Presenters

Meet the HFM team...

 

Dave Irving
Dave Irving

Dave wakes up South Leicestershire & North Northamptonshire every weekday from 7am!

There's local and national news every half hour, up to the minute traffic and travel to get you to work on time, plus the decade twinspin each hour.

Dave checks out what's happening across our region too and plays your morning requests.

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Dave Smith
New Dave

Dave keeps you entertained from 10 till 1 every weekday.

With the best music, a run down of everything going on across South Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire, it's the perfect way to spend your morning!

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Moley

 

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As well as being Station Manager, Moley welcomes guests from across South Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire into the studio to talk about topical issues affecting our community.His interviews to date number over seven hundred, ranging from Cancer support, to magic on the radio; from voluntary organisations to doing an interview in a glider!

Every other Thursday Moley welcomes Leicestershire Constabulary for Harborough Beat, giving you the opportunity to put your questions to the police online or direct to the studio.

Tuesdays from 1.30 he interviews HFMs gardening expert Angela Holland, giving the listener some great gardening tips and inviting you to ask Angela any gardening questions.

At the beginning of each month Gina Batt joins Moley predicting your star sings forecast for the month.

Together with the best music for your weekday lunchtime, and the legendary Brainteaser, it's the perfect way to relax while eating your sandwich!


Richard Oliff
Richard 2012

Join Richard from 3pm every weekday for the HFM Drive Show.

"I like to think of the ‘Drive Show’ as more of an interactive experience than anything else. Along with all of the usual features generally associated with a late afternoon-early evening programme like traffic and travel, news, weather,community information and updates, the show is all about having fun and playing the music that you want to hear. There is the‘album of the week’ feature which is not necessarily just new music. It can be an album chosen by you: your favourite sounds. Then there is the ‘Where Am I?’ anagram giving the show’s esteemed ‘Braniacs’ and regular listeners an opportunity to exercise their ‘grey-matter’. Every Wednesday I’m joined by Paul McCartney’s stepmother Angie McCartney for ‘Dick’s Domestic Tips’

Many well known household-name celebrities choose to be a guest on my show. It’s all about having a good time. I think it’s wonderful that local people can interact with others who may be listening live from anywhere in the world via the HFM website. Truly local radio is all about broadcasting totally from within the local community: being a part of that community and based in that community. In other words investing in that community. Anything else is simply not local radio.”

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Chris Jones
Chris Jones

Chris Jones, HFM's Programme Manager eases you through your Sunday morning from 11am and takes you through till 2pm. Tune in for the Mystery voice, Croon at Noon and his frequent guest appearance from pub singer Christopher Clutterbucket.

You can often hear Chris on HFM News as he goes out and about reporting on the top stories of the day affecting South Leicestershire.

Nick Shaw
Nick Shaw

Nick is the voice of HFM news during the daytime during the week and occasionally at weekends!

He looks after HFM's news centre to ensure you're kept up to date with all the news that matters to South Leicestershire.

You can also hear Nick on Sunday nights, with HFM's

'7 Day Catch-up' as he looks back at what's been going on here at HFM and across South Leicestershire during the week.
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djbraine
djbraine

Join me from 4 till 7 on Sundays for my Rock Soul & Blues Show, featuring songs from the fifties to the present day, with some you won't have heard for a long time and some you may never have heard!

Also join me on Saturdays for the 2 til 5 Show, a mix of music, sport, and local news.

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Sean Smith
Sean Smith

Sean brings his unique style to HFM on a Tuesday night from 7pm!

Listen out for the infamous "Tuesday Titter" and "Smooch with smithers", along with great music and cheerful chat.

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Will Challoner
Will Challoner

Join Will Challoner every Friday evening from 7pm for the Friday Evening Show. Will keeps you up to date with the latest showbiz gossip, as well as playing you some great music, including even more of the music which you want to hear to take you into the weekend.

Between 7pm and 8pm there's Will's Things That Make You Go Hmm? It's guaranteed to get you thinking!

From 8pm you can also pit your wits against Will's 'No Brainer' Guess the No Brainer, and win the glory!

You can also catch Will every other Saturday evening from 7pm where he plays more of the music that you want to hear for your weekend.

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Terry Hawke
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Terry Hawke takes over South Leicestershire's airwaves from 10pm on Saturdays with the “Hawke Chill Out Sessions”.

The show isn’t purely chilled out sounds, it’s more of a showcase of musical genres that are designed to stimulate as well as bliss-out the both listener and the musician’s mind, body and soul.

Terry plays some of the best in “Space Rock”, “Ambience”, “Electronica”, plus oodles of deeply chilled sounds. You’ll hear bands such as “Hawkwind”, “Porcupine Tree”, “Ozric Tentacles”, “Tangerine Dream”, “Klaus Schulze”, “Ashra”, Michael Schroeder”, “Aes Dana”, “Cell”, “System 7”, “Eloy”, “Ian Van Dahl”, “Ultrabeat”, “Monster Magnet”, “Pendulum” and many, many others.

The show always includes exclusive studio interviews and phone-link guests with varying musicians from across the globe! His show is now internationally accepted as THE only local radio station show in the UK that promotes this specialist musical genre. Terry keeps in close contact with his USA audience via his music consultants Steve-O and Archie Patterson.

Terry also presents HFM's ‘Through The Night’ with his specially produced "Night Hawke", a monthly show full of “Techno”, “Dance”, “Trance” and “Deeply Chilled-Out” sounds to bliss you into Sunday morning. Terry often combines the ‘Hawke Chill Out Sessions’ with the ‘Night Hawke’; so he’s here to entertain you from 10pm Saturday through till 8am Sunday!

He also produces and presents a bi-monthly show dedicated to “Big-Band”, “Bop and Swing”, called "In The Mood". It features the music of Glenn Miller, Artie Show, Tommy Dorsey, Don Lusher, and many others. His special interview guests usually include John Miller, the nephew of the great Glenn Miller; and Debbie Curtis of the “The Debbie Curtis Radio Big Band”. The show always invites listener’s to ring in, or e-mail their own experiences, or their tales from the WWII era; and this interaction is growing in popularity!

Terry also hosted 102.3 HFM’s very first “Hawke Chill Out Summer Solstice” on the actual Summer Solstice of 2009 from the Studio 1 at HFM. It was a great success with phone-link interviews directly with fans attending such festivals as ‘Stonehenge’, and with fans witnessing the sunrise in the UK and the USA!

 

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Mark & Nina
Mark & Nina

Join Mark & Nina on a Saturday live from 5pm for 2 whole hours of hits from the 60's right up to the present day, a celebrity interview every now and then, 'What's the TV Program?' and 'Who Wants to Know Some Useless Facts-on-Air' features

That's all mixed in with Mark and Nina’s lively banter and laughter!!

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Liz Osborne
Liz Osbourne

Catch Liz as she covers occasional shows.

Tune in to hear the best music, banter and loads of fun!

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Adam Wilson
Adam Wilson

Adam can be heard on alternate Tuesday’s with the Quiet Revolution. The show comprises Adam’s hand-built playlist of americana, alt-country, folk/roots, world and blues along with live acoustic sessions and interviews.

 


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Darren Harte
Darren Harte

Join me each Wednesday for two hours of conversation with guests from the world of music and entertainment, both local and from across the UK.

I'll also be playing songs that you have probably not heard in years from CD and old vinyl!

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Simon Parry

Simon gets up bright and early every Saturday to kick off your weekend in style with the best in music and (hopefully) some laughs to start your weekend.

From 9 we have an hour of Non Stop Number Ones where every song is a chart topper!"

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Soozie Max
Sooxie

Join Soozie with Rory Rattray on 102.3 HFM every Wednesday evening from 7pm until 10pm.

They will chat about anything and everything and play some great music too.

You'll also hear Soozie at various other times on-air!

Dave Charles
Dave Charles

Join Dave Charles from 7 till 10pm every Sunday for three hours of great music and chat, featuring local musicians performing live acoustic sessions, as well as interviews with established bands from the local, national and international entertainment scene.

If you would like your band, act or organisation to feature on the show, just drop Dave an email, dave.charles@harboroughfm.co.uk  or via his myspace site.

Check out videos of Dave's guests

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Keith Williams
Keith Williams

Spend every other Saturday evening with Keith here on HFM.

Whether you're heading out, staying in, or doing a bit of both, make sure you're listening from 7pm.

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Gavin Samways
Gavin Samways

Join Gav bright and early every weekday as he kicks off the day across South Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire!

Between 5am and 7am he'll play some great music, keep you updated with everything that's happening locally, and tell you what's in store on the Breakfast Show!

Set your alarm clocks for Early Breakfast with our Gav!

 

Tom Lathom
Tom

Catch Tom Lathom with the Apres Rock Show every Monday between 10pm and Midnight playing the best in Alternative, Punk, Rock and Experimental.
I often get asked what 'Apres' stands for and the answer is in the above text, the missing 'S' clearly standing for 'Show'!
The show includes
* Quirky news from around the world
* The Great Conspiracy Debate - blowing the lid on global conspiracies
* Messages from fans posting on www.myspace.com/apresrockshow
* The best local rock music, all local bands are encouraged to send in their demo E.Ps for airtime and exposure
* Music news from around the world
* Requests and dedications welcome as long as they ROCK!
Drop me an email when i am on and I will see if your song is in my box of tricks.

 

Paul Wright
Paul Wright

Paul Wright brings his famous 60's Sunday show to 102.3 HFM.

There will be 3 hours of instant nostalgia dished up by Paul every Sunday morning from 8am, when he takes a snapshot of the weekly happenings in the world of pop music cropping up in that crucial double decade of 1953-1973.

With a wealth of musical experience as a drummer to tap into that spans some 40 plus years and another 20 plus spent in the world of radio there will be loads of memories both locally & nationally to tickle your taste buds in the "60's Sunday".

If you the listener have any of your own local musical memories or otherwise that you can recall please contact me at the station and I will endeavour to weave them into the show!

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Kelle Baines
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Pressure of work has caused Kelle to give up her regular show, but she is still very much around, covering a number of shows and appearing at our outside broadcasts.

She will guide you through her shows with some great music and conversation, plus a run-down on what's going on across South Leicestershire during the week ahead.

 

Rob Maltman
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HFM's very own wrestling expert.

Having worked as a ring announcer and general manager since 2008, Rob has now taken the leap into promoting and is now co-owner of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING.

Based in Daventry it promises to be the worlds first interactive wrestling promotion.

However Rob is still a fan and every thursday nights 10 til midnight he talks about the latest news and rumours from both sides of the pond.

If you know your TNA from your WWE, tune in and LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!

 

Stu & Kendall
Stu & Kendall

Kendall and Stu have been together for 25 long long years. They met due to a mutual love of Led Zeppelin, and are both fairly knowledgable on their rock music. Although predominantly a rock show, it's your station so if you have any requests, they will do their utmost to play them for you. There is always a featured artist, plus a music quiz and the beat the intro competition. Join their facebook group for details of shows. ( kendall and stu's radio show) Join them every Friday between 10 & midnight.

 

Nick Shelton
Nick Shelton

Nick is currently at University in Preston, where he is doing a course in sports journalism, and his time here is standing him in good stead. You will be able to hear him regularly during the summer break.

 

Grant Lush
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Grant is part of HFM's News Team. You'll hear him reading the weekend local news, as well as reporting on the top local stories of the day during the week.

Also listen out for Grant on some of HFM's jingles and the daily Community Update.

 

Graham Beeby
Graham Beeby

Listen out for Graham every Saturday morning from 10am until Midday.

As well as playing your weekend requests, Graham will bring you a couple of light-hearted teasers too.

 

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Steve Palmer
Steve Palmer

Steve presents "Rock Train" from Midnight Saturday, right the way through until 8am on Sunday morning.

Steve doesn't run out of steam, so don't forget to catch the Rock Train - Saturdays from midnight.

 

Rory Rattray
Rory 2

Join Rory for a varied mix of music, and banter. Enter his quizzes, like Beat the Intro & Name the TV Show.

Rory can be heard with Soozie Max every Wednesday between 7 - 10pm. They will chat about anything and everything and play some great music too.

In addition, you can hear Rory on alternate Saturdays between 7 - 10pm

Jonno
Jonno and Chappers

Hello this is JONNO. Join me on Monday from 7pm to 10 pm for MUSIC AND MAYHEM. There's the lyric quiz, the Monday moan, some great moneysaving tips,some fab tunes, silly jokes, nuggets of knowledge, and general fun, frolics and mucking about. ALL IN THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE!!!!!!

You can also get your favorite tune played on the wireless!!

 

 

Alan Savill
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Alan lives in Harborough, is married with two children one step daughter and two fantastic Granddaughters.

Having an eclectic taste in music his two shows are like chalk and cheese. Alternate Tuesdays 10- midnight he plays laid back rock with the emphasis on singer song writers and between Midnight and Seven AM alternate Fridays he introduces you to his "Full Metal Racket" which showcases the heavier side of rock.

Favourite singer Springsteen, band to close ot call, drink bitter or G+T, enjoys supporting Tigers.

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Graham Wright
Graham

Graham Wright has been a presenter and journalist on professional radio stations in the East Midlands since 1986 and loves his occasional stints on Harborough FM.

He is a great fan of community radio and says he hasn't heard any station do it better than HFM.

He can usually be found researching, compiling and reading the news when Nick Shaw is on holiday - or has lost his voice!

You can read more about Graham via his personal web site, www.grahamwright.org.uk


 

Owen Brooks
Owen Brooks

Join Owen Brooks alternate Thursday evenings from 7pm until 10pm for HFM's
Thursday Theme Show. Playing some great music, based around a specific theme, as well as requests by listeners.

If you want to suggest a theme, as well as a few tunes to get him, started,
then do get in touch with him.

Owen was a graduate of the 2010 presenter's course and since then has
presented countless shows and has interviewed a number of celebrities
including Su Pollard, Tracy-Anne Oberman and Michael Beckley.

Owen's favourite music to listen to is songs from the musicals and any excuse to go the theatre and review shows, on behalf of HFM, is takenup!

You can also catch Owen covering others shows as required.

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Kev Steptoe
Kev

Kev is another of our 2010 Radio Course graduates .

You can hear Kev on alternate Thursdays between 7pm and 10pm. Check out his Facebook/Twitter Page for more info. (search THESTEPTOESHOW)

His favourite music is pretty much any style, but includes Dance, Rock, pop,& classical.

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Ian Parker
Ian Parker

 

Ian has extensive experience in the music industry as DJ, musician and lighting & sound rigger.

You can hear him every Sunday between 2 - 4pm with regular features including Drum Talk (The Drum Intro Quiz), The Sunday Smoothie, and Noseys' Northern Soul Slot.


 

Sam Britton
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Sam is the first of our Class of 2011 to become a regular presenter He says:

"In my shows  I bring you features including Mystery Artist, The Top ), The Listening Post- A song chosen from various eclectic styles.

Also, local events and as always your requests, dedications & shoutouts and a mix of the best tracks that you know and love."

You can catch Sam covering shows at various times. Keep checking our Who's On page for details.

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Karen Anderson
Karen 1

Karen has also graduated from HFMs 2011 Training Course, and can be heard regularly covering shows, either alone or with Yvonne Benson.

Check our Who's On page for details and come back for more info soon.

 

Yvonne Benson
Yvonne 1

Yvonne is yet another graduate from HFMs 2011 Training Course, and can be heard regularly covering shows, either alone or with Karen Anderson.

Check our Who's On page for details and come back for more info soon.



 

Paul Grunill
paul

Guess What? Paul is another graduate from 2011.

He describes his music tastes as from the 'light side of metal to the heavy side of easy listening.'

He is also the only HFM DJ with a knowledge of Prog, so keep looking out for his shows.


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