Broadcaster, Trainer & Event Host
Welcome
I've been the Editor of successful BBC radio stations, designed and delivered training for broadcasters and present a wide range of radio formats. I wrote "The Presenter's Coach" for the BBC Radio. That's me, but this website is all about helping you with the media stuff in your life."
Media training ... preparing you to give confident and assured interviews
Presenter training ... coaching you to become an even better broadcaster
Radio presentation ... warm, informed, intelligent & personality fueled
Radio Here & Now Events ... fun activities for those living in residential care
Reviews & demos ... expert video reviews of broadcast & audio equipment
My Talking Photos ... creating films from your memories & photos
Event hosting ... professional compering & commentary
Voice Overs ... warm, authoritative & also the voice of Santa!
Media Training
Media Training equipping you to give confident performances in radio, TV and press interviews. I work with the private, public and voluntary sectors.
"The media training day was fantastic " - Tom, Cambridge
"I'm 100% more confident!" - Georgie, Channel Islands
"I now understand how to attract the media's attention." - Michelle, Essex
Media Training for Community Groups
Event Hosting
Whether it's a conference, an away day or a charity fundraiser ... everything goes better when a professional hosts the event.
Picture: Compering "Chariots of Fire" charity relay race in Cambridge in front of 4,000 people.
Photographs by Keith Heppell.
Radio Here & Now
Radio Here & Now .. is an original, funny and highly interactive group activity for those living in residential care.
Radio Here & Now sees residents creating a "radio show" in which they become the presenters and producers. The resulting "programme" is available to share with friends and family around the world. (The recordings are NOT for broadcast.)
I've been delighted to work with some of the best care homes in the East of England. See my Radio Here & Now page. Here's a taster from a recent session. (Music by AShamaluev Music)
Presenter Training
With a background in presentation and training, I really enjoy working with people who like to sit behind microphones. I coach on a 1 to 1 basis and train groups and wrote the "Presenter's Coach" handbook for BBC. My training results in immediate improvements.
On-Air
Listen Again:
60 minutes on Cloud 9 - the story, music & memories of Peterborough's Cloud 9 club where Free, Genesis and Thin Lizzy played before they became famous. Play loudly and enjoy!
Tech Reviews
I love trying out new tech. My reviews are impartial and unpaid. I've recently reviewed several radios in the Majority range which have been viewed over 77,000 times (January 2021) on YouTube.
Unique gift for future generations
My Talking Photos creates special films of memorable moments in people's lives through their own words and photographs. Contact Gerald for more details.