Verulam Radio

Dave Ellis

WAKE UP WITH DAVE PRESENTING 'VERULAM'S EARLY RISERS' PROGRAMME. EVERY WEEKDAY MORNING FROM 7AM. On Saturday Dave is on the Soultrain bringing you classic soul through from 5pm until 8pm". Dave has many years of experience in the industry, joining Verulam in 2004. As a St Albans resident for over 20 years, Dave specialises in entertaining local news items. Dave also provides some technical expertise and produces the Non stop sequences that keep Verulam going 24 hours a day. Favourite Quote: "Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!"

Phil Richards

PHIL RICHARDS KEEPS YOU COMPANY IN THE MORNING PRESENTING 'VERULAM AM' WEEKDAYS FROM 8AM UNTIL 12PM. Along with his regular morning shows, he is our Station Manager looking after programmes and the day to day running of the station along with Clive Glover. Phil has a well established career in the industry, he spent many years working for the BBC and Three Counties Radio. Phil also presented on Radio Harmony, Mercury FM and Oasis Radio. Shows included ‘The Beat’ and ‘Focus’. Phil also presents the weekend early breakfast shows. Phil is a Director and is also Head of Sales. Favourite Quote:

Jonathan Reynolds

JONATHAN TAKES OVER THE CONTROLS FROM MIDDAY WITH HIS WEEK DAY SHOW 'LUNCH TIME LIVE' UP UNTIL 2PM. Jonathan joined Radio Verulam in 2005 when we were just on Cable and internet presenting regular late night shows. His 'Lunchtime Live' show has many features and deals with subjects such as, local gardening, hobbies, leisure, market days and local politics. Jonathan, who is also a Director, has a great love of music and brings his very own unique collection of music to the station to add a personal flavour to the show. Favourite Quote:

Avril Hawley

AVRIL JOINS YOU ON THE DRIVE TIME WITH 'WEST HERTS EVENING' FROM 4PM UNTIL 7PM. Keeping you up to date with all the lastest news and travel. With special weekly features and guest interviews to keep you amused if not entertained and a little more informed than the none listener. Favourite Quote: "There is no better feeling of freedom than that of an open mind!"

Jane Milligan

JANE PRESENTS FOR RADIO VERULAM IN THE AFTERNOONS AND IN THE EVENING. Jane has a vast background in the Theatre and Film Industries. As an actress, singer and musician she has, walked the boards, sung at the Albert Hall and appeared in films including Puckoon alongside her father the late, great Spike Millighan. In 1984 she became a sound engineer mixing West End shows, such as Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon to name but a few. Jane also works with and supports the Chicken Shed Theatre Company. Favourite Quote:

Warren Knight

WARREN JAZZ PRESENTER AND MUSCIAN BRINGS YOU 'AFTERNOON FAVOURITES' FROM 2PM UNTIL 4PM. Warren has been involved with jazz for over thirty years and this is a great show if you have a love of music. Warren also presents the "Jazz & Funk Mix Lounge" on Friday from 7pm - 8pm Playing Funky Modern/Mainstream Jazz, Blues, R & B, Soul, Fussion & Smooth Cool Bay. What more could you ask for! Favourite Quote:

Darrell Andrews

DARRELL PRESENTS ‘SATURDAY SUPREME’ FROM 1PM – 4PM. Features include Dancin Thru the Decades, Oddly Enough, Happening in Herts and Where you live, as wellas Competitions and a great selection of Music. Darrell started out on Radio at 15, he went on to work for Active FM in Essex and then onto the BBC. Darrell can also be heard on weekday evenings presenting Summertime Favourites between 8pm and 10pm. Favourite Quote: ‘If music be the food of love, then let it play on’

Ashlyn Kaye

ASHLYN PRESENTS 'SATURDAY AFTERNOON' FROM 4PM - 6PM. This is a cool mix of polular music,unusual interviews, ‘your weekend’ and competitions. Ashlyn started as a club DJ in Europe Ashlyn then became a popular radio presenter on BFN in Hamburg, Germany. Joining us in 2001 Ashlyn presented a regular evening programme, and also took part in our lively outside broadcasts and events around the county. “Sweet and easy to listen to” that’s Ashlyn Kaye. Presenting regular programs for us since 2001. Favourite Quote:

Simon Yates

SIMON HOSTS A TOP-RATED WEEKEND LONDON SHOW AND CAN BE HEARD BROADCASTING ON SATURDAY EVENING FROM 9PM. On the launch of Disco Days, Simon says; This is a unique opportunity to interact in an innovative and exciting way with all the Disco fans around the globe.

Emperor Rosko

THE EMPEROR ROSKO COMES TO THE AIRWAVES OF RADIO VERULAM ON SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 10PM. Bringing you his unique broadcasting style famous since the 1960's. Great Britain's rock-famished listeners tuned in to Radio Caroline, where Emperor Rosko was the "highly rated, often imitated, but rarely duplicated mayor of mayhem." "We liberated England", says the former "toe-tapping, hand-clapping, lean, mean record machine" now living a quieter existence Stateside at his ranch in Calabasas, a semi-rural area north of Los Angeles. There, Emperor Rosko is known by his given name, Michael Pasternak. Beginning at Radio Caroline and going on to Radio One, Emperor Rosko was the toast of Swinging London. He was also the first in Europe to take records on the road with lighting and invented the mobile DJ business.

Elspeth Jackman

ELSPETH PRESENTING FAITH ALIVE ON SUNDAY BETWEEN MIDDAY UNTIL 2PM. A children's librarian and writer, Elspeth edged into local radio until she was full time free -lance at Radio Leicester where she enjoyed her annual interview with Sir Cliff ! Headhunted for her voice by Nottingham's Trent FM, her disasters there included being more-or-less drummed out of Buckingham Palace after annoying HRH the Duke of Edinburgh while interviewing him. High moments included writing Dale Winton into one of her children's radio dramas. Her varied local radio life included news reading, reporting, producing and presenting a Christian programme, and creating a children's half hour called Conkers ! Other colourful careers have woven their way into her life, like leading pre-school music groups of up to 500 chlldren per week; painting in water colours and oils on commission; teaching piano and all that goes with being a wife and mum. She loves life and loves God and is now thrilled to revive her radio skills in St.Albans, gathering ideas as she tackles the weeds in her large garden.

Dereck Staines

Jonny Seabrook

'JONNY'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON'. JOIN HIM BETWEEN 2PM & 4PM EVERY SUNDAY. Some of the show favourites include Attractive Attraction, ‘Who am I? and the Big Floppy Hit'. Jonny Seabrook has been broadcasting over the years on International Radio stations as far away as New Zealand. He started out in radio at the world famous Guys and St Thomas’ hospitals in London. He moved onto Forces Radio, broadcasting in Britain and around the world. Jonny has also presented shows across Europe as well as being heard on various internet stations and in his prime worked as a DJ on the London night club scene. Favourite Quote: “O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet”

Len Jones

LEN'S SWINGING SUNDAY SHOW "BIG BAND & JAZZ MUSIC" RUNS FROM 4PM. This is a popular show for those in the know on the Jazz Scene. Len is a top line old hand at the business. Len shares with you some of his favourite artists including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Artie Shaw. He was also a bit of a pirate radio fan in the 60's, Radio 390 and Britain Radio in particular. Favourite Quote:

Sydommne Peace

SYDOMMNE ON SUNDAYS FROM 10AM UNTIL MIDDAY FOR "THE SUNDAY BRUNCH". Sydommne trained with the BBC World Service and has top line presentation skills. Her show includes phone-ins and requests and special features on everything from allotments to complementary health. Find out what's on and what's in the local news. Favourite Quote:

Dominic Forbes

DOMINIC FORBES PRESENTS "SOFT ROCK" EVERY SUNDAY FROM 7PM UNTIL 9PM. You can contact Dominic on his site; http://www.softrockclassicshow.co.nr/ Don't forget to mention you heard the show on Radio Verulam!

Tom Fallon

TOM ON SUNDAY EVENING FROM 9PM. Tom grew up in Boston and you can tell from his thick Boston accent! His first taste at radio was at Boston's Northeastern University at WRBB (Radio Back Bay). His passion for all the great music from the 1950's through today is evident from his vast music collection. He loves playing both the popular as well as the obscure songs on Motown Memories. FAVOURITE QUOTE:

Bernie Simmons

BERNIE PRESENTS 'THE LOVE SHOW' ON SUNDAY EVENINGS FROM 10PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT. Bernie is an experienced presenter, having worked on Power FM, Radio Mercury, County Sound Radio, Spire FM, Radio Jackie, BFBS, and is the golden voice of countless radio and TV commercials. Contact bernie@theloveshow.co.uk. Favourite Quote@

John B S

John has worked in Radio for over 20 years, stations include Watford’s WHR and in more recent years as a regular contributor on London’s LBC and Radio Verulam.

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