Presenter Name: David Evans
Nickname at School: Nothing in particular, but frequent references to my short height (at the
time!!)
Ten words to describe you: Willing, enthusiastic, organised, tidy, busy, bright, driven, confident,
married and contented. Ten words to describe your show:
Fun, interesting, researched, busy,
rocky, poppy, bluesy but definitely country! The word or phrase you can’t stop
saying: 'You're fired'!
How long have you been at Radio Grapevine?
12 years
How did you end up here? It was a local station and I was interested in broadcasting. It also had a
good reputation.
Favourite all time artist or band: Difficult, but probably the Eagles.
If your house was on fire, what one item
would you grab on the way out? My ipod.
If there’s one song you had to listen
to on repeat what would it be? 'Wish You Were Here', by Pink Floyd
What band would you most like to tour with? Probably someone like Justin Timberlake or Robbie Williams - think of the
groupees!!!
Favourite confectionary: Cadbury's Dairy Milk
You’re at the movies – Hog Dog or Popcorn?
Sweet popcorn
Worst mistake you’ve made on air? Playing the theme from MASH. If you knew
the song title, you'd know why that's a mistake at a hospital radio station!
If you were in a band what would you
call it? 'Banned'. See what I did there?
Mp3 or I-pod?
I-Pod all the way.
Most embarrassing song on your Mp3 or I-Pod? Probably something from B*witched, although I have recordings of some pretty
bad RG shows on there.
Most Visited Website? (Keeping it clean) bbc.co.uk
Any Claim to Fame? I used to be an actor, working with Alan
Rickman, among others. (well, you did ask!)
Richard & Judy or Phil & Fern? Phil & Fern, if I had to choose.
What would you request if you were in
Hospital listening to Radio Grapevine? A pair of decent headphones.
