Nigel Tant
I always loved the radio. Growing up in the 50s and 60s I started listening and discovering music which is still my passion to this day – the old BBC Light programme with DJs like Brian Mathew on Saturday Club and Alan Freeman’s Pick Of The Pops, Radio Luxemberg on my little transistor radio with an earpiece under the bedcovers, then the Pirate stations like Radio London and Caroline – these were my musical education.
In 1966 I went to my first ever concert – The Who, supported by The Spencer Davis Group at the Edmonton Regal in North London (a stones’ throw from my other passion, Tottenham Hotspur!), and have been going to live music ever since. Back in the day we could see rock legends like Jethro Tull, (early) Fleetwood Mac, Taste and the like in the pubs, and then there were the folk clubs to see John Renbourne, Bert Jansch etc. Later on I’ve managed to see most of my favourites over the years – The Rolling Stones, Cream, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney (but sadly I was just too young to see the Beatles), The Eagles, (later)Fleetwood Mac, Dr. Feelgood, Bob Dylan...so many!...and I love discovering new bands and acts to this day.
I try to bring that passion to my shows on East Devon Radio, and bring you great music to discover too!
Schedule
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Early Breakfast with Ben
6:00am - 7:00am
Sponsored by Travelworld
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Ben Clark
7:00am - 11:00am
Breakfast Sponsored by Shift It Waste, with travel updates, news headlines, plus your chance to win with Free Film Friday
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Andy Green
11:00am - 2:00pm
Daytime Sponsored by Rose Lodge, news headlines, plus the chance to win some great prizes
Today's Weather
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Exmouth
Sunny intervals
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
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Exeter
Sunny intervals
High: 18°C | Low: 10°C
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Dawlish
Sunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 11°C
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Torquay
Sunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 11°C
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Sidmouth
Sunny intervals
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
What's On
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Chill Party Band
Rock, early 80’s new wave, Pink Floyd, a little bit of 2 Tone some oldies and some modern classics, from the 60’s to the 90’s
at The Wings Bar -
Open Gardens in aid of Hospiscare
Come and visit this hidden family gem which boasts some amazing collections of plants and mature and rare trees. In all the garden is just over 18 acres.
at Haldon Grange -
Sidmouth Sea Fest 24 - Seas The Day!
Annual coastal community celebration on the Ham, Sidmouth, community stalls, art, craft, dance, choirs, bands, entertainment, food stalls and bar.
at The Ham