Afternoons

Chris Marsden

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About

More from Chris Marsden

Chris brings experience, personality and a genuine love of music to the Magna Radio line-up. With a warm, relaxed style and great song choices, he's all about keeping you company and making local radio sound easy and enjoyable.

On air

Chris Marsden's shows

Full schedule

MON–FRI

Later

14:00–18:00

Chris Marsden in the Afternoon

with Chris Marsden

SAT

Later

13:00–17:00

Chris Marsden at the Weekend

with Chris Marsden

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Behind the Voice

Get to know Chris

A short Q&A, straight from Chris, in their own words.

The show

How would you describe your show in one sentence?: Fun, real, fast paced and hot rockin'.
What makes your show, your show?: Got my name in it. Chris Marsden In The Afternoon. The jingles even sing my name!
Favourite features or games to do on air?: 4 o'Clock Rock — 4 top rock tunes to get you going after your afternoon lull.
What kind of listener will love your show?: Anybody that is already loving life around here, or if they need a pick-me-up!

Their journey

How did you first get into radio?: Long story short, it was a visit from Davey Jones from The Monkees to my school, got to chat with him on our school campus radio, and the rest is history!
What's been your path to where you are now?: A VERY chequered one that has involved a psychiatric unit and a washing machine sales!
Did you always want to be on air?: I suppose the question should be: Did you always want to make people happy? The answer is YES!
Best moment on air so far?: Launching the station and bringing local radio back to Lincolnshire and The East Midlands.
Any interviews or moments you're especially proud of?: Far too many to mention, but I am especially proud of managing to raise over £200,000 for various charities over the course of just 12 months.
Toughest moment in radio?: Saying goodbye to my radio hero Steve Wright.

The listeners

What do you enjoy most about interacting with listeners?: I just enjoy keeping good company. That's all that matters!
A message or moment from a listener that's stuck with you?: From Mick who simply said "Don't you ever bloody stop what you're doing!"

Music & influences

Earliest memory of listening to radio?: My mum singing on Radio 2 and winning a mug.
Biggest broadcasting influences?: Steve Wright and Bruno Brookes.
One song you'll never get bored of?: I could listen to Elton John — Song For Guy all day long!
What kind of music do you love off air?: John Barry. Always makes me cry. I just think he was so emotive. The only bloke that can make me cry without punching me!
A track that always gets a reaction on your show?: On my 4 O'Clock Rock — Guns n' Roses — Sweet Child O' Mine.

Magna

What does being part of Magna Radio mean to you?: The World. THE END!
What excites you most about what we're building here?: Me giving back to the countless radio broadcasters that lost their jobs to the pen-pushers in big boy radio land!

Quickfire

Tea or coffee?: COFFEE!
Early start or late finish?: Early start.
One word to describe your show: Cracking!
Guilty pleasure song?: Will Young — Friday's Child.
Something people wouldn't expect about you: I was once a psychiatric bank nurse.
Hidden talents or unusual skills?: I love singing and actually am hired for events, functions, weddings and would love to sing in Las Vegas again!

Looking ahead

What would you love to achieve on air?: Mark Dennison's Breakfast Show.
Where do you want to take your show next?: To the USA!

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