Mark and Lard - A Profile of Radio Personalities Mark and Lard
Profiles of Popular and Extraordinary Radio Personalities
Mark Radcliffe
Personal: Born 1958 in Bolton, studied English, American studies and Classic Civilization at Manchester University.
Radio: Began with Pidcadilly Radio in 1979 as an assistant producer where he produced drama and classical music programs.
In 1983, he joined Radio 1 in London.
In 1985, he went back to Piccadilly Radio where he became Head of Music and also did some DJing.
In 1987, Radcliffe went back to the BBC and produced programs for both Radio 1 and Radio 2.
In 1990, he moved over to Radio 5 as an evening presenter.
In 1991, the programe, "Out On Blue Six", began.
Beginning in 1993, Radcliffe presented 4 nights-a-week on Radio 1.
During 1996, Radcliffe and Marc "Lard" Riley substituted for Chris Evans on the Radio 1 Breakfast show and did the show between February and October, 1997.
Awards: Sony Award for Best Specialist Music Programme for "Out On Blue Six", April 1992
Claim to Fame: Radcliffe was the first DJ to enjoy a regular poetry slot on Radio 1.
Marc "Lard" Riley
Personal: Born in Manchester, England.
Riley left school to play in "The Fall". After 5 years, he formed "The Creepers" in which he performed until disbanding it in 1989.
Riley became a record rep. His dealings with the BBC eventually landed him employment as a producer. He later became an overnight presenter.
