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BBC Radio Nottingham

Paul Robey

Join Paul Robey on BBC Radio Nottingham. Born in Clifton, Paul attended Greencroft Junior School and Fairham Comprehensive School.

When realising that he wanted to become a radio presenter, his careers' teacher suggested he apply for jobs in insurance or banking. 

He followed this "sensible" advice, ending up at the Prudential on Maid Marian Way for eight years. 

He also had a Saturday job and one of Paul's claims to fame is being the first lad ever to work on the checkouts in the Victoria Centre branch of Tesco. 

At the same time, he was actively pursuing opportunities in radio and developing his craft on a voluntary basis at Nottingham Hospitals' Radio, based in the newly opened Queen's Medical Centre. 

He eventually got his professional break at Radio Trent in 1982 working alongside Dale Winton, but had always harboured a secret desire to work at Nottingham's truly local station. 

Not many people know that Paul shares a guilty pleasure with Anne Davies from East Midlands Today... the first single they ever bought was "Puppy Love" by Donny Osmond.

Paul Robey: 02/05/2009

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BBC Radio Nottingham - Paul Robey, 02/05/2009

Waking you up at the weekend with news, sport, weather, travel and entertainment guides.

Richard Spurr

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BBC Radio Derby - Richard Spurr, 02/05/2009

A laid-back look at the week's news and a flavour of Nottinghamshire life.

BBC Radio Derby

Jo Davies

Join Jo Davies on BBC Radio Nottingham. Jo started off volunteering at Kings Mill Hospital Radio.

She thinks there is still a scary picture of her up on the wall in their studios in what she thought was a trendy denim shirt. 

It was at Kings Mill that she fell in love with chatting to people, finding out about them and being part of a team that could tell them what was happening in the world. She loved being able to choose the music too.

Her life at Radio Nottingham began with volunteering for Alan Clifford, helping set up guests for his programme. 

That is where her love of live theatre really took off. One of her first on air experiences was reviewing local theatre productions on Alan's show. 

She is the celebrity booker for the station, from Torvill and Dean to Liza Minelli, and admits she adores meeting rich and famous people. 

She also loves musical theatre. Les Miserables is her favourite production.

Jo Davies: 02/05/2009

BBC Radio Nottingham - Jo Davies, 02/05/2009

The best stories from the last week on BBC Radio Nottingham.

Matchday

Full coverage of all the local sports action.

Matchday: 02/05/2009

BBC Radio Nottingham - Matchday, 02/05/2009

With Robin Chipperfield. Coverage of all the local action with commentary on Nottingham Forest & Notts County.

The Beat

Dean Jackson and the team with new music and more for your Saturday night.

Dean Jackson and the team with music and more for your Saturday. Interviews and sessions with established, and often big name, artists as great local music from BBC Introducing.

Dean Jackson and the team with music and more for your Saturday night. Interviews and sessions with established, and often big name, artists as well as those just starting out. Great local music from BBC Introducing.

There's plenty of opportunity for you to be part of it by uploading your own music or interacting by phone and  text or by emailing beat@bbc.co.uk

The Beat: 02/05/2009

BBC Local Radio - The Beat, 02/05/2009

A mix of new music and oddities. Fresh faced local newcomers and international superstars.

BBC Local Radio

A Touch of Soul

Devon brings you soul music from 1960s Motown right through to the artists of today.

2017 for Devon, marks a 30 year plus musical love affair selecting, reviewing and producing soul in club, bar and radio spheres (paid and unpaid). He's DJ'd globally: Southport Weekender 2008; Palais, (Nottm); Bluenote / 20th Century clubs, Derby (80s) Progress & Wherehouse clubs - Derby (90s); Parker Mcmillian bar (Ldn) 00's - Global Room, Pacha, Ibiza; 2006. Red Bar, NYC, USA; Jazz Cafe, Ldn and Musikfest, Munich.  

And Devon's proud to have shared his radio producer journey with us, including at BBC Radio 1, 2 and 1Xtra - on documentaries like 'Soul Train', 'Sexual Healing' and 'Bossa & Beyond' with some well-known presenters - Trevor Nelson, Mica Paris and Gilles Peterson.

A Touch of Soul: 02/05/2009

BBC Local Radio - A Touch of Soul, 02/05/2009

Move your mojo- flutter your butterfly. Devon Daley showcases Motown magic to today's acts.

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