On the evening, weekend and early programmes, he played a key role in Radio 1 through the 80s and 90s; and his voice defined the UK Top 40 for three years. 

In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Bruno Brookes tells of his early influences in life and radio, his BBC local radio days and the call that led to his journey to Radio 1. He opens up about how London life felt to the boy from Stoke – and the challenges life at the top brought.

In his own words, this is the Bruno Brookes story.

The whole 'Conversations' series may be found here. Music by Larry Bryant.