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Presenters

  • Presenter Name:
    Bill "Mac" MacDonald
  • Nickname at School:
    Bill, Mac, Billy, anything but Sue
  • Ten words to describe you:
    Wise ol' owl, had the tee shirt and recycled it
  • Ten words to describe your show:
    It's simply the best, simply the best, simply the best
  • The word or phrase you can’t stop saying:
    When will Hibs win the Scottish Cup?
  • How long have you been at Radio Grapevine?
    About 15 years
  • How did you end up here?
    Was approached by Keith Reid to do "A wee drap scotch" when the late Chairman Jim Black took ill
  • Favourite all time artist or band:
    Frank Sinatra
  • If your house was on fire, what one item would you grab on the way out?
    My wife, a very special item
  • If there’s one song you had to listen to on repeat what would it be?
    I will drink the wine by Frank Sinatra
  • What band would you most like to tour with?
    The Rat Pack
  • Favourite confectionary:
    Chocolate Eclaires
  • You’re at the movies – Hog Dog or Popcorn?
    Popcorn (honey coated)
  • Worst mistake you’ve made on air?
    Suggesting that a patient's request was S***e forgetting that I was still live on air
  • If you were in a band what would you call it?
    Almost started a band way back in 19 canteen called "The Saints" after the TV programme "The Saint"
  • Mp3 or I-pod?
    What's that?
  • Most embarrassing song on your Mp3 or I-Pod?
    As above
  • Most Visited Website? (Keeping it clean)
    Scottish Parliament (I'm a bit of a politician since crosswing swords with the arrogant Mike Pringle MSP
  • Any Claim to Fame?
    I was doing my duties as the stadium announcer at Easter Road and, being a qualified referee, was called upon to run the line at a Hibs v Dundee game when the referee David Syme failed to turn up. Hibs won 2-0 and Gareth Evans scored on his debut. Nothing to do with me of course
  • Richard & Judy or Phil & Fern?
    Neither they're all prats
  • What would you request if you were in Hospital listening to Radio Grapevine?
    A visit from the Hibs team with the Scottish Cup

 

 

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