Matt Williams (radio presenter)
Matt Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | Matthew Williams 1971 (age 52–53) Southport, Lancashire, England |
| Alma mater | University of Bradford |
| Occupation(s) | radio presenter, reporter |
| Years active | c.1991–present (on radio) |
Matt Williams (born 1971)[1] is a British sports presenter and reporter on BBC Radio 2 and later, on Greatest Hits Radio.
Background
Born in
Bradford University
.
He started at
In addition to sports presenting, Williams participated in Mayo's
Mosh[4] on the Radio 2 show, promoting loud rock, hardcore punk and metal music, with songs from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Lawnmower Deth, Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses and Uriah Heep.[5]
After leaving Radio 2 in December 2018, he became the head of communications at the British Equestrian Federation.[6]
He was reunited with Simon Mayo in February 2021 on the DJ's new drivetime show for Greatest Hits Radio.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Simon Mayo And The Drivetime Team". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "Full time for Matt". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 27 September 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "The Winners 2011 > Best Music Programme". www.radioacademyawards.org. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "DR MOSH PRODUCTIONS LTD". www.cdrex.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Radio 2". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "BEF appoint Matt Williams as Head of Communication". British Equestrian Federation. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- ^ Scott, Hazel. "Get to know Greatest Hits Radio presenter Simon Mayo". Greatest Hits Radio. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
External links
Twitter