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Sean plays an hour of music, hymns, interviews and a Thought for the Week every Sunday morning, 10:00 – 11:00 am

When did you join GHR?  January 2020

How did you get involved and why?

When I left college, I found it challenging to get a job in acting. I needed to work on my voice technique, and radio had always been interesting to me, so I searched online for a local radio station, and Gosport Hospital Radio came up. Once I’d met the team and found out what the station was all about, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. And now, years later, I’m still here and enjoying it very much.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself.

When disco was at its peak in the 70s, I was a DJ at The Tricorn Club in Portsmouth. I can also ride a bike backwards, and once jumped out of a plane for charity.

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?

Oscar Wilde – he always had something witty, pithy or profound to say about everything.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never had the chance to?

Simon Cowell – I’d love to find out about his rise to fame and success. But also the heartache and difficult times behind the scenes.

What are your three desert island discs?

‘Captain of a Shipwreck’ by Neil Diamond, ‘Rescue Me’ by Fontella Bass, and ‘Living On An Island’ by Status Quo.

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CJ presents a variety of music with his American perspective every Tuesday from 4:00 – 5:00pm and then hosts his rock show every Saturday morning from 11:00am – noon

When did you join GHR?  January 2024

How did you get involved and why?:

In late 2023, as I was about to undertake retirement, I knew I’d have to have something engaging to do with some of my newfound free time.  I saw a notice online that Gosport Hospital Radio was looking for volunteers, and the announcement aligned perfectly with my skill set and interests, so here I am!  

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself

I’ve been a singer, songwriter and musician for the last 50+ years and was once signed to an independent record label who thought my songwriting partner and I were “now soon” I never made it big but I still have the bug and am part of a local acoustic trio called M3M.

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?

To be honest, I have none, or actually, too many to mention! From my Dad, to Robert Plant to Howard Stern (American Shock Jock) and so many in between.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never did?

I’m not sure, I’ve never really thought about it.  I’ve met a lot of people from a lot of different places and walks of life so I guess I’d like to meet YOU!

What are your three desert island discs? 

Led Zeppelin IV, The Beatles Blue Album (1967-70) and Aerosmith, Toys in the Attic.  (that’s today, tomorrow’s answer may change!)

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Bob presents two hours of music and memories from the 50s and 60s every Tuesday 1:30pm – 3:30pm

When did you join GHR?
I joined in November 2017.

How did you get involved and why?
A few years after I retired I started a mobile Disco for more elderly people and all funds I received went to local charities. I spotted a notice with Gosport Hospital Radio’s details, made enquiries and joined in November 2017. I think it is a great little charity and hopefully we make people feel happier and not so alone. I think the radio is still one of the greatest medias – I started producing my own live shows in 2018 and still enjoy every moment.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself
I was born in Canada. Later in life I joined the Royal Navy, married an English girl and have lived in Gosport since 1970. I have always enjoyed music – in my early days I was a drummer but strictly amateur.

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?
I always enjoyed art and one of my favourite artists was Van Gogh – his life was so full of tragedies.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never did?
I suppose ever since I was a child I loved Glen Miller and Ella Fitzgerald and still do today..

What are your three desert island discs?
‘Keep on Running’ by The Spencer Davies Group; ‘Walk On The Wild Side’ by Jimmy Smith from his 1962 live show and ‘Threshold Of A Dream (Lovely To See You Again)’ by The Moody Blues.

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Tony plays an hour of music that steps outside the usual suspects and highlights different artists from around the world

When did you join GHR?  May 2024

How did you get involved and why?

I had wanted to support a local hospital radio for a number of years but my job stopped me being able to provide regular support. Now I can – and I admitted that I knew something about IT systems!

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself

Born in Malta, sports include member of 545 running club (races include London Marathon twice, Berlin Marathon twice), Assistant Diving instructor, West Ham fan scince 1967, 40 year career in IT, starting in Portsmouth.

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?

Keith Park was the commander of the 11 Group in 1940 and the commander of the air defence of Malta in 1941.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never had the chance to?

Jacques Cousteau

What are your three desert island discs?

‘Shooting Stars’ by Rival Sons; ‘Arriving Somewhere But Not Here’ by Porcupine Tree and ‘Running Down A Dream’ by Tom Petty.

PRESENTER

Paul presents music from the 70s every Thursday evening from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

When did you join GHR?:
I joined in August 1997

How did you get involved and why?:
In those days, you applied and were interviewed for a position. I was the Entertainments Manager for the Warrant Officers and Senior Rates mess in HMS Dolphin, where the studios were based, and I had been on the operating table at Haslar Hospital seven times. Haslar enabled me to walk following a motorbike crash and a fractured spine, so I just wanted to give something back. Years later, I had the honour to present the last show from the War Memorial portals in and from Haslar itself, before the move to Thorngate, where we are now.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself.
Having been a submariner for all of my naval career, now in my 60s, I’m still connected to the Navy, only teaching this time. My wife and I were Foster carers for 15 years for children with severe challenging behaviour.

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?
Those Foster children have been in the deepest dark places and still come out the other side, trying to fit into society.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never did?
Einstein, I would love to know what sparks his ideas and where his thoughts come from.

What are your three desert island discs?
I would have to choose Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’; Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘I Want You Back’ and ‘Merlin’ by Rick Wakeman.

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Andy’s Profile will go here

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‘Disco Dave’ presents a weekly Soul and Motown Show on Fridays at 4:00pm

When did you join GHR?

After seeing an advert for GHR I applied and started broadcasting in September last year. 

How did you get involved and why?

I fancied the idea as I have always loved music and am still doing discos at the ripe old age of 75.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself.

My first gigs were at St. Mary’s Church hall in the High Street – I was about 17. I was Dave the Rave and the other DJ was President Chuck. We booked the hall and it was called The Big G Discotheque. Nothing much happened until I moved away to Aylesbury in 1982.  I helped out a disco and started getting bookings and after hiring equipment made the move to buy my own. I was out about 60 to 70 times a year until we moved back to Gosport nearly 10 years ago. I did about eight gigs last year. 

I lead a very active life. I play golf twice a week and am the treasurer of a local charity. I sit on the board of the Gosport Community Association and have three allotments. 

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?
No one has ever inspired me – I tend to take life as it comes, stay busy, and be helpful to others.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never did?
I can’t think of anyone that I particularly want to meet, but I’m really into Arcade Fire, Bruce Springsteen, Deacon Blue, The Temptations and Fleetwood Mac. A dinner party with all of them would be interesting!

What are your three desert island discs?
‘Do I Love You’ by Frank Wilson; ‘Light My Fire’ by The Doors and ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ by Sam Cooke. I also love Otis Redding and Prince, but I can only have three, can’t I!

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Grace’s introduction coming soon.

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Jay’s introduction coming soon

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Lorna presents Hart to Hart, Thursday afternoons, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

When did you join GHR?
I joined Gosport Hospital Radio in April 2023.

How did you get involved and why?
My friend Kevin, a member of the radio station, suggested it might suit me, as he knows I love talking. I used to be on my school radio and loved it – we used to get requests and have special themed days. Unfortunately, I have had ill health for the past few years, and I also felt volunteering would be a great way of developing my confidence and becoming part of a team. I loved the atmosphere at GHR and still do.

Tell us some interesting  facts about yourself.
I almost won the lottery once but chose a lucky dip instead of my normal numbers. I loved dancing as a child, especially tap dancing, and appeared in many stage shows. Despite my teenage years being in the 90s I have a great love of 70s music.

Who is your inspiration?
Apart from my mum, Steve Wright is my inspiration. He was such a fantastic DJ, his Friday jocking was so upbeat and fast-paced.

What three songs would you choose on a desert island?
It would have to be ‘Macarthur Park’ by Donna Summer, ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams and ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’ by Whitney Houston

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Patrick’s introduction is coming soon

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Sarah presents her show, Sarah’s Pick N Mix, on Mondays between 1 and 2 pm, where you can hear a mixture of great music from the 1950s right up to the present time, along with fun trivia. Same Sarah, Different Day is on a Wednesday from 1 to 2 pm, featuring the same eclectic mix of music, more trivia, and Just For Fun competitions.

When did you join GHR?
November 2024, but only went live on air in March 2025.

How did you get involved and why?
I’ve always wanted to be involved in TV or radio, but in 2020, I started a very successful podcast, which is similar, kind of! I then saw an ad online for volunteers, contacted them, and the rest, as they say, is history. I haven’t regretted the decision… yet!

Some interesting facts about myself!
I’m a published author, and words, grammar, and spelling are my passions… in an almost OCD way. I love writing, and I also do many crafts. I love learning new things and then passing them on to other people….hence the trivia parts of my shows.

Inspirations.
I’m not sure anyone famous is inspirational to me, but my kids definitely are. They’re all totally amazing in their own unique ways.

Who would I have liked to meet but never did?
Again, I’m not sure there is anyone. I’m sure, given enough time, I could think of someone, but I’m not sure you have enough time for me to think!

What is my favourite type of music?
Absolutely anything and everything, depending on the mood I’m in at the moment. I couldn’t pick one or two particular songs or bands or musicians.

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Sean’s introduction is coming soon.

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Tom presents an eclectic range of tunes, with a focus on rock and indie, in his Tuesday night show from 8:00 – 9:00 pm

When did you join GHR?
At the start of 2024.

How did you get involved and why?
I saw an advert on Facebook which got my cogs whirring. I love music and was looking to get out of my comfort zone and try something new.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself.
I was fourth hardest in infant school and I invented the exclamation mark.  I also make stuff up sometimes!

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?
Outside of music and comedy, probably my parents – my mum’s tenacity and organisation, and my dad’s balanced, calm view on the world.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never did?
Probably my grandad.  He was around when I was young, but I don’t remember him that well and would like to have known him better, as I know he was a good man.

What are your three desert island discs?
Are there any more perfect pop songs than Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Take Me Out’; ‘Hash Pipe’ by Weezer or Elbow ‘One Day Like This’?

PROGRAMME CONTROLLER

I’m the programme controller for the radio station. This primarily involves working with the presenters to ensure they deliver a professional-sounding broadcast.

I manage the music content for the computerised library, ensuring we have a broad mix of music genres available to suit the presenter’s choice of content.

I upload songs, categorise them for easy access, make beds (background music), jingles and presenter idents and train the presenters to use the system, so they are confident to select their music, add jingles, adverts and idents, and time their programmes to fit their allotted broadcast slots.

I also work closely with the IT manager to ensure both hardware and software are up to date and functioning as expected.

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Vikki hosts her ‘Toe Tapping’ show on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., featuring Irish, country music, and more.

When did you join GHR?
I joined as a volunteer presenter in September 2023.

How did you get involved and why?

I saw an advertisement on Facebook and got involved because I love fundraising, and being part of a friendly, fun, and supportive family was ideal for me. I am blind and deaf, but that does not stop me from training and learning everything I can about how the station works. Working at the station has boosted my confidence, and I get to socialise with a variety of people from all walks of life. I have felt very welcomed into the team.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself
My interests outside the station are listening to music, going to the theatre and cinema, and I love horror movies. I also enloy making people smile or laugh. I started on the trainee show on Fridays and now have my own show called VT’s Toe Tapping Hour, playing Irish, Country and other music on Mondays from 2.00-3.00pm. I love the show I do because it’s the music of my childhood.

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration? 
I’d love to interview Enrique Iglesias as I’ve been a big fan since he released his first UK single ‘Bailamos’ in 1998 and have seen him twice in concert, so it would be great to meet him.

Who would you have most liked to meet but never had the chance to?
I’d love to chat with Dolly Parton, The Judds and Smokie as they are some of my favourite singers. They are all still around, so maybe one day, who knows!

What are your three desert island discs? 
This is a hard one because I love all types of music but I’m going to say Enrique Iglesias – Insomniac album (because I love this album); The judds – Number One Hits album (because my mum introduced me to them) and Runrig – Greatest Hits because my dad introduced me to them and he passed away in 2005 and Runrig makes me think of him.