John Gillmore
John Gillmore (Gilly) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Prescot, England |
| Career | |
| Station(s) | BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Radio Merseyside |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | www |
John Gillmore (also known as 'Gilly'),[1] is an English broadcaster and compere, who is best known for his radio programmes on BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Merseyside.[2]
Career
Born in Prescot, Gillmore spent years working as a broadcaster for various stations roughout the United Kingdom, including Red Rose Radio, Rock FM,[3] The Bay (Lancaster), BBC Radio Lancashire. His shows were often simulcast from Lancashire to BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Merseyside.[4]
On 5 October 2023, Gillmore hosted his final Late Show, due to BBC Local Radio cuts, much to the dismay of listeners and politicians.[5][6]
Awards
Gillmore is a Guinness World Record holder, for the most radio interviews conducted in 24 hours. Gilly held 293 interviews during his "Gillathon", in aid of BBC Children in Need in 2014. During a 24 hour period, Gillmore asked 1,649 unique questions to girl guides, a choir, and members of a jujitsu club. He also won the Lancashire Ambassador Award at the Best of Lancashire Awards in 2022[7]
References
- ^ "John Gillmore - BBC".
- ^ "Late night local radio presenters across the BBC say goodbye to listeners - Radio Today".
- ^ "In pictures: Rock FM's past and present DJs reunite at Preston Church for emotional farewell - Lancashire Evening Post".
- ^ "Preston's John 'Gilly' Gillmore prepares for final BBC Radio Lancashire show - BlogPreston".
- ^ "Radio legend John Gillmore leaves BBC Radio Lancashire". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ^ "Politicians rally round Radio Lancashire as shake-up puts presenters and local shows at risk". Lancashire Evening Post.
- ^ "Gillathon: BBC's John Gillmore's interview world record". BBC News.