Meet the Presenters! featuring Roger Clarke

What do you love about your job?

I have various presenting roles, but ultimately it’s the personal connection I have with my listener that I thrive on. It’s what the basics of radio is all about and should be. For me, it’s the one-to-one intimacy of radio that I love, which is so important to convey….just like talking to a mate in a chatty and conversational way. I love the ability to share a little of my life in a way I hope the listener can relate to and engage with.  Also having the chance to play great music too tops off the whole experience.

Career Highlight?

My career highlight…is having a natter on the radio with the TV and radio personality Johnny Vaughan. Such a delightful guy to chat with, quick witted and such a great story-teller about his Big Breakfast days. Made for an easy interview.

First record you ever bought?

First record I ever bought…an album, rather than a single…the greatest hits of Ricky Astley!

Guilty Pleasure?

Guilty pleasure song…S Club 7, Reach. Always stirs up my best singing ability. Ish.

If you weren’t a radio presenter what would you be?

If I wasn’t in radio what would I be doing?….still pretending to be a DJ in my bedroom, like all those years ago. Probably honing my cooking skills to be a hard working chef somewhere….my other passion in life!