Episodes 127
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Luke Davies (or The Live Luke) has always been fascinated by Radio. In this series, he chats to some of his heroes of the airwaves about how they got into radio, the challenges they have taken and what advice would they give.

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S10E22 John Clarke

Jun 10, 2026 1h 19m

Send us Fan MailHe was part of the Pirate Revolution in Ireland, was controller of RTÉ 2fm and a career that's longer than the Beatles but shorter than Rolling Stones, but who is the real John…

S10E21 Ross King

Jun 03, 2026 1h 9m

Send us Fan MailOften dubbed the King of Hollywood on UK TV, Ross King has often been seen on our screens every morning covering news from America, but before he went Stateside, he was in our ears on…

S10E20 Richard Astbury

May 27, 2026 50m

Send us Fan MailIf you grew up listening to BFBS or were familiar with the various stations, then you would have most likely remember listening to Richard Astbury - who worked for the Forces Network…

S10E19 Jonathan Gold

May 21, 2026 1h 37m

Send us Fan MailJonathan Gold has spent over three decades in the radio industry and has worked in almost every field in the radio industry, from tech-oping, producing, presenting and running several…

S10E18 Ally Bally

May 13, 2026 50m

Send us Fan MailHaving spent four decades on radio across Scotland - Ally Bally joined Radio Tay from its launch back in 1980, and then worked his way from the production offices right through into…

S10E17 Eddy Temple-Morris

May 06, 2026 1h 4m

Send us Fan MailFrom producing shows, to creating the sound of stations, to remixing and presenting Alternative sounds Eddy Temple-Morris is definitely someone who should be regarded as a Radio…

S10E16 Steve Jenner

Apr 29, 2026 53m

Send us Fan MailSteve Jenner is someone who had a dream, he always wanted to work in radio and never let that dream fade away. After many years of Sally licences and RSL's, in 2003 he made that dream…

S10E15 Amy Voce

Apr 22, 2026 52m

Send us Fan MailShe turned down a job at Leicester Sound to go to University in Nottingham, but from then on Amy Voce went onto achieve a successful career in radio across the Midlands with Century…

S10E14 Peter Bowes

Apr 15, 2026 1h 13m

Send us Fan MailIf you regularly watch and listen to BBC News, then today's guest needs no introduction. Peter Bowes is currently the BBC's North American Correspondent and has reported on many high…

S10E13 Simon Davies

Apr 08, 2026 59m

Send us Fan MailJust after he turned 20, Simon Davies became the new host of BRMB's Breakfast Show, succeeding the legend Les Ross. It was seen as a bold move by the station at the time, but what is…

S10E12 John Gillmore

Apr 01, 2026 51m

Send us Fan MailOften cited as Mr Lancashire. John Gillmore, better known as Gilly has been one of the counties most recognised faces and voices of the radio industry. From a four decade career which…

S10E11 Owen Larkin

Mar 26, 2026 1h 8m

Send us Fan MailAs Downtown Radio celebrate five decades of broadcasting across Northern Ireland, in this weeks episode of Radio Greats - it is the turn of Owen Larkin, who has spent four decades…

S10E10 Caroline Feraday

Mar 19, 2026 1h 17m

Send us Fan MailFrom starting her career helping out and assisting presenters on Invicta Radio to winning awards and presenting shows across America - Caroline Feraday radio career has taken her full…

S10E9 Alex Dyke

Mar 12, 2026 59m

Send us Fan MailProbably one of the South's most recognised radio names, Alex Dyke is probably best known for hosting the successful phone in show on Isle of Wight Radio for over 18 years, but he has…

S10E8 Graham Robb

Mar 05, 2026 43m

Send us Fan MailOften cited as one of the North East's most influential people. Graham Robb has been a successful entrepreneur and political campaigner for over three decades. However prior to his…

S10E7 Dave Fanning

Feb 26, 2026 45m

Send us Fan MailOften dubbed as "one of the most familiar faces and voices in Irish broadcasting", Dave Fanning has enjoyed a stellar career for over the past four decades. Having cut his teeth on…

S10E6 Steve England

Feb 19, 2026 1h 8m

Send us Fan MailIf you grew up loving local radio in the 1980's and 1990's and were crazy for radio jingles then you may be familiar with the legendary sound of Alfasound. But a lot of those sounds…

S10E5 Susie Mathis

Feb 12, 2026 33m Transcript

Send us Fan MailHaving begun her career with The Paper Dolls, Susie Mathis fell into the world of radio by pure accident. Having started off as one of Phil Wood's Angels. She went onto achieve a…

S10E4 Ian Dempsey

Feb 05, 2026 51m

Send us Fan MailHe is one of Ireland's most established and well recognised personalities, having presented Dempsey's Den on RTÉ and created the famous Zig and Zag. This weeks guest is none other…

S10E3 Colin Slade

Jan 29, 2026 42m

Send us Fan Mail55 Years ago this week, a young energetic hospital radio presenter walked into a BBC Studio in Rochester and began his first ever show on BBC Radio Medway. His name is Colin Slade,…

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How many episodes does Radio Greats have?

Radio Greats has published 127 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in History, Music.

Is Radio Greats still active?

Radio Greats is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 58m.

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