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Radio Greats
Hosted by Luke Davies · EN
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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Ally Bally
May 1300:50:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHaving spent four decades on radio across Scotland - Ally Bally joined Radio Tay from its launch back in 1980, and then worked his way from the production offices right through into the presentation team, hosting a variety of shows including Breakfast, Mid Mornings and Tay Talk-In.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Ally sits down with Luke to reflect on his 40 year stint with the station, from how he got the bug for radio, before he left his career as a manager at B&Q to join Radio Tay as part of the sales team. What the feeling was like when he was offered his first programme and then taking over Breakfast from Mark Goodier. Presenting shows for the station and one of his memorable moments hosting Tay Talk-In. Taking over as manager of the North Scottish stations and why after 40 years with a station he had been with since it launched, it was time to move on.Listen to these old Radio Tay Jingles on Youtube (courtesy of djbigpete - Ally's name Jingle is around 1:21 minutes)Also listen to Ally on Tay Talk-In from August 2011 on Youtube (courtesey of Fraser Macpherson)The Opening of Radio Tay can be found on the Lost Dundee Facebook page
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Eddy Temple-Morris
May 601:04:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFrom producing shows, to creating the sound of stations, to remixing and presenting Alternative sounds Eddy Temple-Morris is definitely someone who should be regarded as a Radio Great. Having started out in the music industry, his radio career began on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester, before he went down to London and began a established career with Radio 1, XFM and Virgin Radio.In this weeks edition, Eddy sits down with Luke to share his stories of the radio industry. From growing up in a political household, to writing songs and playing music, before he landed his first radio job on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester. How he applied for the role of Senior producer with BBC Radio 1 and how he was responsible for changing the station sound and selecting songs for the Playlist. How he was inspired by Z100 to create the Radio 1 sound and how he piloted for a show with the network. How after a career on MTV, he joined XFM and established The Remix. Introducing us to the likes of Kasabian and others. What the real reason was behind his departure from XFM and what it was like to join the new Virgin Radio.Why not check out Eddy on his own website at eddytm.comAnd why not follow Eddy on Instagram @eddytemplemorrisAlso check out Jameshyman on Mixcloud who has archived many of Eddy's XFM show The RemixAlso why not listen to this Aircheck from one of Eddy's XFM Shows from Aircheck Downloads (Broadcast Date April 4 2000)
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Steve Jenner
Apr 2900:53:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSteve Jenner is someone who had a dream, he always wanted to work in radio and never let that dream fade away. After many years of Sally licences and RSL's, in 2003 he made that dream happen when he and his brother launched High Peak Radio. Since then he went onto co-write a successful book Broadcast Brothers on the Radio and has gone onto present shows for Radio Caroline and Rockin' 247.In this week's edition, Steve sits down and chats with Luke about his journey through radio. How he got the bug for the industry and how he missed the chance to present shows on Radio Trent. How he joined pirate stations around the East Midlands and the feeling of having your licence rejected felt like. What the launch of High Peak Radio was like and the launch of Ashbourne Radio and how he achieved the dream of presenting shows in America.Discover more about Steve, by visiting his LV18 page.And why not buy a copy of Broadcast Brothers: On the Radio of Amazon.And check out Steve on Rockin 247
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