I am starting my top five blog with a top 10...Go figure.
Radio is a big part of my life. I listen to it on my portable DAB radio, online and on the TV but not so much on FM. I suppose with 6Music and 5Live being on DAB that is why I choose the digital route.
I am currently training to be a radio (and TV) journalist and work at a radio station so it’s fair to say I am surrounded by it.
So, listed below are my top 10 radio shows and reasons why. I would love to hear what you listen to...
Breakfast time...
1) BBC 5 Live breakfast
Presenters: Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden
When you can listen: Monday – Friday 06.00-09.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0070htg
2) Today programme BBC Radio 4
Presenters: John Humphrys and Justin Webb
When you can listen: Weekdays 06.00-09.00
Weblink: http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/default.stm
3) The Chris Moyles Show – BBC Radio 1
When you can listen: weekdays 06.30 – 10.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chrismoyles/
I could have easily lumped these breakfast shows together as my mornings always consist of a flick between the three.
I enjoy 5 Live as it is fast paced, has great guests and I enjoy the debates. The Today programme I have recently started listening to so I can’t pass too much judgement but I like the mix of business, consumer affairs and a spot of arts and culture.
Ah, Chris Moyles, where do you start? His show is like Marmite you either like it or you don’t. I like it, I find the banter between the group great, his interviews with guests at times hilarious and sometimes it’s nice to get away from heavy news with some pop music. As BBC Radio1 caters for a younger audience than the other two I like to hear the newsbeat headlines to see what’s going down with the kids....
4) Pete Price on Radio City
When you can listen: Sunday – Thursday 22.00 – 02.00
Weblink: http://www.radiocity.co.uk/on-air/shows-and-presenters/pete-price/
Pete Price’s open forum phone-in show can be funny, sad, annoying and brilliant all at the same time. Broadcasting since the 80s he is a bit of a Merseyside legend.
When I was completing my undergraduate degree I spent many a late nights writing essays listening to his show. I even went on air once (about American summer camps) and my mum (about zips... don’t ask).
5) Annie Mac mash up BBC Radio 1
When you can listen: Friday 19.00-22.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wqdc
The soundtrack to the weekend. I love finding out about new tunes, what’s going on and of course the mini-mix. Each week a guest DJ creates a mini-mix of different songs, one of my favourites was Mark Ronson’s a few years back of the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’. I have seen Annie play live a few times and I can just imagine how much fun they must have in the studio on a Friday night, judging by her sets.
6) Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music
When you can listen: Saturday 19.00 – 22.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01100sb
Awooga. This show is something I usually listen to on the BBC IPlayer to clean my flat and have a dance around. I love soul, funk and Motown music and Craig plays a really good mix of old and new tunes.
7) Liz Kershaw on BBC 6 Music
When you can listen: Saturday 13.00 – 16.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072kvv
A very eclectic music show with the warm and friendly Liz taking you through Saturday afternoons. I love the ‘it’s my party’ feature and the listener interaction really brightens any rainy Saturday afternoon.
8) BBC Radio Merseyside – M & S show - Sean Styles and Willie Miller
When you can listen: Sunday 11.00-13.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/articles/2006/04/18/radiomerseyside_pres_seanandwillie_feature.shtml
With a strong Scouse sense of humour the M & S show is an O’Connor family staple. My mum would always have this on in the kitchen on a Sunday, while cooking a roast. The curly quiz has the funniest callers and the two presenters remind me of naughty school boys who have been allowed to do a radio show.
9) The Huey Show - BBC 6Music
When you can listen: Sunday 13.00 – 16.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ds8lp
10) BBC Introducing Merseyside with Dave Monks
When you can listen: Sunday 20.00 – 22.00
Weblink: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7td
Last but not least (and a shamless plug) is the show I have worked on for the past four years. Originally called ‘The Pool’ it is now under the BBC Introducing banner. It features a round-up of the best unsigned and biggest bands in Merseyside. It’s great seeing bands progress and having the chance to push the Merseyside music scene forward.
I couldn’t imagine my Sunday nights without it, and neither should you!
So, that’s my top 10 radio shows. Enjoy.
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