How To DJ

In this final episode of this series, Chris Hawkins catches up with legendary radio and club DJ Dave Pearce. Dave has been at the forefront of dance music from his earliest days on GLR and Kiss through to Radio 1 pioneering new dance shows and he’s still filling the clubs wherever he plays. A huge music fan, his stories encapsulate the passion, skills and energy it requires to be a DJ that always makes it ‘go right off’!

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45 and there’s always an apocalyptic set closer too!

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests in this series have included Fatboy Slim, Mark Radcliffe, and DJ Paulette.

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In this episode, Chris Hawkins gets some deep insight into the life & work of DJ Paulette. The former Flesh resident from the Hacienda’s heyday details her until now largely untold story of rising through the ranks of mostly male peers to establish herself at some of the biggest clubs internationally alongside the headliners of the profession. It’s a hugely inspirational tale, packed full of tips and techniques that Paulette says is all about entertaining and sharing her passion for music and performance.

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45 and there’s always an apocalyptic set closer too!

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

And the final guest still to come in this series is Dave Pearce!

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In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with TV Presenter turned Radio Academy award winning DJ Dave Berry. From his formative years as a kid who loved his ‘high jinx’ and fashion, Dave’s energy is infectious and clearly drives his work as current host of the Absolute Radio Breakfast show. Just don’t get too close or he might claw your back to bits!

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45 and there’s always an apocalyptic set closer too!

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests still to come in this series include DJ Paulette & Dave Pearce!

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In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with the wildly talented Scroobius Pip. A poet, musician, actor, podcaster, and obviously DJ who’s ‘can do’ attitude to everything he’s set his mind to has birthed so many creative and exciting projects! It’s an exhilarating listen which will inspire everyone and certainly anyone who’s ever felt held back in any way.

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45 and there’s always an apocalyptic set closer too!

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests still to come in this series include Dave Berry, DJ Paulette & Dave Pearce!

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In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with Capital Radio’s Lauren Layfield about her career that began on hospital radio before she landed her job as Hacker The Dog’s co-host on CBBC where she certainly was no ‘normal’ presenter! A lover of music and now also a DJ for big events; her insights on her profession prove to be just as infectious as her humour!

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45.

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests still to come in this series include Scroobius Pip, Dave Berry & more!

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In this episode, Chris Hawkins catches up with DJ, Producer & Author Mark Rae. 

From his early years as a budding scratch DJ in his hometown of Newcastle to his arrival as a student in Manchester where he created his own scene around clubs, record shops and then a record label; Mark has always been a pioneer. His remixes as one half of Rae & Christian made them the people to go to in the mid to late 90s. Mark’s insight into his much honed craft is refreshingly honest and funny even including a shark fishing anecdote which once made him the talk of Tinsel Town!

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45.

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests still to come include Lauren Layfield, Scroobius Pip, Dave Berry & more!

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In this episode, DJ and Broadcaster Mark Radcliffe speaks to Chris Hawkins about his esteemed career in the radio industry. From his early days as producer at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, through the highs and lows and then highs again at BBC Radio 1 to his time now at 6 Music and Radio 2; Mark’s story is a fascinating deep dive into the mind of a music obsessive that informs his talent as a much regarded broadcaster. And if you’ve ever wondered whether Mark & Lard will work together again then it’s all here!

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45.

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests to come include Mark Rae, Lauren Layfield, Scroobius Pip, Dave Berry & more!

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In this episode, one of the original Superstar DJs, Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim details his amazing journey from wanting to be a pop star at the age of eight, to being an actual pop star, before becoming one of the most successful club DJs on the planet. What started as a hobby, became playing weddings … then clubs where he had to make his own music to fill out his sets and then before long he was playing to record breaking 250,000 people in his adopted home town of Brighton. It’s a fascinating tale of what it takes to build a career from a total immersive passion in music to even having a ‘specialist’ toy named after you!

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45.

In Series 4 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests to come include Mark Radcliffe, Mark Rae, Lauren Layfield, Scroobius Pip, Dave Berry & more!

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Chris is back and in Series 4 he lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

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In this final episode of Series 3, Chris Hawkins catches up with Greg James who he first met when he gave a talk about radio at Greg’s school. The only pupil to express any kind of interest was to become the current host of Radio 1’s flagship Breakfast Show. From exploring the fascinating rhythms of radio, to understanding the mindset required to present the nation's most dynamic, successful & fun morning show; there’s plenty to inspire and amuse in the grand finale to this series. Plus you’ll find out what time Greg has to carry his 35 kg dog out to do his business every morning (!) 

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45.

In Series 3 Chris lined up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.

Guests from this latest series also include Clint Boon, Emma B, Chris Liebing and Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy

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