From 18 January you can wake up with Dave Berry, as he starts his new breakfast show only on Xfm on 104.9 FM. The London lad is moving from his drive time slot to entertain you and get you out of bed with his cheeky wit and great sense of humour every morning! Listeners outside London can listen on digital radio, online at xfm.co.uk or via the iPhone application.
Staying true to Xfm’s musical heritage and continuing to play some of the best loved indie music around, Dave Berry is sure to offer up an authentic sound with lashings of personality. He added ‘Having spent my working week for best part of two years playing my beloved indie and rock ’n’ roll records whilst messing around with bands, listeners and of course my poor old producer it didn’t take me very long to say yes, yes and yes again when Xfm asked if I wanted to host the Breakfast Show’
So, what can you expect from Dave’s show? The man himself describes his show as ‘a steady mix of a croaky voiced South Londoner, bloody good music and three grown men making fun of each other all morning. Oh, and lots of special guests too!’.
Dave Berry’s breakfast show begins on 18 January 2010 from 6.30 – 10am on 104.9 FM. For more information about the new show, head over to Xfm’s site.
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And see an interview with Dave, below:
What can we expect from the new breakfast show?
A steady mix of a croaky voiced South Londoner, bloody good music and three grown men making fun of each other all morning. Oh, and lots of special guests too!
How did you get in to radio?
My radio journey at Xfm began with the “Dave Berry Saturday Show” (I came up with the name all by myself!) which was a steady mix of sketches, football and general shenanigans. To be honest, I’ve been pretty much doing the same for the past 2 years!
Were you surprised to be asked to move from drive time?
I had been asked before but a combination of a deep, deep fear of early mornings and loving my afternoon show meant I had to pass. When the boss man said he just wanted me to move everything I’m doing on the show now but to the mornings and then pointed out I can’t live my life only doing radio and TV work that allows me to lay in till 11am, I realised he was right! I also want to look back on my career and be able to say I did a breakfast show, and they don’t come much better than Xfm’s.
What makes you get out of bed?
I think for the first couple of weeks of doing the show I’ll go for the old “early morning flight back from stag do” tactic and just stay up! The only other thing that gets me out of bed in the morning is signing for my next door bloomin’ neighbours post.
What's your favourite breakfast?
Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, tinned tomatoes with white toast and a tea with milk and one sugar, brown sauce is a must too.
What's your New Year resolution?
Don’t mess up the Xfm breakfast show.
Would you ever take part in reality TV?
I could never be trapped in one place for 2 weeks, big spiders getting into my sleeping bag is a life long fear; I won’t wear a Lycra jump suit and can’t sing or skate. So sadly, even if I wanted to - that discounts all the ones on offer.
Who would you most like to interview?
I’ve been very lucky to tick a few “dream guest” boxes over the years, including a Beatle, half of Oasis, the mod father, Sir Michael Caine and all of the Charlie’s Angels. But I wouldn’t say no to half hour with Mr Tarantino.
What's the strangest interview you've ever done?
I interviewed the Killers a few years back, the strangest thing about it was they refused to say anything! Oh, and of course that time I weighed all of the Pussycat Dolls at Windsor race course but that’s far too long a story to get into now.
What's your favourite drink?
Morning: Tea, milk one sugar. Afternoon: Sprite. Evening: Beer.
What's your favourite pub?
The Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich SE10.
