It’s 34 years since Peter Powell left Radio 1 and now, he’s to feature in a special BBC Sounds podcast.
Later this month Peter joins Shaun Tilley for a special hour-long edition of the My Radio 1 series.
After hosting his final Radio 1 show in September 1988, he co-founded James Grant, a management company, which went on to become the most successful in the UK entertainment industry.
In its heyday, Peter represented many stars including Gordon Ramsay, Simon Cowell, Ant & Dec, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Davina McCall and his ex-wife Anthea Turner.
Peter talks to Shaun about his entire career in this special programme, something he’s deliberately resisted since “hanging up his headphones for good” over 3 decades ago.
He’ll reveal the only two stars he was starstruck by, one who pointed out politely that the tape wasn’t rolling when they were meant to be recording an interview. And the other, who even said thank you for introducing him on Top of the Pops.
Peter will also talk about how encouraging and helpful his father was in his early broadcasting days and the close bond he formed with The Bay City Rollers whilst at Radio Luxembourg.
There are personal memories of fronting the iconic Radio 1 Roadshow and recollections of travelling to Africa to make a radio documentary while building water dams in Ethiopia.
Peter Powell – From Star To Starmaker will be available on BBC Sounds from 5pm on Wednesday 28 December.
