About Me
I am a retired Civil Servant who has always loved music. As a young teenager I used to listen to Luxembourg Radio on longwave (No FM in those days!) on a small radio under my pillow at night. Those tunes laid the foundation for my musical tastes and love of good tunes.
I’ve been in bands but I was asked to do a guest show on a popular Spanish speaking radio station a few years back and played the music that I loved. The feedback was fantastic so I was given a regular slot for a while and I was hooked. Fast forward to 2022 and retirement found me in the Highlands of Scotland, where I joined Nevis Radio in Fort William for a 3-hour show on Sunday afternoon/evening and “Sunday Tea with Bertie G” was born. I was in my element and so when we moved back to the Basingstoke area, I looked around for a similar gig and was delighted when Basingstoke Radio gave me a similar opportunity, again on Sunday afternoon.
Hobbies
I am a keen golfer but also love to SCUBA dive when opportunities arise. I have also arrived very late to caravans and love spending time away with the wife and the two dogs.
Fun Fact
I broke Gary Glitter’s leg when I was at university.
Why do you like presenting for Basingstoke Community Radio?
It’s a very professional setup with numerous studios and a great bunch of presenters who cover all areas of music!
Show
Sunday Tea with Bertie G

Show Days
Sundays
Show Times
4-6pm
Details of the show
An eclectic selection of music which is anchored mainly in the 70s and 80s but which spreads seamlessly to other decades too! It’s just great tunes – wall to wall – with some new ones thrown in as well.