Ricky got his gig presenting after winning a tightly won contest between three aspiring DJs.

Listen to Ricky 6-7pm on Saturdays. Tune into 95.5, 103.7 and 104.3 FM. You can also listen to BBC Radio York online.

Hi there, I’m Ricky Marshall I only recently found a passion for radio after a few years of being part of amateur dramatics at the York Railway Institute, I decided to give hospital radio a go.

After learning how to work the numerous buttons and going on the wards a few times I began to discover how rewarding and fun it is! During the last two years I think I’ve honed my own presenting style and I really enjoy what I do.

I also worked for a few months on Jules and Julia’s show here on BBC Radio York, which was really good experience. They both taught me a lot about broadcasting and with advice from them and other members of the station I put together a few demos, which kind of explains why I’m here.

My music taste is rather…eclectic. I like music right from The Beatles to the Killers and Lionel Richie, who is somewhere in the middle I think. Basically I like a lot of music and how old or new a track is doesn’t matter as long as the music evokes a feeling in you. That’s really important to me. I also like to try and listen to new music as well, and find out more about it now matter what style or genre.

So that’s me, I like to make people laugh and have a real passion for radio so I hope you enjoy what I bring to the station.

Ricky