How did you get into radio?
Like most people in the 1970s, by the back door. I offered to answer the telephones for a friend who had a show on BBC Radio Merseyside. After a very short time I was allowed to make the tea as well. I soon started interviewing people for the show - the first interview I ever did was with the Three Degrees. I was then told I could do a weekend show filling in for holidays, and I became a regular on the station after that.
Where was your first broadcast?
BBC Radio Merseyside - 1977. Where else have you worked?
The Voice of Peace in Israel, Metro Radio and Great North Radio in Newcastle. I still broadcast regularly on BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Cleveland. What other jobs have you done besides broadcasting?
Club DJ. Organiser of charity skydiving courses. Web site designer. Favourite broadcasting memory?
Difficult to narrow it down to just one. I remember broadcasting from mid-air once. I did a freefall skydive with a radio microphone and did a full aerial commentary on the way down. Also, interviewing Cilla Black - it was my 30th Birthday, and her 40th on the same day. Interviewing Michael Palin was a highlight too, I've always liked him. What would you be if you weren't a radio presenter?
A politician. What would listeners be surprised to learn about you?
I've done over 500 freefall skydives and one wing walk. The wing walk was at an airshow in front of half a million people. Helen and I spent our honeymoon at a skydiving centre in America.
What do you do when you're not broadcasting?
I have a small business which takes up much of my time. I spend way too much time on the internet, and I like eating out. Otherwise I relax by spending time with my wife and son. | 
