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Radio presenter β€’ 2-6pm weekdays at BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio Surrey & BBC Radio Sussex β€’ Formerly Magic / Absolute / Greatest Hits Radio / LBC / kmfm β€’ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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ON THURSDAY'S SHOW: We mark the BBC's #Farmwatch by chatting to singer and proud Kent farmer JB Gill (of JLS fame) about juggling farming life with his music career

Plus another chance to hear my 2023 conversation with Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

07.08.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: We welcome Paul Zerdin back to the show, as his new tour "Jaw Drop" prepares to come our way.

We talk about his wife giving him material, playing in Vegas, and panto!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

06.08.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TUESDAY'S SHOW: A chance to hear my chat with Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens, stars of the BBC's Dead Ringers, which is heading out on tour to mark its 25th anniversary.

Expect Liz Truss, Tom Baker, Prof Brian Cox and Teresa May among others!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

05.08.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON THURSDAY'S SHOW: Squeeze frontman Chris Difford chats to me about playing Dreamland Margate

And Kevin Clifton & Shvorne Marks from 2:22 A Ghost Story chat to me about the show coming our way on tour!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

31.07.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Joanne Clifton chats to me about playing Polly in Fawlty Towers - The Play, coming our way on tour!

Plus Nicholas McLean from The Addams Family - A Musical Comedy joins me ahead of its arrival locally

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

30.07.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TUESDAY'S SHOW: Always great fun, Janet Street-Porter chats to me about her new stand-up show coming our way

Plus another chance to hear my chat with @davidlowemusic2 who wrote the BBC News/One Show themes and had a top 3 chart hit in the 90s

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

29.07.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON MONDAY'S SHOW: Comedian Sara Pascoe chats to me about her new stand-up tour coming our way

Plus, Mark Nevin (of Fairground Attraction fame) gives us a taster of his new solo record

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

28.07.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BONUS GUEST ON FRIDAY'S SHOW!

Don't miss my chat with Olly Murs at 3:45pm, on the day he releases his excellent new single, Save Me.

We also chat about his upcoming appearance at Dreamland Margate

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

25.07.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON FRIDAY'S SHOW: Punk rock icon Steve Jones from Sex Pistols chats to me about coming to Dreamland Margate next month

And musician, songwriter and all-round lovely man Tim Minchin chats to me about his new album, out today!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

25.07.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THURSDAY'S SHOW: Songwriter/composer Mike Batt is back on to talk about his new symphony inspired by the war in Ukraine

Plus actress Vicki Michelle chats to me about the latest series of "Whitstable Pearl", based on the books by Kent's Julie Wassmer.

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

24.07.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Comedian and I'm A Celeb/Gogglebox star Babatunde Aleshe chats to me about his upcoming tour coming our way

And the always lovely Ward Thomas are in the studio for a chat as their latest tour brings them to the De La Warr Pavilion

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

23.07.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FRIDAY'S SHOW: A special line-up of guests look back on the 40th anniversary of #LiveAid:

Francis Rossi
Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits)
Tessa Niles (Bowie's backing singer)
Trevor Dann (produced the TV coverage)
The cast of Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

11.07.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON THURSDAY'S SHOW: The brilliant Tom Odell (born in Chichester, so local lad!) chats to me about his upcoming new album and tour.

We also talk about the incredible success of his track "Another Love", a song he wrote back home in Sussex.

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

10.07.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and Cedric Neale, now appearing in the highly acclaimed West End musical 'Hadestown'

And Brighton based Nick Jaye (aka The Bald Chef) is back on the show to chat about his cookbook!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

09.07.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON MONDAY'S SHOW: Singer and actor Aston Merrygold is back on the show to chat about his appearance in 101 Dalmatians The Musical

Plus Fiona Wade chats to me about appearing in the latest touring theatre show based on the work of Peter James

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

07.07.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Singer, musician and all-round lovely man Paul Carrack is back on the show to chat about his new country album out Friday

Plus comedian, footballer and Brightonian Maisie Adam Comedy gets us all excited to cheer on the Lionesses at Euro 2025

πŸ”ˆLISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

02.07.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON TUESDAY'S SHOW: Comedian, TV star and author Fats Timbo from Gravesend chats to me about her career and her book "Main Character Energy".

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

01.07.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON THURSDAY'S SHOW: I meet the new Marty and Jennifer from the brilliant Back To The Future: The Musical in London's West End, Caden Brauch and Talia Palamathanan!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

26.06.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Rod Clements from folk legends Lindisfarne chats about coming our way on tour

Plus we meet the writer of "The Ghost of White Hart Lane", about Rob White's search to find more about his dad, the Spurs and Scotland football star John White

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

25.06.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON TUESDAY'S SHOW: Poet, broadcaster & all-round entertainment legend Pam Ayres chats to me about her 50 year career & her tour coming our way

And another chance to hear my chat with Jamiroquai's Matt Johnson, coming to Love Supreme Festival next week

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

24.06.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON MONDAY'S SHOW: Comedian Jason Byrne is back on the show, to chat about his new stand-up show 'Head In The Clouds' coming our way very soon.

We also talk about morris dancers and why it's so tough to get out of the water in Brighton...

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

23.06.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON FRIDAY'S SHOW: Comedian Rosie Jones chats to me about her new Channel 4 sitcom "Pushers" and her upcoming stand-up show coming our way

And we're joined by actor Mark Womack, from the cast of James Graham's adaptation of Boys From The Black Stuff

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

20.06.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Broadcaster, musician and singer @nickyaacampbell.bsky.social chats to me about his love of music, and his new album

And Adam meets JJ Feild & Susannah Fielding from the cast of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at London's Bridge Theatre

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

18.06.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON TUESDAY'S SHOW: Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis is back on the show! She's coming our way on tour

Plus Jamiroquai's keyboard player & superb musician in his own right, Matt Johnson, chats to me about playing Love Supreme in East Sussex next month!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

17.06.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON MONDAY'S SHOW: One of the world's most successful crime writers, Karin Slaughter, joins me to chat about her new novel

Plus, Nic Myers from the cast of Cruel Intentions The Musical chats to me about the show coming our way on tour

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

16.06.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FRIDAY'S SHOW: The multi award-winning author and illustrator behind How to Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell MBE joins me!

Plus, delayed from yesterday (ironically), my chat with Elizabeth and Letitia from this year's Race Across the World!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

13.06.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THURSDAY'S SHOW: Elizabeth and Letitia from West Sussex, finalists in Race Across the World, join me live in the studio.

Plus I'll be chatting to John Maclean, the writer/director behind the brilliant "Tornado", out in cinemas tomorrow!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

12.06.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: Two very different conversations!

Sussex-based space legend Tim Peake chats to me about what very British items he took to the ISS!

And Bertie Terrilliams from Margate's Crab Museum chats to me about his unique book on the history of BUMS.

πŸ”ˆLISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

11.06.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON FRIDAY'S SHOW: Music legend Graham Nash chats to me about his incredible career, and his upcoming UK tour

And Kent-born Tamsin Greig and her co-star Hadley Fraser (from Beckenham) chat to me about their production of #TheDeepBlueSea on now in the West End

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

30.05.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ON WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: The Grainger-Weasleys from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child join me to chat about the show's enduring success in the West End

Plus comedian Shaparak Khorsandi chats to me about bringing her tour Scatterbrain our way!

πŸ”ˆ LISTEN: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

28.05.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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