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Radio Greats

Luke Davies
Middlesbrough
Isle Of Wight
Caroline Feraday
Owen Larkin
Pirate Radio
BBC Radio 1
British Forces Broadcasting Service
Radio Clyde
Radio Luxembourg
Miners Strike
9/11
High Peak Radio
Viking Radio
John Clarke
BBC
Isle Of Wight Radio
Century Radio
Newsbeat
Steve Wright
Eurovision Song Contest

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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Currently broadcasting from the Salford Rivera often on a Weeknight after midnight on BBC Radio 2, OJ Borg has had a stellar career on the radio. Whether it was on Galaxy, Kix 96.2 FM, XFM South Wales or Key 103. OJ has many stories... more

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He's launched the careers of so many singers and bands. He hung out with Wham! and Bananarama back in the days. He's presented on Capital, GLR and XFM. But there is one question.. Who is Gary Crowley?

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For over 33 years Tich McCooey was one of the most recognised presenters on MFR (Moray Firth Radio) presenting almost every show on the station, including Lunchtimes and Breakfast. During his time he came close to presenting The Big... more

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If you grew up in Ireland during the 80's, then you will no doubt remember listening to Jim O'Neill on RTÉ 2fm. From a career that initially began in the music industry Jim was part of the launch team of 2FM in May 1979, before goin... more

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Recent Guests

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
Amy Voce
Award-winning radio presenter, former Breakfast Show host
Independent radio personality
Episode: Amy Voce
Peter Bowes
BBC News correspondent and broadcaster known for US reporting and UK cricket collaboration
BBC News
Episode: Peter Bowes

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Luke Davies
Host of Radio Greats

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 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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Great storytelling that brings radio history to life.
Occasionally nostalgic, focusing on past eras more than present industry trends.
Engaging host with insightful questions and deep industry knowledge.
High-quality guests and candid career insights for aspiring broadcasters.

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Q: What keeps you connected with listeners after all these years?
Being authentic, talking to people on their level, engaging with those who stop you in the street, and continually evolving with management and audience expectations.
John Gillmore
Q: What was it like moving from hospital radio to a full-time role on Red Rose Radio?
He describes the gradual progression from volunteering to getting weekend shifts, then a full-time lunchtime slot, and finally a sponsored car and a new sense of opportunity.
John Gillmore
Q: Well, can you remember that first show you did at Red Rose back in 1985?
He recalls the overnight 2-6am slot and the excitement of being on air for the first time, including his nerves and the sense that this was the start of a long journey.
Owen Larkin
Q: How did your early pirate radio days connect you to later licensed stations like Century?
The transition involved a long gap after pirate radio era, followed by an audition at Century where he landed an early breakfast slot, aided by industry figures and the evolving Irish broadcasting landscape.
Owen Larkin
Q: Can you remember how you first caught the radio bug as a kid?
He recalls the pivotal moment of seeing his dad's transistor radio, which captivated him and set him on a lifelong path toward radio, dreaming of being on air rather than having a traditional job.

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A long-running series centers on veteran radio figures and industry insiders, offering deep, long-form conversations about career journeys, pivotal moments, and the evolution of radio across decades. Episodes frequently explore early inspirations, pirate and ILR eras, the shift to national and international platforms, behind-the-scenes decision-making, and mentorship that shaped an entire generation of broadcasters. The format tends to blend personal anecdotes with industry history, delivering nostalgic yet practical insights for aspiring radio professionals and curious listeners alike. A standout strength is the guest diversity in geography and role within radio, with a consistent emphasis on storytelling, craft, and the human side of medi... more

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1. John Clarke
2. Ross King
3. Richard Astbury
4. Jonathan Gold
5. Ally Bally
6. Eddy Temple-Morris
7. Steve Jenner
8. Amy Voce

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