Verulam Radio
Community Radio for West Herts
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Presenters
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Darrell AndrewsDARRELL PRESENTS ‘SATURDAY SUPREME’ FROM 1PM – 4PM. Features include Dancing Through the Decades, Oddly Enough, Happening in Herts and Where you live, as well as Competitions and a great selection of Music. Darrell started out on Radio aged 15, he went on to work for Active FM in Essex and then went to the BBC. Darrell can also be heard on weekday evenings presenting Evening Classics between 8pm and 10pm. Favourite Quote: ‘If music be the food of love, then let it play on’ |
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John B. S.JOHN B.S. is presently on leave. |
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EnergyEnergy is presently on leave. |
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Tony CurrieTONY CURRIE has held a passionate interest in broadcasting since, aged eleven, setting up Radio Six as his attic radio station in 1963. Tony joined the UK’s Cable Authority in London as Controller of Programmes, overseeing the rapid development of satellite and cable channels in the ‘80s. As a broadcaster he’s appeared on TV and radio stations around the world from C-SPAN to Radio Northsea International, and is currently a television announcer and network director for the BBC. We are pleased to have him on board and you can hear Tony presenting The Lively Lounge on Radio Verulam Fridays from 11pm. |
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Alex EastALEX EAST PRSENTS "IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL" ON WEDNESDAYS at 7PM AND EASTIES PUB QUIZ ON FRIDAYS FROM 9PM. Alex has been in the biz for over 25 years (I know, he doesn’t look it, does he?). Locally he used to be on Wycombe Radio. Apart from taxing your brains on Eastie’s Pub Quiz he also indulges his first love, Rock ‘n’ Roll on a regular basis. In fact, he’s a published author having written The Encyclopedia of Rock ‘n’ Roll and is a resident expert on AllExperts.com. In his spare time he loves to make silk flowers, help old ladies across the road and knit balaclavas for underprivileged bank robbers! |
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Dave EllisWAKE 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!" |
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Tom FallonTOM 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. |
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Dominic ForbesDOMINIC 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! |
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Elspeth JackmanELSPETH PRESENTS TRACKS OF YOUR LIFE FROM 10AM UNTIL MIDDAY SUNDAYS AND RETURNS TO PRESENT FAITH ALIVE ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 2-4PM. 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. |
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Len JonesLEN'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. |
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Ashlyn KayeASHLYN PRESENTS 'ALTERNATIVE SATURDAY' FROM 4PM - 6PM. Engaging, entertaining and inspiring, Ashlyn's style is both uplifting and positive, bringing to you unusual 'live' guest interviews, and great music. Ashlyn started very young - at just 15 years old and very quickly gained fame in Europe as a club DJ before joining us in 2001. Passionate about people, and their lives, she also regularly joins the team on our lively outside broadcasts and events around the county. Her studio guests have been book authors, musicians, and teachers. |
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Warren KnightWARREN is presently on leave. He says of himself: My main music influence was Willis Conover’s of Voice of America Music USA which broadcast in the mid 60’s, what a fantastic guy he knew everything about jazz at that time. In the early 70's I began some broadcasting in the Big Band and Main Stream Jazz genre. In the mid 70’s I was introduced to modern jazz big band and small combos. One of the great gigs was at the Royal festival Hall, the main bill was the Gill Evans Orchestra supported by the Stan Tracy Sextet. Always off to find as much music as I can listen too by the early 90's I found smooth cool bay Jazz. I now have a very large Jazz track collection approaching some 300,000 tracks. Now looking at Louisiana swamp music which I do play on the show. Favourite Quote: A rock musician plays as few chords as possible and is listened to by thousands. A jazz musician plays hundreds of chords but is only listened to by a few, This does not add up. Warren can be contacted by emailing alljazznotes@googlemail.com or read his Blog at http://radioverulamjazznotes.blogspot.com/ |
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Julian LittleJULIAN LITTLE presents the Global Dancefloor on Radio Verulam Fridays 7-9pm. A great show to get you in the clubbing mood as you get ready to go out. The first hour is the BATHTIME BANGERS, the music to get ready to followed by an hour of FLOORFILLER MIX to really get you in the mood for your big night out. Every week the Bathtime Bangers hour features a guest mix from different DJ's, both local and national, & this is where YOU come in. If you can compile a 15-20 minute mix of dance tunes that is radio friendly (clean), then let Jules know & he'll play it out on a future show. We want to hear how good the local talent is!!!! There is also a weekly ATOMIX MASH UP and also the weeks HOT PICK. So, what are you waiting for? E-mail Jules to get your tunes and mixes on future shows! The address is: jules@radioverulam.com Global Dancefloor is on Facebook: http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=41362886754 |
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Lydia & KathyLydia El Khouri is from Kildare, Ireland. She studied International Relations and has worked for media charities like the International Press Institute, Freedom Forum and Media Diversity Institute. She picked up some broadcast experience in TV shooting in New York and radio in New Zealand. She has been living in St Albans for over 4 years with her Harpendonian husband Richard and their baby Archie. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Kathy Weston now lives in Sandridge Village, on the outskirts of St Albans with her husband and two year old son, Patrick. She is a researcher by training in the field of Criminal Justice. Kathy is passionate about current affairs, Irish music and tuning into what the Irish community of Hertfordshire cares most about. |
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Jonathan ReynoldsJONATHAN 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. |
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Phil RichardsPHIL 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 shows from 8am. Phil is a Director and is also Head of Sales. Favourite Quote: "Its not true I had nothing on, I had the radio on" - Marilyn Monroe. |
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Jonny Seabrook'JONNY'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON'. JOIN HIM BETWEEN MIDDAY AND 2PM 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” |
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Danny SmithDANNY PRESENTS RADIO VERULAM'S WEST HERTS EVENING SHOW FROM 4PM. Danny has been DJing for over 15 years, starting out in nightclubs in his home town of Plymouth progressing to universities, festivals, bars and clubs throughout the UK. He has worked with some big names, contributing to the radio shows of Jonathan Ross, Steve Wright and appearing at a university graduation ball with Radio 1's "Chappers & Dave". He can also be seen DJing at various bars around St Albans and at many private functions. When he is not DJing, Danny runs a local Boys Brigade group working with children and young people aged 5 - 18. Aside from music, Danny's interests include yoga, keep fit, running, fine art, rare Cornish poetry and making up lies for biographies! Favourite quotes: "Just because I don't care, it doesn't mean I don't understand" - Homer J Simpson "Wear something slutty" - Gene Hunt (Ashes to Ashes) |
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Dereck StainesDERECK PRESENTS ‘SOLID GOLD’ SATURDAY’ FROM 9AM UNTIL 1PM AND RETURNS AT 10PM FOR ANOTHER FEATURE PACKED SHOW TAKING YOU THROUGH TO MIDNIGHT. Join him and you will find yourself tuning in every week not just for the music but the info and trivia as well, Dereck is not just into the music but into the background behind it all. He also has visiting 'guest enthusiasts' just to add even more of those facts that we'd all forgotten so long ago. His Programme is run to a tight format as shown below: 9-00 – 9-45: Flashback 45RPM, 45 minutes of music and news stories from decades spanning the 1950’s through to the new millennium. 0945 – 10-00: Value a Disc and a Lying Lyric. 10-00 – 10-30: Yesterday Today, the artists and their music, what is happening to them today. TV review and a brief biography where I look at the history of artists/groups. 10-30 – 11-00: Music in the News, playing songs that have connections with the week’s news stories. 11-00: Kids Corner, Children’s songs and tunes from years gone by. Connections, three songs that are connected in one way or another and more Yesterday / Today’s. 11-30: Anniversaries, playing the musical anniversaries for the forthcoming week. 12-00: Battle of the Giants. Two Artists or songs are put up against one another, votes are taken and the result is given the following week. 12-15: Flashback 45RPM. Dereck is an ex Chiltern Radio co-presenter. He also worked for many years as a presenter for Hemel Hempstead hospital radio and as a mobile DJ he specialises in classic gold discos. |
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John StephensonJohn has broadcast regularly for the BBC and LBC on technology matters and currently provides up to date commentary on business and the global economy for English-speaking television stations overseas. He has a particular love of radio and presents Friday Focus between 2pm and 4pm every Friday. The programme specialises in live in-depth interviews with people in the news and on subjects that affect the people living and working in the area. He says: “Once my guests get into the studio, anything goes but we’ll always get to the bottom of those issues of interest to our listeners and which directly affect the people of West Hertfordshire.” John was in at the birth of the computer industry and during his career has been the CEO of technology and software companies in the UK and Europe. He also had his own software companies and a property development company in Portugal. |
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Simon YatesSIMON 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. |
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The Night TeamThe ever-changing team of presenters who will entertain you through the night |
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Non StopNon Stop Presentations of your favourite music and features |