show features

Sunday listening with great music; reviewing the papers with plenty of local chat, gossip and what's on information!

about john

New boy on the block...but he has done a bit of radio and tv! Nearly thirty years with the Beeb to be precise; former pro-musician, guitar teacher and bon viveur! Amongst previous little known facts...the cricketer Geoff Boycott once threatened to punch John on the nose...and former government minister Edwina Currie did actually slap him!!

q & a

If they made the Original 106.5 movie my part would be played by...
Probably some elderly drunk!

If you were not a DJ, what job would you be in?
Back to my former role as pro-guitarist and session string bass player

If you could change any part of your body what would it be?
Don't be personal!

Favourite holiday destination? 
Nice or Cuba

If you could win any award, what would it be and who would you thank?
Best Cook in Bristol...thanking my wife who has put up with my lies for years!

If you could invite anyone to dinner who would it be?
Samuel Pepys

What is your favourite colour?
Black

When did you last go to the gym?
Two hours before I filled in this tedious form!

Most embarrassing moment?
Forgetting Petula Clarke's name while ‘live' on air and gazing into her eyes.

What is in your pockets?
Mobile phone, cash and some gel for my hair!

Who is your hero?
Bob Dylan

What is your favourite place in Bristol?
The Waterfront

What is the most you've ever spent of a pair of shoes?
£140

What is your most prized possession?
A 40 year old Gibson J45 guitar

What is your favourite moment at Original 106.5 so far?
Finding the stupid button that opens the front door to get out!

What was your last lie?
It was a huge porky to get out of meeting a boring old colleague

I want to get started in radio! (Your tip…?)
If you really want to get in, and you're prepared to graft...nobody will be able to stop you!