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BBC Radio Nottingham

Andy Whittaker

Join Andy Whittaker on BBC Radio Nottingham.

Join Andy Whittaker on BBC Radio Nottingham. Andy has worked in a catalogue shop and a pork pie factory in the past but his big love has always been radio.

In fact, his interest stems from one of his jobs as a prefect at secondary school, when he used to operate the microphones for school assembly.

At 17 Andy did his first live radio show for the BBC and he's been doing them ever since. 

Andy is passionate about Nottinghamshire and, over the years, he's devised a number of initiative's on BBC Radio Nottingham to bring people together to enjoy what Robin Hood County has to offer. 

The Big Night Out asked you to put aside the perceived negative image of the city centre and come out to enjoy a fun night for all ages. It is an idea that has been so successful; it has now spread to other cities in the UK. 

Andy also brought you the Big Day Out when historic tourist attractions across Nottinghamshire threw open their doors for free, the Energy Experiment which saved masses of energy when people switched off things they were not even using and Andy campaigned to get bells ringing across the county simultaneously to mark St George's Day.

Away from his show you'll find Andy spending time with his kids, in his garden or on holiday. 

In 2009 Andy was named Presenter of the Year at the Gillards - which honours achievement in BBC Local Radio.

Andy Whittaker: 05/06/2012

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BBC Radio Nottingham - Andy Whittaker, 05/06/2012

Your latest news, sport, weather and travel. Join in on 0115 9343434 (national rate).

Mark Dennison

Join Mark Dennison on BBC Radio Nottingham.

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BBC Radio Nottingham - Mark Dennison, 05/06/2012

Mark brings you great Nottinghamshire guests and their amazing stories.

James Lloyd

Join James Lloyd on BBC Radio Nottingham.

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BBC Radio Nottingham - James Lloyd, 05/06/2012

Join James Lloyd as he eases you through your Jubilee bank holiday afternoon.

Frances Finn

Join Frances Finn on BBC Radio Nottingham.

Join Frances Finn on BBC Radio Nottingham. With expert advice from BBC Radio Nottingham gardeners Martin and John (who you can hear each Thursday at 1100).

Frances Finn: 05/06/2012

BBC Radio Nottingham - Frances Finn, 05/06/2012

With your essential round-up of news from Nottingham and beyond for the bank holiday.

Ed Stagg

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BBC Radio Leicester - Ed Stagg, 05/06/2012

Gareth Evans sits in. Guests and your calls on 0370 143 1333 (national rate).

Gareth Evans sits in. Guests and your calls on 0370 143 1333 (national rate). Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply.

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Amanda Bowman

Great late night conversation. Join in on 0370 143 1333 (national rate).

Great late night conversation.
Join in on 0370 143 1333 (national rate) or text AMANDA plus your message to 81333(standard network rates apply).

Amanda fell into radio in 1986 when she answered an advert for someone who could publicise community groups and ended up on the Careline.

Since then, she has worked for nearly all of the commercial stations in the East Midlands and also for a national station where she did the Breakfast show for three years. Not a natural early riser, she found the 0400 wake ups a real challenge.

She has been lucky enough to meet some great and unusual people and her oddest radio moments include waiting for Sir Roger Moore to come out of a gingerbread house, having her shirt photographed by Rod Stewart and singing King of the Swingers to a very startled Kim Wilde. 

Alongside radio, Amanda has also worked in a homeless hostel, as a CAB manager, a nanny, a helpline operator, a volunteer coordinator and for a magazine about canals and riverboats - amongst others. 

She is married to the long suffering Steve and has two grown up children, Joseph and Susannah. 

Her home is a bit of a minature zoo. One of her proudest achievements is that she has taught her cockatiels to whistle the theme tune to The Flumps.

You can listen to Amanda Bowman, Sunday - Thursday evenings from 10pm until 1am.

Amanda Bowman: 05/06/2012

BBC Radio Nottingham - Amanda Bowman, 05/06/2012

The ideal end to your day. Join the conversation on 0370 143 1333 (national rate).

The ideal end to your day. Join the conversation on 0370 143 1333 (national rate). Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply.

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Mark Dennison

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James Lloyd

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Frances Finn

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Ed Stagg

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Amanda Bowman

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