Radio Show Presenters

Holding ImageJohn Barrett Currently posing as CHR’s Chairman – and boy can he pose – John is the anchorman for Monday’s TLC show bringing decades of musical knowledge and experience to match his genial approach to ward-visiting and request gathering.

Chris BlakeChris Blake Another CHR who must be notching up near two decades of dedicated broadcasting at St Richards whether Chris is Drifting and Dreaming or starring in his own peerless Blake’s About documentary series.

Holding ImageAlan Broadhurst Another valued member of the OASIS team, Alan has also been active in CHR for over more than three decades and his quiet approach to radio brings balance at the end of a hectic CHR day.

Holding ImageEmilie Bruell Emilie is currently ‘resting’ from broadcasting on CHR but that hasn’t stopped her attending more outside broadcasts in the past year than any other member and helping out in sprucing up the CHR Studios

Holding ImageColin Chatfield Colin is the mainstay of the Staff Request Show on each and every Wednesday afternoon, bringing his charm into play in involving staff – nursing, administrative and executive - in the CHR broadcasting experience

Pete CrewPete Crew If there is one voice you are likely to hear more often than any other on CHR, it is Pete’s whether he is introducing you to music legends, compering the daily concerts in the afternoon, trawling through the CHR Library for the Book of Records, or promoting other shows.

Virginia DarlingVirginia Darling Can be found on the Sunday TLC Request Show.

Pete EdgelerPete Edgeler Another CHR council member – looking after the financial aspects of running CHR – Pete can be heard on CHR with the excellent twice-at-weekend’s Treble Top Show and often standing in for the occasional holidaying TLC presenter.

Steve FreegardSteve Freegard Steve has just returned to the microphone at CHR, following a well deserved sabbatical after he had redesigned and rebuilt the new OASIS studio, and he can be heard on Monday evenings, sitting for John on the TLC request show.

Louisa GibbonsLouisa Gibbons Work has taken Louisa away from CHR in 2008 but she is often back helping out with outside broadcasts and occasionally dropping in on TLC request shows to ensure that we are still playing the right quota of ABBA tracks!

Tim GranshawTim Granshaw Originally from the Isle of Wight, Tim, like Mark, works locally at Goodwood Airfield, and when he isn’t surfing, rock climbing, or flying he’s broadcasting on Friday evenings with the TLC team - a definite highlight of his week!

Jane and Malcolm GrayJane Gray Jane is certainly the better half of Malcolm Gray, and they present the Wednesday TLC together.

Holding ImageMalcolm Gray Wednesday night’s TLC request show have never been ‘grey’ when Malcolm’s in charge. As a professional roadshow DJ, he brings colour to ward-visiting in midweek.

Holding ImageBernard Hayward Bernard is CHR’s classical expert – from Bach to Brahms, Strauss to Stravinsky, very few composers fall through Bernard’s trawl early on a Monday evening when he brings you his own eclectic light classical selection in Variations on a Theme

Ken HobbsKen Hobbs Ken and various friends put out a monthly hour of live comedy and music from 1974 until 1987, when Ken’s job got in the way. Ken rejoined in 2003 doing the Friday TLC and outside broadcasts. When it comes to knowledge and interest in Folk Music, you will have to go a long way to find a better presenter on Folk for All, each week on Thursday at 6.

Mark HughesMark Hughes Mark brings his professional broadcasting experience to the Friday evening request show and can also be heard Drifting and Dreaming late into the evening, matching his mellow style to the perfect choice of relaxing songs

Colin JennerColin Jenner Colin is CHR’s longest-serving broadcaster. In fact some people believe the CHR studio was built around him as it was an old pram-store and Colin may well have been broadcasting from his pram at St Richards in the early 70’s!

Holding ImageMarvin Kane Not a robot, jazz is this citizen's passion! He helps Fred Wright at 6 o'clock on a Wednesday.

Ken KnightKen Knight Another of CHR’s long service members, Ken has presented Oasis – CHR’s daily non-denominational religious programme – for over 30 years. A great walker and talker with a voice that resonates peace and tranquility.

Mike Knight There are very few popular music genres that Mike isn’t expert on - you may well find this out when you hear him getting the weekend going on a Saturday morning on CHR.

Holding ImageSarah Laing Sarah is CHR’s ward visiting coordinator and keeps on top of changes at St Richards and, as co-presenter, with Edmund on Sunday evening, Sarah makes sure that our listeners get their fair share of classical music treats.

Rob LinzellRobert Linzell One of the team for Thursday's TLC Request Show.

Penny LloydPenny Lloyd Our Council Representative for External Affairs. Her responsibilities include this website, so now you know who to blame, don't you?

Graham MakerGraham Maker Possibly our most literate presenter, being a scrabble champion and crossword expert, Graham turns his mind to all things stage and screen, presenting That’s Entertainment on a Saturday afternoon on CHR.

Lewis MasonLewis Mason Possibly our youngest, and certainly our keenest, new member, Lewis has already made his mark on the Thursday TLC show and is presents ‘Cream Tea’..

Holding ImageSharon Morris Sharon is CHR’s very own Drama Critic and brings regular updates on all things theatrical – local and national – with reviews of CFT productions and news from the Edinburgh Festival – her regular annual addiction of 40 productions in 10 days!

Rob Roxy Rob Roxy is an experienced broadcaster and actor and can be found in the Thursday TLC Request programme team.

Holding ImageWill Robertson Another of the Thursday TLC Request Show team.

Phil ShieldsPhil Shields Friday evening at 6 is not to be missed on CHR if you are a fan of Country music whether new or old, alt or retro, popular or lost gems – just mind the spittoon!

Heather SkermerHeather Skermer Drama enthusiast Heather assists on the Tuesday TLC Request Show, where she has her own contribution "Heather's bit of Decent Music!", the essence of which is, she says, it must be melodic.

Edmund SpicerEdmund Spicer One of our mainstays of the Sunday evening TLC request show, Edmund is now a CHR presenter of many years standing – and sitting – and brings his own unique choices to the weekend’s quieter hours in his Drifting and Dreaming show.

Alan StilesAlan Stiles Alan may well be one of our more senior members but, as an award winning broadcaster, his leadership of Thursday’s TLC show mixes his great voice with thoughtful features, local news and requests.

Holding ImageMartin Vick If you can’t sleep on a Thursday evening, and sometimes Fridays, Martin’s your man to assist with the best selection of popular lullabies from the CHR library and his own collection – sometimes on good old vinyl.

David WebbDavid Webb Sunday is the usual day to catch David on CHR either standing in on the TLC request show or on OASIS. David is also a valued member of our ward visiting team, distributing copies of SMILE, doing ward surveys and checking on bedside radios.

Holding ImageFred Wright Jazz music is this man's speciality: Wednesdays from 6pm to 7.

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Sainsbury's OB December 08

 

Doing an Outside Broadcast from Sainsbury's in December '08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's said that listeners build their own mental images of radio presenters, so prepare yourself for disappointment as you see what some of our less camera-shy presenters really look like:

Bill Barwell

  Bill Barwell 

Paul Morris  

    Paul Morris         

Alan Trayte    

       Alan Trayte