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You remember the sound effects, the shows and the fact he has taken you to infinity and beyond (no pun intended) - but who is Tim Allen? Well he has done all many styles of radio, whether its Pirate, Instore, local and national radio.
Well why not listen to Tim share his stories about his radio journey in this weeks edition of Radio Greats? There are plenty of stories to indulge in - from joining Radio Caroline to working with Chiltern, what it was like to work with his radio heroes on Classic Gold. Joining Wave 105 and working with the station for 17 years, before moving over to Nation Radio.
Why not listen to Tim on Radio Caroline here on the Pirate Radio Hall of Fame
Also listen to several airchecks of Tim on Radio Floss here
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You may remember him on Capital Gold as Neil Winfield where he hosted Network shows across the country and also presented Breakfast on the Kent service. Or maybe you remember him presenting shows on Ten-17 FM in Harlow or maybe Breakfast on Time 107 FM in Romford, but there is one question! Who is Neil Andrews.
Well this week he joins Luke to share stories about his career on the wireless, from how he developed that bug, before working on stations around the South of England and in London and also how his new radio station All Hit Radio began as a final show, but became a full fledge radio station!
Why not listen to Neil every morning between 6 and 10AM on All Hit Radio
And why not give Neil a follow on X @neilandrews1967
And why not listen to these Airchecks of Neil on Capital Gold courtsey of Aircheck Downloads - Send us Fan Mail
For the past four decades, Chris Farrell has been on radio stations across the country. He was part of the launch team of Heart 106.2 in London, where he hosted shows for nearly 17 years. He has also enjoyed stints on stations that included MFM, TFM and Horizon Radio.
This week Chris sits down with Luke to share stories of his radio journey. Some of the stories include joining Essex Radio when he was just 10 years old, and working on stations around the country, to landing full time work on MFM, before moving down to Horizon and the Hot FM. Joining a new service in London called Heart 106.2 and what the launch date was like. Moving to America and coming back to the UK to take on work with Radio Jackie and GHR 80's.
Check out some of these airchecks of Chris courtesy of Aircheck Downloads
Also why not give Chris a follow on Instagram @chrisfarrellradio - Send us Fan Mail
He is often dubbed as the King of Nightime Talk Radio, and is currently LBC's longest serving presenter. Having worked in all fields on the station from producing, reporting and presenting - but there is one question, who is Clive Bull?
Well this week he joins Luke to chat about his life and career on the radio and how he became associated with talk radio. Some of the stories we touch upon including getting that passion for radio and starting up a school radio station, before going to the National Broadcasting School. How he turned down a job at Southern Sound to join LBC. How he became associated with nightime radio and also how Peter Cook started phoning in his show as Sven from Swiss Cottage. What the split of FM and AM was like and some of the calls he has taken over the years and what it was like to see LBC go from a Local London station to a National one.
Remember to listen to Clive on LBC every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1AM and 4AM.
Also follow Clive on X: @clivebull
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Robin Banks is now a Middle East-based executive presentation and communication coach, helping professionals build executive presence, communication coaching, public speaking confidence, presentation coaching and boardroom communication skills all across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and all over the GCC.
In this first of two parts, Robin sits down with Luke to chat extensively about his radio career. In this episode we range from developing the bug, and getting a job at 13 years old on a station in Kilkenny, before joining Chris Cary's Radio Nova. Moving over to Atlantic 252 and what it was like broadcasting on Longwave and some of the Antics he got up to in Trim. Topping the Smash Hits magazine and moving over to Virgin 1215, where he famously announced Chris Evans had died. Joining XFM and how he punched Richard Park.
You can find out more about Robin by visiting his website right here: robinbanks.com
Also check Robin out on Facebook, Linkedln and on Instagram
Also check out these airchecks of Robin, courtsey of Aircheck Downloads
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