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Catholic. Lay reader. Music lover. Radio presenter. Worked for the BBC for over thirty-five years. Record collector, Christmas enthusiast and English gent

Brighton, England
Joined December 2020
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@DavidMiller0608
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6 months
I accidentally moved my phone while trying to photograph my Christmas tree and created a piece of modern art instead! 🎨 🖌️
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My house has a hidden room that's been sealed up for decades. Here are some of the things I've found frozen in time since I entered the forgotten world.....
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1 year
As everyone else is posting about @RealKenBruce today, here are two photographs from the day he presented his show from our @BBCSussex studios. I had the honour of looking after him, and it was very surreal playing @PopmasterTM with Ken just the other side of the glass.
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I'm back on the airwaves of @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey between now and 1800. We're in 1977 in the first hour, there's the Top 3 at 3, at err 3, and after 1700 I have a new track from @daisychute Join me if you can, and do suggest a song I can play for YOU... 📻🎧
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2 years
Loads of luck to @jodierosebryant as she makes her debut presenting BBC Introducing on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey 8-10pm tonight.
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3 years
@Sootyandco Wearing pyjamas to go to bed after being naked all day.
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2 years
@timoncheese I don't like the juxtaposition of a very British news story being soundtracked by American music. Didn't work for me
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2 years
Moonlighting for @BBCRadioSolent today with old friends; @SBamborough and @JennyDayRadio 😀
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Celebrating 30 years working at @BBCSurrey today! 🎛️🎤🎧🍾🥂
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#workingbirthday Busy at the BBC this morning as I get another year older! 🎈🎁🍰🎂
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2 years
I'm in the hot seat this morning and serving up breakfast on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey . Do join me between now and 1000.
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2 years
It's official; I'm finally a fashion icon. Where I lead, others follow! @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey @LucyAmbache
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2 years
Dear @PizzaExpress You need to know that 'Sofia' from your Brighton branch is an exceptional member of your team. When I last visited I made six amendments to my pizza order & she didn't need to write them down. Then today she stunned me by remembering my order six weeks on...!
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2 years
In August 1978, at six years old, I made my first ever radio broadcast, live from the grounds of the Royal Pavillion with John Henty. Today we met up at exactly the same spot, forty four years later...
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3 years
Please join me on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey between 10 - 1 tonight. We're talking children's books, sausage sandwiches and trends in record collecting. Our 'muso after midnight' is @lekna_official AND at 10:45 I'll be playing; "Secondhand Heart", the brand new song from @daisychute
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1 year
I'm back on @BBCSussex and @BBCSurrey between 6-10 this evening. That's two weeks in a row now. I guess you could call it a 'serial' 🥄
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2 years
I always feel a great sense of pride when I pass these three shop fronts in The Lanes in Brighton, as they were constructed by my Dad back the early 1980's
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1 year
Forget St. Valentine; Happy 55th Birthday to BBC Radio Brighton (Sussex). Here's me making my debut on the station in 1978 (aged 6).
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2 years
Time for a little snack while producing the afternoon show on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey
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2 years
When I arrived home at lunchtime today I found this very touching card waiting on the mat.
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2 years
Happy Mother's Day to all Mums, and let's fondly remember the ones, like mine, that are no longer around
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1 year
Whoops! I'm currently presenting on @BBCSussex #bbcsurrey and accidentally caught my cereal bowl with my fingers, mid-link.
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3 years
Last year I learned to appreciate the gift of our everyday freedoms when Covid took them away. This evening I was positively thrilled to buy some fuel for my car. The old saying about not knowing what you've got until its gone has never rung so true.
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2 years
It's not my birthday for another three weeks, but while producing the afternoon show on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey today I thought it was important to try out a practice cake ahead of the big day! I think I'm getting the hang of eating it nicely....
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3 years
Popped into the @BBCSussex newsroom tonight to find Pudsey watching his favourite TV show @BBCCiN
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3 years
When I spotted this deer stalker on sale this morning I knew I couldn't leave it behind.
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3 years
Professional, male, music loving, forty-something seeks company and companionship this Sunday afternoon. See you under the clock at 2pm on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey ♥️🎙️📻😛
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8 months
Me now and me then. Can you spot the differences? And while you're counting please join me on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey this evening from 1800
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3 years
I'm back on the airwaves of @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey this afternoon from 2pm. It's the hits and headlines from 1977 in the first hour, then your song requests from 3:00. What can I play for you? Yes, YOU! 🎧🎙️
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2 years
A little treat for you @RadioMugs
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2 years
Today's 'Rewind' on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey with @sarahjgorrell takes us back to 1978. This was the year of my broadcasting debut on this very radio station, as an enthusiastic six year old.
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2 years
Evening, I'm on the airwaves of @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey between now and ten. Just me and some gentle songs. I'd be glad of your company.
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1 year
Question: What do radio presenters do when they're not entertaining the listening millions? Answer: Ironing
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2 years
I made a little demonstration video for our engineers this evening. Let's see how much Twitter will allow me to post...
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3 years
Up goes the @BBCSussex Christmas tree in reception, and so begins the annual fun of everyone repeatedly rearranging the position of the presenter pictures as they arrive for work each day. 🎄
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11 months
Working hard at the BBC on a Sunday morning
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3 years
Woohoo! The Brighton Christmas lights are ON....!
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2 years
Do join me on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey between now and 6pm. In the first hour were going back over thirty years to the hits of 1991, then at 1540 I'll be joined by @RebeccaJacksUK with some tips on making your money go further at the fuel pump.
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6 months
@noirgal17 Thank you.
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2 years
Put your feet up with me this Friday evening on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey . We're playing Movieokie in the first hour, then at 7:10 I'll be chatting to @daisychute about performing at Glastonbury and her other new projects. Later @OfficialD_whyte pops in for a chat too!
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2 years
@saintdiamond1 Here he is at a work meeting
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3 years
I'm back on the airwaves of Auntie BBC in Sussex and Surrey this evening. 8-10pm, since you asked! 🎙️🎛️🎧📻
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6 months
Join me on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey @BBCRadioKent for Christmas Day breakfast from 0730. @ParkersPatch is here with some Christmas lunch tips, @daisychute tells me about her new Christmas single and we also talk about the true meaning of Christmas with Sarah Morgan
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3 years
Sunday afternoon is here and I'm thrilled to be back on the airwaves of @BBCSussex and @BBCSurrey . In the first hour we're going back to 1974 - I was two years old - and after 1730, in our final Lockdown Live, my special guest is @daisychute
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3 years
Do join me on the airwaves of @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey from 8pm for some gentle, reflective music AND the first play on radio of the finished version of; "Music Is There" by @daisychute !!🎙️🎧🎛️📻
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2 years
Wow! The manager of my local Pret has just told me that, as I bought three egg and bacon baps last Saturday, he instructed the kitchen staff to make more today. Does that mean that I'm finally an influencer?
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1 year
Facebook has just reminded me that two years ago, by way of a lockdown dare, I did this! I thought I'd share on here too for maximum amusement. It was supposed to wash out in ten days; it took four months!
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3 years
Always thrilled to get a mention in the Christmas Radio Times.
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3 years
Since 6pm on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey I've been playing the best records of the last thirty years. Coming up in the final hour I'll be including songs from two great artists I've discovered this year; @daisychute @rebeccalealevy at 2120 and 2140 respectively. Enjoy!
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2 years
Please join me tonight between 6-10pm on @BBCSussex and @BBCSurrey for a festive 'Feel Good Friday'. 🎄
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1 year
Sunday afternoon treat! After this I really am giving up chocolate.... Yeah, yeah, yeah 😜
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2 years
1 hour, 25 minutes and 4 seconds until I'm back on the airwaves of @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey Please join me for four hours of fun, competitions, great music and updates on the sporting action across the patch
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2 years
Down with the kidz....
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3 years
It's a long job, but worth it. Two hours on and the lights are up on my tree
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2 years
Happy Christmas! I'm playing your Christmas Day requests between now and 1pm on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey @BBCRadioKent Reply to this tweet (below) and I'll see what I can do! 🎄🎧🎙️📻
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3 years
My first Christmas card of the year from a loyal listener. Although looking at the address, it's safe arrival is nothing short of a festive miracle...
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2 years
Me (to girl in Boots): I'm looking for a spray, I'm not really sure what you'd call it, but something you can spray on your hair to keep it in place.... Shop Assistant: Do you mean a hair spray!? Me (slightly embarrassed): Er. Yes.
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2 years
Whoops. I've just realised I completely missed my 33rd anniversary of working at @BBCSussex (9th December 1988). Here are a couple of pics from the first few years, including getting savaged by a dog on an OB.
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3 years
What better way to unwind after a busy day at the BBC than a fish supper, a glass of red and an old movie.
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@NormalComposers I'm surprised by the two boxes of breakfast cereal on the right hand side of the picture. I'd always assumed she was a cornflake girl.
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2 years
Pretty tasty, though I say so myself; spicy beef brisket, chicken, pine kernels and a bechamel sauce base. A DM orginal! It really hit the spot this Sunday evening, but bread and water for the rest of the week to compensate, me thinks...
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2 years
"Don't tell him Pike!"
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1 year
I know Easter is quite early this year, but it's only January 2nd, and I, for one, am still in full-on Christmas mode 🎄🎄🎄🎄
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1 year
Me: Can I have a large latte to take away please? Shop assistant: On your card sir? Me: I'd rather have it in a cup
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3 months
It's amazing what you find when you open a box in my house....
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1 year
I created a culinary masterpiece 🍪 for the eleven o'clock treat on Dig It this morning. 😜 Join us on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey 'till 1400.
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3 years
I do believe I have now completed your on air 'lockdown challenge' @NickyPatrick1 Photo, as promised; @LucyAmbache @AllisonFerns1
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2 years
I'm trying the OMAD (one meal a day) diet for the next week, so thought I'd start with a full English brunch!
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2 years
Going for the English gent look today!
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3 years
I look so young in this picture. Just a boy broadcster. Haha. 😛🎙️🎧📻
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2 years
Please join me on the airwaves of @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey between 2-6 this afternoon. First up it's the hits of 1988. Then we're talking old railways 1540, Making a Difference with @Jonandrews01 at 1640 & some fab new music with @MalissaWhiteho1 at 1740...!
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We're only 82 hours away from my Christmas Day request show on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey 📻 Without a doubt it's my favourite show of the year. At 1pm I'll be joined by @daisychute for an hour of festive fun, conversation & singing. Ps Daisy will be doing the singing, not me!
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1 year
On NYE I made a resolution not to go out for takeaways, but last night I found myself in Wagamama's. However, as I used to be a regular, the generous waiter said my meal was on the house. Yes! I think this means I haven't broken my resolution after all.
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As I send off the music report for my show last Sunday on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey I'm reminded of what a wide variety of songs I was privileged to play, from 1971 to the present day, including the very first airing of the brand new song from @daisychute "Meet in the middle".
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2 years
Look who I spotted in my local pub....
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1 year
Always an honour to get a name-check in the legendary Christmas edition of the Radio Times
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3 months
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
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3 years
Hilarious! Somebody is selling one of my old presenter pics on eBay. No bids so far, but there is still time! 🤭
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There is nothing like a nice roast lunch.... 😁
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2 years
Lunch.....
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3 years
Oh, the joy of not setting my two alarms tonight, after a week of 4am starts. 🕓🕰️🎧🎙️
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4 months
Working (very hard) for the BBC in East Grinstead this morning! ☕🥐
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2 years
On Christmas Day last year I discovered the music of @All_Angels when a listener requested 'Pie Jesu'. Please join me on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey from 1pm when I'm joined by @daisychute chatting about her career & playing some festive favourites. I love the magic of radio!
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Just for @RadioMugs who wanted to see me in the cap. I can do branding! 🧢 @BBCSussex
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1 year
Whenever I find an old cassette I'm compelled to put out all the tape before throwing it away. Is it just me?
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2 years
I've just been caught red-handed, sitting in the new kitchen at @BBCSurrey rehearsing some up-to-the-vocal links. How on earth does one explain that to one of the non-broadcast administrative team? I think she thought I was mad.
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I have a very eclectic music collection; from some original 78's dating back to 1907 right up to digital downloads from 2021. Today I proudly purchased this on eBay. To my astonishment, I was the only bidder...
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2 years
A very ordered way to dry trainer socks
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2 years
This afternoon on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey I'm chatting to some on my favourite musical artists I've discovered this year. Currently chatting to the creater of such very witty pop songs @rebeccalealevy
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1 year
Contender for the strangest gift ever from a listener. But what to do with it....?
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2 years
It may be the 3rd January, but it's happy 'first day off of the Christmas holidays' for me. 🎄
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2 years
Just a few days ahead of my fiftieth birthday I thought I'd enjoy the culinary delights of Marco Pierre White's restaurant in Kegworth.
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2 years
And so to tonight's example of Midlands' hospitality; Bacardi and coke, garlic bread and a big American burger.
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1 year
Find a nice cozy corner, nestle down with something warming and please join me on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey between 1100-1400 for all your festive favourites! 🎄⛄🎅
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1 year
It's a busy day at the BBC today, so I'm looking after myself with a carefully balanced diet....
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3 years
I wish the focus was a little sharper, but I took this seconds before my phone ran out of battery power. I'm very pleased with the accidental composition of the photograph. All down to luck.
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2 years
One final memory from a very happy morning spent at @Raystede ; @EmilyKJeffery and I meeting some of the cats looking for new homes.
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2 years
Good luck to my friend and colleague Lydia Rodford @lifelyds making her BBC presenting debut on @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey 6-10 this evening. Guesting on the show are @MalissaWhiteho1 and @presenterhayley I'll be sitting in the producers chair, but don't let that put you off Lyds.
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