ABOVE: Producing Trevor Nelson on BBC Radio 2.
“This Producer’s entry was fizzing with ideas... It was innovative and ambitious, using social media to create a unique listening experience. It had big names and a passion for the music it was playing. But the Producer also showed a real skill in getting the best out of presenters and keeping the listener at the heart of the show... Truly ground-breaking radio.”
ABOVE: Overseeing BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s
ABOVE: Recording with the Sugababes and some of my Artist Icons team at BBC Radio 1
ABOVE: Producing the broadcasting legend that is Ken Bruce during his time at BBC Radio 2
ABOVE: Producing Future Artists BBC Radio 1
INNOVATION
INNOVATION - Produced BBC 6 Music’s first ever live YouTube companion show with Moby as producer of Now Playing @6Music - which went on to win a Radio Academy Award for ‘Best Creative Innovation’ (below)
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT RADIO
I’m a highly-experienced leader in overseeing both live and pre-recorded shows for national networks, including BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1,, BBC 6 Music and Bauer’s Scala Radio and Planet Rock (see the Talent Management section for some of the names I’ve been privileged to work with).
Skills include:
Exec producing - creative leadership * Recording & editing
Managing show teams * Talent management
Running a live studio, including driving the desk * Crafting playlists
Scripting/providing presenter briefing notes * Creating features
Sourcing/complying/scheduling music * Overseeing live sessions
Identifying/securing interviews * Managing OBs
Generating original show ideas, pitching them, and then winning commissions on networks - including The UK’s:
- Biggest music radio station, BBC Radio 2
- Biggest speech network, BBC Radio 4.
STRANDS include…
As an Exec, I’ve had the opportunity to work across many leading BBC radio strands including shows for BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music:
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Prior to becoming an Exec, I’ve had the privilege of being entrusted with also producing numerous BBC shows hosted by high profile talent, including:
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SPECIALS INCLUDE…
I’ve also exec-ed and produced various specials - including original programming which I successfully pitched to both BBC and commercial networks and won commissions for.
COMIC RELIEF: LIVE SPECIALS
I’ve produced several Red Nose Day shows for BBC Radio 2, as well as on-location packages from charities around the UK.
However, the highlight has to be producing Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 show in which Terry Wogan surprised his super-fan Dermot O’Leary with his performance of The Floral Dance. outside BBC Broadcasting House
OUTSIDE BROADCASTS
As an experienced live radio producer, I’ve been entrusted to lead teams for various outside broadcasts.
This includes BBC network live music events. But my favourite has to be the BBC 6 Music Breakfast show broadcast from a boat on The Thames to mark the anniversary of pirate radio.
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE TIE-IN
Pitched and exec-ed this fun and fabulous special: BBC Radio 1’s Three Queens of Christmas Showed advance talent management skills to get the best out of Drag Race UK's The Vivienne, Tia Kofi and Kate Butch - delivering cheeky festive fun and feelgood music for extra sparkle on Christmas Day.
ORIGINAL IDEAS:
Pitched and won the commission for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK royalty The Vivienne - for sadly what was to be their last radio show before their tragic death in January 2025. Exec-ed The Vivienne’s Ultimate Queens Christmas Party showcasing the star’s warmth and humour. Music from their favourite female divas plus a countdown of their ‘Top Hun Moments’ of the year.
ORIGINAL IDEAS - Conceived then launched this original classical-meets-electronic show for Bauer’s modern classical network, Scala Radio. Presented by the classically-trained global DJ and member of #1 electro group Faithless, One of their most popular and engaged shows. Won a New York Festivals Radio Award for Best Classical Format.
ALL STAR SPECIALS
Was brought on board to use my contacts to book a star-studded Michael Ball’s Ultimate VIP Party for BBC Radio 2’s Children in Need. 10 lucky winners were treated to an exclusive VIP Party with stars such as Sophie Ellis Bextor, Rick Astley, Matt Lucas, comedian Tim Vine plus other Radio 2 names.
TRUSTED WITH KEY SHOWS
As a programme-maker and trained journalist, I was asked to oversee BBC Radio 2’s high profile, quick turnaround live tribute to the music icon George Michael. I led the team, as we delivered this important live show for listeners - building the show as we broadcast. This included creating a sensitive music tracklist, sourcing live star guests and locating key archive.
ORIGINAL IDEAS
Pitched and won the commission for Edith Bowman’s Ultimate Country Music Films as part of BBC Radio 2’s Country Season. The special featured a countdown of film aficionado Edith’s favourite country biopics and soundtracks - including an interview with Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston on playing Hank Williams on the big screen.
ALL STAR SERIES - Produced BBC 6 Music’s hit series The First Time… featuring a range of names in conversation including Ronnie Wood, Toots Hibbard (of Toots and The Maytals), and Tom Morello (Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine) and - to tie in with Echo and The Bunnyman’s headline slot at the 6 Music Festival - Ian McCulloch.
TREVOR NELSON’S MJ 60 @ 60 COUNTDOWN - BBC Radio 2
OWAIN’S 12 DRUMMERS DRUMMING - BBC Radio Wales