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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: 31/08/2009

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BBC Radio Nottingham - Paul Robey, 31/08/2009

The latest news, sport, weather and travel.

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: 31/08/2009

BBC Local Radio - The Beat, 31/08/2009

Bank holiday entertainment with Dean Jackson.

BBC Local Radio

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: 31/08/2009

BBC Radio Nottingham - Jo Davies, 31/08/2009

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

Alan Clifford

Join Alan Clifford on BBC Radio Nottingham.

Join Alan Clifford on BBC Radio Nottingham. Once upon a time he did farmyard impressions for a living.

Alan used to work on radio's longest running soap opera The Archers.

He quit Ambridge for Nottingham back in 1989 and since then has worked as a sports reporter, researcher, producer and presenter, fortunately usually not all at the same time.

A vegan who never touches animal products, Alan says he would most like to meet fellow vegan and poet Benjamin Zephania to get the recipe for Nut Couplets.

Alan presented the drivetime show on BBC Radio Nottingham from 1997.

Alan Clifford: 31/08/2009

BBC Radio Nottingham - Alan Clifford, 31/08/2009

With those making the news in Nottinghamshire and entertainers from the local shows.

With those making the news in Nottinghamshire and entertainers from the local shows. Presented by Reya El-Salahi.

Folkwaves

The best in folk music with Mick Peat and Lester Simpson.

Folkwaves: 31/08/2009

BBC Radio Derby - Folkwaves, 31/08/2009

Best in Folk Music from Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

BBC Radio Derby

Rob Underwood

Join Rob Underwood on BBC Radio Lincolnshire.

Rob Underwood: 31/08/2009

BBC Radio Lincolnshire - Rob Underwood, 31/08/2009

The ideal end to your day. To get in touch call 0845 303 9303.

The ideal end to your day. To get in touch call 0845 303 9303. Calls cost up to 4p/min from a landline. Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more. With Amanda Bowman.

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