Radio Greats

Author: Luke Davies

Luke Davies (or The Live Luke) has always been fascinated by Radio. In this series, he chats to some of his heroes of the airwaves about how they got into radio, the challenges they have taken and what advice would they give.
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Nigel Williams
Episode 2
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

Send us a textHis voice is so recognisable at both Breakfast and at Night time, but in a career that has spanned over four decades, Nigel Williams is no stranger to radio, having enjoyed a career on stations including County Sounds, Radio City, Chiltern, Virgin 1215 and London's Heart 106.2, he now hosts Breakfast on Jazz FM.In this weeks edition, Nigel sits down with Luke to talk about his radio career. From getting the bug for radio and being inspired by Capital Radio. Joining the launch team for County Sound and seeing the rise of some of the eighties biggest acts. Moving up to Liverpool to join Radio City, how giving a tour lead to a job at Chiltern. Taking on his first management role with The Superstation, joining Virgin 1215 and becoming a Rock presenter. How he moved over to Heart 106.2 and became a fixture with the Late Night Show for nearly a decade, before going freelance and how he got the Breakfast job on Jazz FM.You can find out more about Nigel by visiting his website here: https://www.njwilliams.com/Also follow Nigel on Instagram: @jazzfmnigelAnd on X: @lovenigelAlso check out Nigel Williams at Aircheck Downloads