Portsmouth Hospital Radio
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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham                  St. Mary's Hospital in Fratton.

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The Presenters
John Birch
Barrie Swain Roger Gozney

Iris Fieldhouse
David Atkinson Mike Underdown
Peter Sopp
Carley Game
George Bartholemew
Kellie English
Stephen Bailey
David Best M.B.E
Rita Peters
Chris Cleveland
Mark Willington
David Blanford POMPEY Becky Pearson
Samantha Coutts
Ken Hawkins
Dave Rudling POMPEY
Adrian Gregory
Frances Lilley
Stuart Driscoll
Matthew Etheridge
John Etheridge
Richard Sculpher
Louise Fowler
James Westerby
Mike Clarke
Sam Westerby
Andy Bundy




Presenters without listed profile should contact webmaster

John Birch

Monday, 12.30pm - 4.00pm  -  Tuesday, 8pm - 10.00pm

John Birch  presents a Nice'n'Easy, smooth listening all the way show Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening. Requests included on the Monday show. So, if you're after Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and many more then these are the programmes for you.
Barrie Swain
Thursday, 3pm - 5.00pm

If you like your music to have melody and the words to actually mean something, then why don't you join me, Barrie Swain, for our 'Thursday Tea Time Party'. We play music, songs and comedy recordings from the early 1900's right up to the 1960's, and you might even hear something right up to the present day! I hope that you will join me between 3 and 5pm on Thursday.
Rog Gozney

Wednesday 12.30 - 2.00pm,   Thursday  12.30 -2.00 pm

Roger Gozney has worked in radio since he started on BF in Germany when he was in the RAF in 1959. Later he moved to Hospital Radio local to our homes, he has been with PHB now for three years since he retired and assists with the training and programme controlling. He likes most music but Country and Western is his favourite

David Best
Thursday  7pm - 8pm

David Best M.B.E presents a 1hr 'Outlook' programme every Thursday interviewing well known local personalities from all walks of life including Theatre, Politics, Business and Travel. As well as probing Interviews, the show also includes music of the guests choice.
Iris Fieldhouse

Friday, 2pm - 4pm

Hi - I'm Iris and my Friday afternoon programme is designed to bring back favourite songs from past times.  The sort of easy listening that makes you think of a car that goes from nought to sixty in 15 minutes.  Join me from 2pm to 4pm

 
Mike Underdown

Monday, 8pm - 9:30pm

Mike Underdown:  "Jazz". Arguably the biggest four letter word in the world of music. Covers so many styles, rhythmic colours, singers and performers and has some amazing stories, folklore and irresistible humour.
Mondays have been swinging for over 30 years now bringing the sounds of Jazz and Big Band to your bedside.
So why not join Mike for some great music with a dash of humour - Monday's 8pm - 9:30pm and get your feet tapping!  
Stephen Bailey
Thursday  2pm-3pm
  
Steven Bailey:  Steven came to Hospital Radio with learning difficulties, we gave him a 1hr show and his confidence has improved with leaps and bounds.  Steven is always accompanied by his 'helper' to whom we are most grateful.

Wednesday 12.30 -2pm

My name is David Atkinson and I am one of the new recruits to Portsmouth Hospital Radio.

Hear me on a Wednesday afternoon. I like to play songs from decades gone by as well as music from today. I will also try to keep you up to date with my music knowledge, sports news and friendly banter on the airwaves.
Matthew Etheridge
Friday 6-8pm

Matthew Etheridge Presents Musical Allsorts.

It's a start to the weekend with a Party Theme. Anything from the 20's to Now. Pop, Dance, R'n'B Disco, Soul and Rap You can hear anything on this show. There could be a few jokes and puns and showbiz news. During the Summer there is a review of Big Brother. Fun Times on Portsmouth Hospital Radio
Samantha Coutts
Wednesday 8pm - 10.30pm

Samantha Coutts-  I co-host with Ken Hawkins. We have a very mixed bag of music. We play some well known tunes and some very unusual ones, you never know what we will play next! our show is full of information about various artists and up to date gossip from the entertainment world.

David Blanford
Pompey Football  Commentary 
Dave Blanford
Dave Rudling
Pompey Football  Commentary 
Dave Rudling
Rita Peters
Mon  12.30-4.00pm      Fri  12.30-2.00pm. Here with Me
 
Rita Peters   I joined Hospital Radio in Jan 2005 after having listened to the programme whilst in hospital.   I co-present an' Easy Listening' show on Mondays from 1230---4.00pm.  I also have my own show' Here With Me' on Fridays 12.30--2.00pm.  I love to chat,play all types of music including such artists as Dido,Enrico, Katie Melua and some new performers.

Richard Sculpher
Richard Sculpher Saturday 1400 - 1700 The Saturday Afternoon Sports Show (It's Not All Balls)
Sunday 1600 - 1800
The Smorgasbord Show

I aim to keep the listener abreast of the sporting news as it happens, bringing updates from all the major sporting events interspersed with good music. The highlight of the football season is the live commentaries from Fratton Park of all home matches provided by PHB's own commentary team.
The Smorgasbord Show. As the title suggests this is a mix of all sorts of things. Music you love, music you have forgotten, musical oddities, I try to play them all. It's all easy listening so just lie back and let the sound flow over you. Phone in for a request or a dedication. Write to me. I want to hear from you - let's make this show a team affair.