A Face For Radio

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran talks with co-parenting podcaster Ang Burns to discuss the extra challenges that co-parents face over summer. They cover some of the main problems that co-parents face, and discuss solutions that are effective and fair.

Molly Field joins Jessica Harding to share her journey from the University of Kent to a successful career in radio. While studying at university, Molly directed the mockumentary 'Alien Society: The First Communication' as part of a first-year group project. She later submitted it to BBC Upload, where it was broadcast as a radio play, leading to an interview with the BBC. That opportunity opened the door to work experience at the BBC and, as Molly puts it, she has "never left"!

Listen to the podcast to hear how Molly has advocated for herself throughout her career, the incredible opportunities she's embraced, and how she's helped build community through the power of local 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].