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A Face For Radio

Welcome to A Face for Radio, where we dive into the stories of the people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce/present some of your favourite shows, so that they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K.

Behind the Scenes & Preparations - Andrea Fox

34 mins; April 03, 2026

Saying Yes to Opportunities, Journalism & Being Radio-Ready — Sound Advice from Andrea Fox

36 mins; March 20, 2026

Returning to the Podcast to Discuss Balancing Her Roles as Producer and Presenter – Ngunan Adamu

50 mins; December 19, 2025

"What is the future of Business on the BBC?" - David Waddell

52 mins; November 28, 2025

Mark's Final Episode

26 mins; October 13, 2025

Social Media's Role In Engaging Radio Listeners - Emma Gill

36 mins; September 29, 2025

Do Younger Generations Feel Disconnected From The News? - Roxanna Wright

32 mins; September 15, 2025

Nothing Ever Happens When You Expect It To - Calum Macdonald

50 mins; September 01, 2025

Reporting Across Borders - Joseph Draper

48 mins; August 18, 2025

Staying On Top Of Multiple News Cycles - Laura McGhie

53 mins; August 04, 2025

Do Radio Because You Authentically Love It - Jasmine Takhar

54 mins; July 21, 2025

A World Of Music - Beverley Humphreys MBE

68 hours 43 mins; July 07, 2025

Radio: An Industry Fuelled by Passion - Dan Richards

67 hours 26 mins; June 23, 2025

The Difference Between Covering South Wales & London - Claire Boad

45 mins; June 09, 2025

Is There Enough Risk-Taking In Radio? - Grant Stott

48 mins; May 26, 2025

Bonus: Happy Birthday 'A Face For Radio'!

13 mins; May 22, 2025

Learn Something From Everyone - Josh Holmes-Bright

58 mins; May 13, 2025

Learning The Craft Through Hands-On Experience - Martine Croxall

47 mins; April 28, 2025

My Love of Storytelling - Rosie Wright

62 hours 45 mins; April 14, 2025

Navigating The Digital Age - Rory Cellan-Jones

57 mins; March 31, 2025

From Accidental Radio Host to Award-Winning Podcaster - Summaya Mughal

35 mins; March 17, 2025

Achieving Through Adversity - Isaac Farnworth

22 mins; March 03, 2025

Reporting the First Draft of History - Martin Stanford

60 hours 32 mins; February 17, 2025

Be Reliable & Embrace Change - Glen Thompsett

43 mins; February 03, 2025

'You Have to be Able to Smell Your Work' - Ryan Dobney (Part 2)

39 mins; January 20, 2025

The Heart of Stories: Language and People - Ryan Dobney (Part 1)

40 mins; January 06, 2025

From Civil Engineer to Asking the Important Questions About Health - Mike Dilke

37 mins; December 10, 2024

Suffolk's Sports Encyclopaedia - Graeme Mac

38 mins; November 26, 2024

Country Music and Finding Home in the UK - Baylen Leonard

62 hours 22 mins; November 12, 2024

Changing And Evolving With Radio - Mick Coyle

53 mins; October 29, 2024

The Master of Jingles - Dan Brennan (Part 2)

33 mins; October 15, 2024

Helping a Swiftie Live Her Dream - Dan Brennan (Part 1)

36 mins; October 01, 2024

Verifying the Source of News - Tom Edgington

42 mins; September 17, 2024

Integrating Comedy Into the World of Radio - Susan Hanks

47 mins; September 03, 2024

Why Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone Is So Important - Mel Everett

55 mins; August 20, 2024

"The Friend They've Never Met" - Iain Dale (Part 2)

42 mins; August 06, 2024

Radio Can Save Lives - Iain Dale (Part 1)

43 mins; July 23, 2024

BBC Introducing's Impact on the Radio & Music Industry - Jess Iszatt

50 mins; July 09, 2024

How I Self-Taught Myself the Ins & Outs of Radio - Jake Willis

56 mins; June 25, 2024

The Power of Radio - Louise Hulland

41 mins; June 11, 2024

Watchdog, Rogue Traders & Consumer Rights - Matt Allwright

56 mins; May 28, 2024

Behind Woman's Hour on Radio 4 - Hanna Ward

28 mins; May 14, 2024

Overcoming Speech Delay to become London and Surrey's Greatest Hit - Alex Duke

33 mins; April 30, 2024

The Stories & Music You Don't Hear Anywhere Else on the BBC - Becky Want

55 mins; April 16, 2024

Are We Getting Celebrity Podcast Fatigue? - Mary Mandefield

46 mins; April 02, 2024

Teaching the Future of Radio - Carl Hartley

59 mins; March 19, 2024

ADHD as an Asset in the Radio Industry - Darryl Morris

60 hours 35 mins; March 05, 2024

Why History & News Go Hand in Hand - Shivani Sharma

58 mins; February 20, 2024

The Freelance Life - David Mooney

63 hours 24 mins; February 06, 2024

The Art of Going Viral - Chris Arnold

32 mins; January 22, 2024

The Importance of Versatility - James Hanson

30 mins; January 09, 2024

Amplifying People's Voices - Ngunan Adamu

26 mins; December 19, 2023

All Go, All the Time - Johnny Jenkins

39 mins; December 05, 2023

The Gift of the Gab - Natalie Graham

43 mins; November 21, 2023

A Legend of Radio - Jeremy Vine

33 mins; November 07, 2023

Defying the Odds - Jodi McGowan

37 mins; October 24, 2023

On the Pitch, Behind the Mic & Manning the Decks - Pat Nevin

33 mins; October 10, 2023

A Love for Politics & Radio - Henry Riley

31 mins; September 26, 2023

The Voice of Suffolk Mornings For Two Decades - Mark Murphy MBE

39 mins; September 12, 2023

Steering BBC Scotland Through the 2010s - Jeff Zycinski

46 mins; August 29, 2023

The Gift of a Radio - Justin Webb

40 mins; August 15, 2023

How Forgiving is the World of Radio? - Gareth Jones

22 mins; August 01, 2023

From DJing in Spain to Freelancing Around the UK - Tony McShane

29 mins; July 18, 2023

A Decade in Radio by the Age of 24 - Sam Burton

23 mins; July 04, 2023

Talking Tech - NASA's Latest Mars Mission

3 mins; June 27, 2023

My Imaginary Friend on Radio - Hal Stewart

31 mins; June 20, 2023

How to Produce High-Quality Radio - James Walshe

31 mins; June 06, 2023

A Master Behind the Microphone - Janey Lee Grace

26 mins; May 23, 2023

A Face For Radio - Q&A

6 mins; May 16, 2023

A Face For Radio - Trailer

1 min; May 16, 2023

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