Anecdotes

He is a music broadcaster known for his radio and television work for the BBC. His sister Liz Kershaw also works on BBC radio as a DJ.

Former BBC Journalist and Presenter who worked for BBC Radio in Sheffield and York and reported for BBC 5 Live and BBC Radio 4. Not to be confused with the freelance national DJ of the same name who has also worked for the BBC.

He is a fan of the music of Bob Dylan and The Clash. He is also one of the UK's biggest champions of "world music". He famously criticised Bob Geldof for not including African performers on the main concerts for Live Aid (1985) and Live 8 (2005).

He was jailed for three months for breaking a restraining order involving his former partner, Juliette Banner. (15th January 2008). He was freed on 29th February.

He has a son and a daughter from his relationship with Juliette Banner.