During the first lockdown, the “Lockdown Late Show” was born, bringing conversation, help, advice, laughter and feelgood songs to the nation.
The show ran for 10 weeks from 4th May to 9th July – Monday to Thursday 10pm to Midnight. Airing on 22 Community, Small Scale DAB and Online Radio stations around the UK, radio professionals and experts gave their time voluntarily to help lift the spirits of a populace struggling to cope with the effects of Coronavirus.
The shows success always meant that it was just a matter of time before the team would reassemble – the Marvel Avengers of the airwaves if you will, but not rocking the spandex quite so well!
Les developed the idea of both shows after his own mental health struggles and (especially seeing how it affected so many people both during and after the Lockdowns) wanted to give something back to help others take their minds off their own issues, just for a little while.
Which is why the ethos behind every show is laughter – such an important emotion!
Having said that….we can’t believe we get away with so much meaningless tat!!
The team pride themselves in spending next to no time preparing for each show, resulting in some eye watering statistics...
Host
Nicknamed “funny Gunny”.
“Gunny” is obvious, not sure about the rest…
Showbiz
So obsessed with Eurovision that he rates everything in life by from nul to douze points…
Producer
Hides under desks when celebrities are being interviewed…
Telly
She can always be relied upon to use twenty words when only one would have been sufficient…
Arts & Theatre
Currently resides inside a shell with some rather questionable Wi-Fi…
News
Such a tech geek, he loves internet cookies more than the real ones…
Quirk
Once mistaken for the love child of Christopher Biggins and is facinated with chickens…
Quirk
Sam is such a thesp he carries an awards acceptance speech around with him…just in case!…
...You have all shown that incredible radio can be created and make it sound genuine, professional, commercial and above all, entertaining...
Hit Music Radio
...The show has been absolutely brilliant bringing a bit of light relief (which I think we all needed!) and some really useful information too...
Redroad FM
...Les and his team never fail to deliver a great topical, funny show. Produced with care and a highly professional production, it's a pleasure to have the show on our station every week...
Basingstoke Community Radio
...We love having 'Sunday Late and Live' as part of our line-up at Zetland FM, and so do our listeners! The show is a great way to round off the weekend with plenty of laughs, quirky humour and great music - all presented in an irreverent but professional style by Les and the team...
Zetland FM
...A fantastic live and interactive show for Sunday nights, that enhances our weekend offering. Les and the team are knowledgeable and their enthusiasm for the show shines through to our listeners...
106.9 SFM
If your radio station likes the show, and your values of tat and next to no planning align with ours, then why not contact us to get the show on your station?
I mean, its better than automation…..marginally!
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