After spending an hour at the Tour I knew that working at the BBC was for me, and three months later I was producing a show in Nottingham James Moyse (left) Find out more about the Tour

The BBC's annual summer roadshow is an opportunity for members of the public to see behind the scenes of News, Sport and Weather.

But for former RAF Volunteer Reserve member Moyse, a visit last year opened the door to a whole new career.

The Tour kicks off its summer run in Nottingham on 24-27 May and Moyse will be there in his new role as a BBC broadcast journalist.

"I was always interested in journalism, but had realised how tough it can be getting a job," he said.

"Seeing the Tour in action last year really helped me realise what I wanted to do and I am sure it helped me secure my current job."

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Moyse now splits his time between producing Asian culture show, Dhamaka, on BBC Radio Nottingham and finishing his MA course in TV journalism at Nottingham Trent University.

But nine months ago, the 25-year-old was considering a very different career option of life in the military.

Devon-born Moyse stumbled across the BBC roadshow at a Navy Days event in Plymouth last August as he weighed up following in his father's footsteps.

"My dad was in the Navy for 20 years and I flirted with the military at university, being in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve," he added.

"I'd tried to find a job in the media after graduating but really wasn't getting very far.

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"I didn't know News & Sport On Tour would be there, but after 12 months of living at home in Devon following graduation from Loughborough University, I'd gone down to Navy Days to help rule in or out a career in the military."

It did not take long inside the BBC Tour tent for Moyse to realise where he wanted to be.

"I just went in there to look around and ended up presenting the sports news on the main TV bulletin and getting great advice from people working there.

"After spending a thrilling hour or so in there, I knew that working at the BBC was for me, and around three months later I was producing a show here at Radio Nottingham.

"Everyone was really friendly and it was also a valuable opportunity to meet some people from BBC Radio Devon, where I did a weeks work experience in October before coming up to Nottingham.

"I also liked the teamwork side of it and it made me appreciate much more how it works behind the scenes."