A Face For Radio

Andrea Fox joins Jessica Harding to share her sound advice for aspiring journalists and PR professionals. With over ten years’ experience as a presenter, broadcast journalist, podcaster and voiceover artist, Andrea currently reads live national news on the Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio.In part two, Andrea discusses the preparations she does before interviewing guests and voice-over work. Andrea recommends Gravy for the Brain and Radio Academy as great resources for people interested in voice and radio work. Andrea also discusses her role as national newsreader on the Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio.

Andrea Fox joins Jessica Harding to share her sound advice for aspiring journalists and PR professionals. With over ten years’ experience as a presenter, broadcast journalist, podcaster and voiceover artist, Andrea currently reads live national news on the Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio. In part one, she discusses what makes a story stand out on air, why local angles matter, and how to craft PR pitches that get noticed. Andrea also reflects on her career, what it really takes to become radio-ready, and the importance of saying “yes” to opportunities. 🎧 Tune in for practical tips and industry insight.

This week, we're joined for a second time by BBC Radio Merseyside producer and presenter Ngunan Adamu. We discuss her advice on breaking into journalism, what makes a strong regional story, how she approaches creating content for her show focused on the Black community in Merseyside, and how she balances her dual roles as both producer and presenter.

David Waddell, a Senior BBC Business Producer, joins Rory McGowan in today's episode of A Face for Radio to talk about his 24 year career in the BBC, touching on his journey through the broadcast journalism industry, from being a text producer at Sky News to his current role as a producer of business news. He touches on growing up during the Troubles, what it was like being a Chief Picture Producer for the last five general elections and how the BBC approaches business-led stories with the goal of being impartial throughout. This episode was recorded before the resignation of Tim Davie from the BBC and the scandal involving the Panorama programme and President Trump. That's why when they discuss impartiality in the BBC, this is never brought up.

Our editor and presenter is leaving after over two years with us. Take trip down memory lane with us as we look back at some of the amazing guests he's interviewed, including Justin Webb, Pat Nevin and more!

This week we're joined by Emma Gill from BBC Radio Cornwall! Poppy Sayer talks to Emma about her career thus far, as well as the stories and guests she's looking for. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Roxanna Wright, Shelagh Fogarty's new producer on LBC, is this week's guest! Mark Murphy speaks to Roxanna about her career so far, the different producers she's worked with, and so much more! In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

We're joined by Times Radio presenter, Calum Macdonald on this week's episode! Mark Murphy chats with Calum about his love for radio from a young age, his career in broadcasting, and his perspective on the differences between Scottish and English radio. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Joseph Draper, an LBC Reporter for the south of England is this week's guest! Mark Murphy chats to Joseph about his love for history, writing, storytelling and how that led him down the path of a career in radio. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

BBC Radio 5 Live weekend presenter Laura McGhie is this week's guest! Poppy Sayer talks to Laura all about her career thus far! Including how she got to where she is and the lessons she's learnt along the way. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Jasmine Takhar from the BBC Asian Network is this week's guest on the podcast! Mark Murphy chats to Jasmine all about her career, the BBC Asian Network, and her future aspirations in the world of broadcast. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Beverley Humphreys from BBC Radio Wales joins us on this week's episode! The voice behind 'Beverley's World Of Music', Welsh operatic and concert soprano, speaks to Poppy Sayer about her career in broadcasting and music. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

On this week's episode Dan Richards joins us on the show! Rory McGowan talks to Dan about his freelance work with BBC Radio WM, his passion for creating radio content and much more! In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

This week we're joined by Claire Boad, a reporter covering London for Bauer Media! Etholle Davies speaks to Claire all about her career so far, including the difference between reporting in London to South Wales. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Grant Stott joins us on this week's episode of the podcast! Mark Murphy chats to Grant about his time with BBC Radio Scotland, Radio Forth and much more from his stacked career thus far. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Join us as in this bonus episode we celebrate the podcast's second birthday!

Josh Holmes-Bright is this week's interviewee! He's working for a number of different stations inlcuding BBC Radio Essex, Radio Caroline and LBC! Ella Starkey also speaks to Josh about his career which started when he was just 13-years-old. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

BBC newsreader, Martine Croxall is out guest on this week's episode! Martine talks to Poppy Sayer all about her early career in radio, staying calm in high pressure situations and what it was like reporting on the death of Prince Phillip. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

Rosie Wright from Times Radio is our guest on this week's episode! Rory McGowan chats to Rosie about her impressive career so far in the industry and her love for the art of storytelling. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].

This week's episode is with author and journalist Rory Cellan-Jones! It's a double serving of Rory as Rory McGowan talks to Cellan-Jones about his long and winding career in and radio and as the technology correspondent for the BBC. In 'A Face For Radio' we dive into the stories of people behind the microphone! We interview big radio names who help produce and present some of your favourite shows, so they can tell their funniest stories and recount their journey through the radio industry. So sit down, grab a nice warm drink and listen to the stories behind some of the biggest broadcasters in the U.K. If you're a radio or podcast producer, please get in touch, we'd love to interview you! To book in, or give us any feedback at all, contact us by email at [email protected].