on tape, and later performing live as part of Radio 1's evolution.
Emperor Rosko
Q: So tell me about your first radio gig?
Roscoe recalls starting on CVA 43, with about 4,000 listeners, then learning on the job by watching established DJs like KYA's Tom Donahue and Bob Mitchell, later taking over the ship's radio station and realizing his early performances were imperfect but foundational.
Colin Slade
Q: What stands out as your proudest moment at Hallam or in your UK radio career?
The most memorable moments were the outside broadcasts that brought real-time interaction with listeners, the high listener figures on midweek rock shows, and managing a strong team of presenters; those moments defined a station and a career built on audience connection.
Colin Slade
Q: Was Radio 1 ever on your list to join, given the era and opportunities available?
There were early conversations and a possible path hinted by senior producers, but ultimately I followed a path through local and regional stations that offered hands-on experience, musical storytelling, and room to grow, which suited my long-term love of rock and live radio.
Susie Mathis
Q: Susie, how did you get the radio bug—was it from listening to radio or from music?
She explains she never initially considered radio as a career, loving radio as a listener and later finding the microphone and a sense of connection through presenting.

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This show centers on veteran broadcasters and the craft of radio, inviting guests who built enduring careers across local and national airwaves, often spanning multiple countries. Conversations weave through origins, pivotal moments, backstage stories, and philosophies on listener connection, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, perseverance, and the evolving media landscape. Listeners gain practical insights into showmanship, production craft, and career longevity, plus a nostalgic sense of radio's history and its personalities. A standout trait is the consistent focus on talking to one listener at a time and the human side of broadcasting, which makes it especially appealing to aspiring hosts, industry PRs, and fans of media storytelling... more

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Recent guests on Radio Greats include:

1. Chris Ashley
2. Frank Renton
3. John Clarke
4. Ross King
5. Richard Astbury
6. Jonathan Gold
7. Ally Bally
8. Eddy Temple-Morris

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