RadioTalk from The Radio Academy

In this week’s RadioTalk, we’ve got more magical memories from David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, including Chris Moyles becoming the longest-serving Radio 1 breakfast presenter; Sir Terry Wogan announcing his departure from the breakfast slot on Radio 2; the first Newsbeat bulletin on Radio 1; the launches of BBC Radio Manchester, Classic FM and Century 105; and Neil Fox’s debut on Magic’s Breakfast show, 8 years now and counting. Happy listening!

A fantastic RadioTalk this week for you lovely people, with David Lloyd’s Radio Moments bursting at the seams with gorgeous clips from the week in radio history! Highlights include a bumper crop of station launches for Radio Air, Century, Jazz FM, Heart, BBC Bristol (with a certain ‘Katherine’ Adie reporting from the Bristol Flower Show), Atlantic 252, Key 103 (‘Music, Not Music’, eh?); a happy 93rd birthday to radio legend Teddy Johnson; and the anniversary of Neville Chamberlain’s historic radio address announcing that “this country is at war with Germany.”

In this week’s RadioTalk we’ve got more classic clips from the archives with David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, including the launch of Southern Sound 30 years ago and BBC Radio 5 back in 1990; the first radio police appeal in 1933, which resulted in the murderer being apprehended after colliding with a herd of cows; and birthday wishes to Steve Wright and Sue MacGregor. Enjoy!

In this week’s RadioTalk we have another rummage through the archives with David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, including the BBC’s first female announcer – a controversial move which garnered over 10,000 complaints; the first dramatised radio serial; and Radio Caroline’s first broadcast from the Ross Revenge following the watery demise of its previous home. Plus, we wish John Humphrys a very happy 70th birthday. Happy listening!

This week’s RadioTalk is another feast of classic clips with David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, including the end of sung jingles on Radio 1; Radio 2 leaving medium wave to make way for Radio 5; Johnnie Walker’s defiant declaration that Radio Caroline would continue because “we belong to you and we love you;” the death of Elvis Presley, as covered by radio 36 years ago; and happy birthday to BBC 1Xtra, 11 years old this week. Enjoy!

In this week’s RadioTalk we’ve got more vintage clips from the week in radio history with David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, including Dale Winton’s debut on Radio Trent; some fantastic corpsing on Test Match Special; 250 Gary Numan fans picketing Radio 1; Capital Gold and Classic Gold merging into…Gold; and birthday wishes to Terry Wogan, who turns 75 this week. Enjoy!

In this week’s RadioTalk we take another joyous trip down radio memory lane with David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, featuring that infamous Absolute Radio appearance from David Cameron, raising eyebrows with his views on twitter, as well as Danny Wallace’s debut on Xfm Breakfast and the arrival at Radio 1 16 years ago of a certain Mr Chris Moyles. Happy listening!

This week’s RadioTalk features more magic from David Lloyd’s Radio Moments. We’ve got debuts from Tony Blackburn at Radio Caroline and Brian Matthew at the BBC; Noel Edmonds’ big break standing in for Kenny Everett; the 76th anniversary of the death of Marconi; and the first ever Radio 1 Roadshow. Happy listening!

This week’s RadioTalk is a real gem as Tim Blackmore interviews one of the all time radio greats, Desmond Carrington. In this special programme, he talks about his life, love of radio and his continued broadcasts from his home studio for Radio 2. It’s a real treat! And of course, we also have David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, which this week reveals the moment Kenny Everett got into a spot of bother. Not for the first time! Produced and presented by Tim Blackmore MBE and recorded at Unique Facilities London, with imaging from On The Sly.

This week’s RadioTalk features another cracking episode of David Lloyd’s Radio Moments. This installment features the first ever Disc Jockey – Christopher Stone; a bit of birdsong in the form of Classic FM’s 1992 test transmission; how Peter Redhouse accidentally became the first voice heard on BBC Radio London; and BBC World Service says goodbye to Bush House.

We hope you’re sitting comfortably for this week’s RadioTalk! Lisa Kerr talks to the first ever recipient of The Radio Academy Fellowship, Gillian Reynolds MBE. Tune in as Gillian talks about her life, career and love of radio. And, of course, the podcast wouldn’t be complete without another great episode of David Lloyd’s Radio Moments where he looks back at the launch of Manx Radio; BBC Radio 1 saying goodbye to AM; Capital saying hello to the One Network; and Radio Luxembourg making the move to 208 MW. Happy listening!

This week’s RadioTalk is another fantastic trip down radio memory lane courtesy of David Lloyd’s Radio Moments, including Emap’s purchase of Melody FM; the launch of BBC Northampton; a 1920 Marconi Company test transmission featuring Dame Nellie Melba; the resignation of Johnny Beerling, Controller of Radio 1 for 8 years; and the anniversary of the death of Lord Reith.

What a treat we have for you in this week’s RadioTalk! Tim Blackmore talks to the legend that is Johnnie Walker MBE. In this revealing insight, Johnnie takes us through his life, including pirate, BBC and commercial radio, alongside his take on drink, drugs and the rock’n’roll business. Warts and all, this is an interview not to be missed, and with someone who remains at the top of his game. And, of course, the podcast wouldn’t be complete without another fascinating edition of David Lloyd’s Radio Moments. Happy listening! Produced and presented by Tim Blackmore MBE and recorded at Unique Facilities London, with imaging from On The Sly.

This week’s RadioTalk is short but sweet, with more classic clips and news from the week in radio history in another brilliant episode of David Lloyd’s Radio Moments. Highlights include Noel Edmonds’ first breakfast show for Radio 1; Tony Blackburn’s first show for pirate Radio London, having left Radio Caroline; and a terrific clip of a 16 year old Scott Mills on Power FM, fairly bursting with enthusiasm. Happy listening! Imaging from On The Sly.

This week’s RadioTalk is packed with some invaluable advice about how to get yourself onto this year’s 30 Under 30 list of incredible talent. The launch date for this year’s search for the best and brightest is just around the corner, so John Myers talks to Paul Robinson, the chair of the judging panel, about what it takes to make the 30. Joining John and Paul is James Carpenter, who made the list last year on his second attempt. Hear what it takes to be considered for selection and why it’s not only great for your CV, but also for your career. If that’s not enough, we also have another wonderful edition of Radio Moments from David Lloyd, who has splashed out on a new jingle! Enjoy. The search for this year’s 30 Under 30 will open on Tuesday 18th June, so watch this space for news of how to enter yourself or nominate someone else. Kindly produced by Louise Mulroy and recorded at London’s lavish Maple Street Studios with imaging from On The Sly.