Welcome to my blog! Everyone has a blog these days, so why shouldn’t I! As you may know, I was in broadcasting for many years, this blog is just an extension of that. I share my thoughts on whatever subject attracts my attention. Comments are welcome!
The Dave Porter Blog
Sunday 3rd May 2026
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Don’t expect a Christmas card
If you got one from us last year ... keep it, it will probably be the last one you'll get! There was a time, back in the days when Paddy MacDee was a boy, that the 'Royal Mail' delivered letters three times a day, morning, noon and evening. The Evening delivery was...
The clocks have not gone forward far enough
So British Summertime has arrived, the clocks went forward one hour on Sunday 25th March. Lighter evenings and a general feeling that the winter is behind us is the result, especially as the weather was unseasonably warm. Unfortunately in October, we will put the...
Tim Lamb has died
I am stunned and saddened to hear of the death of Tim Lamb. He died yesterday, Tuesday 20th March, apparently of a heart attack, Tim was only 50. He died while playing football, which was something he loved. We first met when he came into my show on BBC Radio...