Ian Turner

The Big Drive Home
Weekdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Hello and thank you for checking out my profile. I've been involved with Meridian Fm since day one, last year presenting the breakfast show from 6 - 9 am but on this summer broadcast, I will be presenting "The BIG Drive Home" Monday - Thursdays from 5pm - 7pm and Fridays from 5pm - 8pm. What bliss … no more getting up at 4.30am and I can guarantee the best music and entertainment to get you through the afternoon plus the latest travel news.

I love all styles and types of music from the old to the latest hits of today so there will be something for every one.

I started off broadcasting on Hospital Radio Tunbridge Wells back in 1992 and since then have worked on many local radio stations those being KFM which broadcasted to West Kent and East Sussex, Mercury Fm, Southern Fm, the list goes on.

I look forward to your company in the afternoon … at the end of the day it's you listeners who make the programme so get interactive and involved as its "Your Radio … You're Station on 87.7 Meridian Fm"
Best wishes and enjoy the broadcast.
Ian

Life before Meridian fm - what were you up to?
Working in a call centre … would say never again ….. but still doing it!!!

The first music track I bought was…
Gosh .. can't remember… showing my age.. Umm first one I can remember… do I have to admit this !! Keith Harris & Orville .. I wish I could fly .. I didn't buy it.. was a present … honest!!!!

I don't feel like dancing - what will you play to get me on the dance floor?
Again a difficult one… Umm … Kylie and Spinning Around

Which song sums up your journey so far?
Chris Rea and The Road to Hell … Only kiddin!! … probably Lonestar and Amazed… was our first dance song at my wedding

A day at the races or a night at the opera?
Don't do Opera … have to be the races… could do with the dosh.

I wish I had invented…
A machine that does the ironing for you rather than the wife and getting grief for not doing it!

The invite says fancy dress, who are you going as?
Gotta be Spiderman

Ah, there's the receipt - what are you returning and what do you want instead?
Lol.. Probably an item of clothing.. if you see me … you'll know what I mean. Can never get clothes to fit as I'm so tiny … not in height but in size … boo hoo!!

What song have you listened to the most?
Various to be honest… mostly listen to the radio rather than specific songs/artists

I hate to ask...but whose autograph did you insist on getting?
Long time ago… but got a picture of Louise Redknapp signed hanging on the wall in the kitchen… she's a babe !!

Which song do you wish you'd written?
Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters … always wanted to be one when I was younger .. okay … still would jump at the chance.

It's my round - what are you having?
A beer

Je ne regrette rien - et vous?
Ummm What ?!? Don't do languages!!

We've been a great audience - how will you send us home smiling?
Keeping you entertained with the best music and keeping the show local and entertaining as its your radio station and YOU the listener that makes the programme.

My philosophy on life in one word is…
Happiness

I have taken part in an extreme sport… (If not, which would you consider doing?)
Street Hockey

If I could invite anyone, living or dead, to dinner for some great conversation I would ask…
It would have to be my mum as she passed away in 1995 and my life has moved on so much since then. I always said that I would get into radio. She is what inspired me but she never had the chance to hear or experience me on air.

I think the most overrated/underrated thing or person is…
Overrated would have to be Big Brother or similar programmes. Underrated not too sure.. call me on the programme and I'll let you know!!