Best Brmb Podcasts (2024)

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115: Gary Burgess - Wave, Wire, Q96, UTV, BBC Guernsey, ITV, Channel 103 1:00:57

3+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Graduating from a school radio station – to emerge as a familiar face on ITV in the Channel Islands via a successful spell in commercial radio programming, this is story of Gary Burgess. In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Gary tells of his childhood in South Africa and his early enthusiasm for radio, leading eventually to early work at Bl…

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The one where Giuliano uses Youtube to find the oil cap on his car 31:24

3+ y ago31:24

31:24

Giuliano is just out of isolation for the second time. He's so bored he dressed up as a storm trooper and had to use Youtube to find the oil cap on his car engine. Foxy's in a great mood as he's putting up Christmas decorations. He also relives the various times he's lost a job coz he cant fit in the uniform.…

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114: Howard Hughes - City, Wyvern, Capital, LBC, BBC local 1:02:34

3+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

The shy schoolboy whose commanding voice went on to dominate London’s news bulletins for a generation. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Howard Hughes tells of his life – from his childhood love of TV continuity to success in a local radio contest landing him his first fifteen minutes of fame – and ultimately the start of a career - …

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Do kids still sing "Hitler's only got one ball"? 40:29

3+ y ago40:29

40:29

Its Foxy's birthday this week. Giuliano celebrates by forgetting to get him a present. Giuliano has an embarrassing moment when his 4 year old asks what a moron is "because daddy says it a lot in the car". We start our new feature "Sailing Down the River Dee". Basically White has got us a celebrity and each week they will nominate another celebrity…

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What would the person who named the walkie talkie have called a bumble bee? 32:43

3+ y ago32:43

32:43

Giuliano has hit the jackpot. He stayed up all night to watch the US election results after putting his money on Biden. BOSH! Foxy reveals his dog Xena is a bog roll stealer. We catch up with Producer Barrie who's now a proud father to a beautiful baby girl - dont call her JONNY! And we forget to line up a caller for Pork Balls so we call Foxy's ma…

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113: Graham Torrington - BRMB, Buzz, Kix 96, GWR group, BBC local 1:00:23

3+ y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

From helping out on a charity appeal to dominating late night music radio for generations. In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, Graham Torrington tells how his early love for radio led to his arrival at BRMB to help with the annual Walkathon. Graduating quickly from occasional shows to daytime contemporary radio, he quickly made his mark …

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Saved by the Smell 33:25

3+ y ago33:25

33:25

Saved by the Bell is getting a reboot which we are very excited about. But Screech isn't taking part because he was in a sex tape called Saved by the Smell. This prompts a Paxmanesque interrogation of what the plot could be with a title like that (dont worry we keep it clean). Foxy is thinking about a career change so we try the government website …

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The one with Foxy's wife Leanne and her big secret 35:27

3+ y ago35:27

35:27

Giuliano's been in self isolation pretending to be a teacher. Somehow lessons with Poppy (6) and Albie (4) ended up with an in depth discussion about American electoral politics and farts. Meanwhile Foxy's week has cost him around 3 grand and counting, his cat has been beaten up by a mouse, and he relives the story about his other cat Rory and why …

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The one about getting stuck in a wetsuit 38:52

4y ago38:52

38:52

Albie has come up with a brilliant new insult - a funky disco poo. Foxy's kids have started calling him Gru from Despicable Me. But is it because he's miserable like Gru or just because he looks like him? Neil of bumgravey fame gets stuck in his wetsuit because he's self isolating and bored. Callers tell us their best stories about getting stuck in…

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The one with Aunt Viv from Fresh Prince of Bel Air 39:05

4y ago39:05

39:05

Our guest is the only person we've interviewed who has kissed Mr T, appeared in The A-Team and Hill Street Blues, and is one of the stars of Fresh Prince of Bel Air. They tell us all about Will Smith and the new episodes of the show coming out this Christmas. Pork Balls are back on the menu too. Subscribe to get updates about the latest episodes - …

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112: Clive Dickens - Chiltern, BRMB, Capital, ARI, Absolute, Austereo, Seven West, Optus 1:02:57

4y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

The teenage tape reclaimer - whose DNA now remains across UK radio and whose influence is felt around the World. Clive Dickens opens up rarely – and looks back even more rarely. In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations he shares the journey from his roots at a new Chiltern Radio and how he speedily scaled the heights to group programme director.…

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The one with Giuliano's dad ranting about Nigella's marmite in pasta 30:30

4y ago30:30

30:30

Giuliano's angry Italian dad steals the show. He really has some very strong opinions about pineapple on pizza and Nigella using marmite in her pasta sauce. Meanwhile we find out Foxy's dad has a new lady friend who tracked him down using a private investigator. Pork Balls is back too - your chance to have a take away up to the value of £20 on us. …

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27: #27 Sweet, Sweetbread and D**kheads 30:18

4y ago30:18

30:18

It's Ian, Sean Percival & Andy Robinson together again...but you knew that! In this episode: The Sweet give their opinion of the PM Who rings up Roy Keane's house during breakfast? Students can't escape halls of residence in a lockdown Donald & Melania sing Sonny & Cher Mr Pie Maker Who's making their savoury fast food products too sweet? Plus Des,…

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The one about Barrie getting naked in front of Labour leader Ed Miliband and Foxy farts on an X-Factor winner 40:18

4y ago40:18

40:18

Producer Barrie is back and he has some big news. Before we reveal he's just days away from his first child being born, which we have just revealed, we reminisce about how he was fired for getting his kit off in front of then Labour leader Ed Miliband, and ended up on the front page of The Sun, under the headline "Bot-man and Robin". A listener que…

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26: #26 Pogues on Government Rogues 31:31

4y ago31:31

31:31

Ian, Sean Percival and Andy Robinson reconvene once again for a half hour of merriment - fresh stuff and archive material fused together with love! Including: The Pogues and The Dubliners tell us what'll happen soon in Kent! Mr Inebriated Can Dad's Army suss the 'rule of six'? Jurgen Klopp gets under which manager's skin? Who's George Galloway star…

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The one with a rugby star, a Hollywood legend and Foxy's swollen finger 57:24

4y ago57:24

57:24

Bloody hell - Foxy's got a big finger! He also gets recognised at an unfortunate moment. Think very carefully about your work passwords, because you never know when you might have to tell your boss what it is. Pork Balls are back on the menu - its your chance to have this weekend's take away on us. We also talk to the most inspiring person we've ev…

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25: #25 Natalie, NWOBHM Boris & (All Or) Nothing 34:22

4y ago34:22

34:22

It's the triumphant/unwelcomed (delete as applicable) return of Ian, Sean Percival and Andy Robinson from their brief summer break with another 30' or so of sketches, topical stuff and our lovingly created parody songs for you. Including: Boris goes all NWOBHM (look it up!) on the Withdrawl Agreement Van Morrison in a mood (not news, really when yo…

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The one about Foxy's special reinforced chair and No. 1 from SAS: Who Dares Wins 54:01

4y ago54:01

54:01

Foxy's reluctant to admit he's carrying a bit of extra timber, so we analyse the garden chair apocalypse created by his backside. How many people can say they've been peed on by a lion? Someone on this podcast can! We have an amazing chat with James Priestley who won the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4. Turns out his dad was a gan…

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BONUS EPISODE! Best of the Parody Songs 36:37

4y ago36:37

36:37

A little extra for you ahead of our next full episode. We pride ourselves on our parody songs and here's a selection of our favourites so far from episodes 1-24. Featuring songs by: Queen Dizzee Rascal Chuck Berry Sex Pistols The Proclaimers The Stranglers And many more! Enjoy! :)By Ian Danter’s Barmy Old Podcast

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Foxy and Giuliano - The Podcast - The Trailer to Foxy and Giuliano - The Podcast 1:52

4y ago1:52

1:52

If you listened to us on the radio in Birmingham - hi again. We are back with a podcast. Its us having a laugh like we always used to on the breakfast show. If you never listened to us on the radio - hello. If you are looking for something fun and trivial, with two best mates who really don't take ourselves very seriously, then this is the podcast …

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111: Louisa Compton - BBC Three Counties, 5 Live, Newsbeat, Channel 4 57:35

4y ago57:35

57:35

The rookie press journalist who rose to head Channel 4 News and Current Affairs -via a love of radio. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Louisa Compton tells of her life – with an early interest in breaking news leading her into a local press title before dropping into her local station, BBC Three Counties Radio. Colleagues in London …

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24: #24 Supertramp, Super Jack & Super Annoyed (Elton) 29:15

4y ago29:15

29:15

Another half hour dollop of catchphrases, parody songs and sketches from Ian plus top writers Sean Percival & Andy Robinson. Including The 70's classic rock band who are worried about one political party! Jim White and Roy Keane discuss the big football story of the week How does Andy Murray feel to be back in form on the tennis court? Snoop Dogg f…

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23: #23 Cardi B, ABC & Anti-Cherie 34:40

4y ago34:40

34:40

Ian, plus Sean Percival and Andy Robinson back with another 30 minutes of sketchy, songy goodness!! Including: Motty looks back on Man City's exit from the Champions League Boris is taking driving lessons Does Cardi B have British ancestry? Tennis catchphrases get the Mastermind treatment That A-Level grades fiasco plus loads more, like Des at the …

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22: #22 Dido, Dinghy, Doggy 39:16

4y ago39:16

39:16

Back for more are you? Lovely! Ian along with Sean Percival & Andy Robinson giving you another bumper edition of the show clocking in just under 40 minutes! Featuring: - Neil Sedaka returns, checking his 2020 calendar - Morrissey has a view about face coverings - the latest from Scottish Football after a difficult week - Rod Stewart's thoughts on t…

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110: Cornelius Lysaght - Severn Sound, Southern, BBC Racing Correspondent 1:02:45

4y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

The boarding school boy who helped out during the holidays at a commercial station and rose to head the BBC’s racing commentary. In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Cornelius Lysaght tells of how he charmed his way through the door of Severn Sound in Gloucestershire to help out during the holidays - working his way quickly to handling some…

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21: #21 Keane Karen & Cobbers 39:12

4y ago39:12

39:12

Key of the door! The show turns 21 with a bumper 40-minute edition from Ian with Sean Percival & Andy Robinson - new and archive comedy sketches/parody songs featuring: Neil Sedaka croons about the ladies' name that now strikes fear into law-abiding citizens Roy Keane visits BBC1's Repair Shop How's Jonny Rotten's UK 'staycation' going? Mr Flat-ear…

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20: #20 Bikes, Bridges & Bungle 34:24

4y ago34:24

34:24

Hello! Another half hour of mostly new gubbins from Ian along with co-writers Sean Percival & Andy Robinson, plus a soupçon of classic BRMB/Heart archive gubbins thrown in! Featuring: Boris sings Queen (again!) to highlight a £2.5bn govt initiative Classic Des, Black Country Bob Sir Cliff not happy with the thousands who flocked to the coast Mr Ins…

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109: David Lloyd - Trent, Leic Sound, Lincs FM, Radio Authority, Century, Galaxy, LBC, Virgin, Orion 1:01:42

4y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

This is a secret episode! Over the course of this series, several folk have asked whether I’d (David Lloyd) ever be interviewed. Several luminaries kindly volunteered to interview me. Given the calibre of all the other subjects, I felt reticent. But – with lockdown and also passing 100 episodes - I thought I might succumb. I invited my oldest frien…

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19: #19 Hey Jude, Bob...Rude and Des...Lewd 33:45

4y ago33:45

33:45

A heavy sporting theme to this episode with Ian, Sean Percival & Andy Robinson bringing you 30 minutes of sketches, songs and silly voices - lots of new stuff as per normal now, plus a soupçon of old classic BRMB/Heart material. Featuring: Black Country Bob suggests help for the London Olympics to Blair back in 2005! John Motson channels Tina Turne…

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18: #18 PM Mocking, No Live Rocking & Des Flocking 33:02

4y ago33:02

33:02

Ian, Sean & Andy have over 30 minutes of comedy sketch/song shenanigans for you - freshly written stuff, and a bit of BRMB/Heart archive material too. Including: Queen have their say on the handling of the pandemic Des tries a different kind of bird watching How to counter football pundits speaking in cliches Drive-in gigs cancelled - Dizzee Rascal…

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108: Ken Bruce - BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 2 58:48

4y ago58:48

58:48

The Glasgow car-washer who became BBC Radio 2’s longest serving mid-morning presenter – and a national treasure. In this hour of 'Radio Moments – Conversations', Ken Bruce tells of his Glasgow childhood and his foray into accountancy before alighting on the career which was to dominate his life. After hospital radio, he joined the BBC in Scotland w…

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17: #17. Can ye, Kanye? 29:18

4y ago29:18

29:18

More new stuff and some BRMB/Heart archive bits and bobs from Ian, Sean Percival & Andy Robinson as lockdown (kind of) continues. Featuring: The US President takes his latest opponent on at his own game! More from the 20th Anniversary of Big Brother on TV! Billy Idol is not a fan of face coverings! Black Country Bob accuses Blair of wasting public …

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16: #16 Who Listens? YOU decide 30:15

4y ago30:15

30:15

Ian, Sean & Andy with new sketches & songs along with a few archive bits dusted off from BRMB/Heart era shows of yesteryear. Including: The 20th anniversary of a hit TV show celebrated Young Brits making a disturbing return to 80's/90's culture Jurgen Klopp getting a tad carried away with PL success Black Country Bob criticises Live 8 back in 2005 …

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107: Rob Jones - City, Luxembourg, the Super Station, USP 1:05:15

4y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

The Liverpool schoolboy who rose to a major profile as a presenter – before devising the service which provided late-night network programming to UK commercial radio and launching a leading multi-platform production company. In this hour of Radio Moments Conversations, Rob Jones tells of his life, with a career beginning as a presenter at the launc…

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15: #15 Klopp, School Slop & Glasto Pop 31:34

4y ago31:34

31:34

You know the drill by now. New and archive comic sketches, songs and impressions from Ian Danter along with Sean Percival and Andy Robinson's top drawer assistance. Including: Sir Paul McCartney wants big changes to school dinners We speak to Jurgen Klopp late on Thursday night after, well you know... Mr Health Conscious Glastonbury faves Coldplay …

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14: #14 Crash, Prang Wallop(ing liar) 34:31

4y ago34:31

34:31

Back again! Ian plus his top team, Sean Percival & Andy Robinson, bring a load of new topical stuff to the table along with some archive BRMB & Heart FM sketches from years ago! Featuring: Boris has a prang and goes all Freddie on us! Does football benefit from fake crowd noise? Mr Henpecked Des going up in the world Status Quo have their say on re…

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106: Colin Mason - Executive, Swansea Sound, Chiltern and BBC local 57:31

4y ago57:31

57:31

From history student to running one of the early commercial radio networks. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations, Colin Mason tells of his move to the US where he indulged his love of radio whilst studying – and how he persuaded his way through the doors of local stations there. Back home, after a short spell at the BBC, he moved to TV as…

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13: #13 Unlucky for some...statues... 29:07

4y ago29:07

29:07

Ian, Sean Percival and Andy Robinson bring you more new 'hot off the press' sketches and world-famous parody songs, plus the occasional trip down radio's memory lane for Ian's BRMB & Heart fans of yore! Featuring: Simon & Garfunkel salute the return of English football behind closed doors... Boris is channeling 'The King'! We celebrate one of the U…

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105: Lisa Kerr - Executive, Radiocentre, Local Radio Company; and Classic FM 56:52

4y ago56:52

56:52

From music student - to delivering an environment for commercial radio fit for a digital age – and a fascinating life beyond. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, Lisa Kerr tells of her life - moving from promising music student to eager helper at Radio Forth before graduating to Classic FM. She opens up about the successes and challenges…

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12: #12 Durdle, Furlough, Rainbow 35:45

4y ago35:45

35:45

An extra 10% of stuff for no extra charge this week (it's free anyway, d'oh!!!!) as Ian, along with his top team of Sean Percival & Andy Robinson, bring you OVER 35 MINUTES of quality items old & new! Including: Black Country Bob not happy queuing at Parliament Crowded House sing about crowded UK beauty spots Zippy, George & Bungle on lockdown Alan…

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104: Pete Price - Presenter, Radio City, City Talk, Radio Merseyside 1:02:06

4y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

From a chef and hairdresser - to becoming one of Liverpool’s leading on-air characters. In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, Pete Price tells of his early years on stage at a colourful time in Liverpool’s before making his debut on BBC Radio Merseyside. After more years as a comedian and singer, tempted back to Radio City, he was offered …

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11: #11 Boris Goes Disco 29:47

4y ago29:47

29:47

Ian brings you loads more new sketches, songs and silliness, as well as archive BRMB/Heart FM stuff too. Sean Percival and Andy Robinson are pitching in as always. Including: The Covid-19/Govt story that refused to die...still refuses to die! What's talkSPORT/Sky Sports host Jim White like back at home? Black Country Bob quizzes Blair on movies! De…

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10: #10. Cummings going? & Des c...well, you know 29:50

4y ago29:50

29:50

Ian is back not only to look at the last 7 days of stories but also to pull some choice nuggets from his old BRMB/Heart FM archive - ably assisted as always by BOP cohorts Sean Percival & Andy Robinson. Including: Ozzy Osbourne's take on a lockdown classic tune! A new Mr Men story for the conspiracy theorist in your life! Des invites some cleaners …

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9: #9 Alert, Adele, Achtung! 31:22

4y ago31:22

31:22

Loads of new stuff this week as Sean Percival and me are re-joined by our old writing compadre Andy Robinson! Featuring: A huge 70's band unhappy at modern political shenanigans! Black Country Bob angered about the easing of lockdown! Our "Times Like These" acoustic version that Dave Grohl rejected! Des goes to Weight Watchers! Exclusive commentary…

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8: #8 Brian May’s bum note 32:31

4y ago32:31

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More NEW sketches and parody songs than ever before over this half hour of entertainment, alongside choice archive comedy cuts belonging to Ian from his BRMB/Heart FM days! Featuring: NEW! Black Country Bob takes on "Mr Spayker" in the House Of Commons! NEW! Madness head for a re-opened fast food restaurant's drive-thru! NEW! Brian May's bizarre ga…

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7: #7 Heart need a-loan? 30:13

4y ago30:13

30:13

New & archive sketches, songs and general silliness from Ian Danter along with his co-writer & the 'voice of Bob', Sean Percival, including items from his BRMB & Heart FM comedy shows that aired between 2002-2006... Featuring: NEW! How rockers Heart & Sir Cliff are coping during lockdown Black Country Bob attacks Labour over the '06 smoking ban NEW…

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103: Graham Dene - Presenter, UBN, City, Capital, Virgin, Magic, Smooth, BBC Local 1:01:04

4y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

He rose from being a BBC administration assistant to holding the Capital breakfast show for around ten years in commercial radio’s formative years. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments – Conversations’, Graham Dene tell of his childhood love of radio and his efforts to creep into the business via a post as an administrator with the BBC. A transfer to the…

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6: #6 Bob vs Priti 26:59

4y ago26:59

26:59

New and archive sketches, songs & silliness from Ian (along with co-writer Sean Percival) based on the 'Barmy Brummies' & 'Sunday Carve Up' shows Ian hosted on BRMB/Heart FM in the early 2000's. Featuring: NEW! Donald Trump sings a punk classic Des recalls working in a Tamworth Café NEW! MP 'Black Country Bob' takes part in the new virtual parliame…

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102: David Symonds - Presenter, BBC Light, Home, Radio 1,2, Capital, Victory 52:31

4y ago52:31

52:31

He was the disgraced schoolboy who was to become the first presenter on Capital Radio in 1973 – and on-air in the first week of Radio 1. In this hour of Radio Moments – Conversations, David Symonds talks about his life journey from the challenges of his youth - and his acting ambition - through his early days on air in New Zealand. He tells of his …

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5: #5 Lockdown telly gold 28:11

4+ y ago28:11

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Sketches/Songs old and new as Ian combines memories of his BRMB/Heart FM presenting days in the early 2000's along with current material too! Features: Black Country Bob talking opera NEW! TV shows doing brilliantly during lockdown Des rents videos Hear the story of Mr Taxi Driver. David O'Leary & Chris Tarrant sing!…

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