by Dave Porter | 27th October 2014
Thirty four years ago, in response to an ad in the broadcast press, I sent a demo tape to Metro Radio. I was invited for an interview, so headed for Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. The interview was conducted by Mic Johnson and the late John Coulson, after which I was...
by Dave Porter | 23rd May 2013
The irony of it is not lost on me. Just a couple of weeks ago Helen and I went to a party for my good friend Paddy MacDee, to celebrate his forty years in the radio industry in the North East. The great and the good, and the not so good, of North East broadcasting...
by Dave Porter | 21st May 2013
The demise of British radio is very sad, but perhaps it’s had its day. I feel lucky to have worked in the radio industry during the ‘good days’. The 1970’s – 1990’s were the good days when radio was vibrant, fun and creative. In the...
by Dave Porter | 16th September 2012
Today is Mark Thompson’s last day as Director General of the BBC. Many within the BBC, and many like me who left the BBC during his tenure, will be happy to see him go. The BBC is unique in many ways, particularly in the way it is funded. I can think of no other...
by Dave Porter | 20th May 2012
This is not a difficult choice is it! I’ve not written for a while, as I’ve been busy making websites, and I had a short trip to Spain too. I’m not going to write much today either, just a few things though: Princess Anne, the Princess Royal For...
by Dave Porter | 16th April 2012
I used to work with David Prever, back in the old days at Metro Radio, he was a presenter too, and a good one. He still is. I’ve also seen him a few times now doing the paper reviews on Sky News. Now he’s written a novel called ‘The Blood...
