Mark Radcliffe has been one of national radio's most respected and distinctive voices for over two decades.

As one half of BBC Radio 1's semi-legendary Mark & Lard, he hosted the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, after which he presented the afternoon programme for almost seven years.

He is currently a presenter on BBC 6 Music, where he hosts an afternoon show (Monday to Friday 1pm - 4pm) alongside Stuart Maconie, called The Radcliffe and Maconie Show.

Mark won a Sony Gold Award for ‘Music Broadcaster of the Year’ in 2009, his forth to date.

Mark has created numerous documentaries and had stints standing in for Steve Wright amongst others. Mark's many TV appearances include hosting Glastonbury Festival for BBC TV coverage and the seminal Channel 4 music programme The White Room.

Mark is also a published author having had his debut novel Northern Sky released in 2005, and his memoir, Showbusiness – The Diary Of A Rock 'n' Roll Nobody was a massive seller in 2002. He has also released five albums with his bands The Shirehorses and The Family Mahone.

His corporate work includes hosting live events such as Rockingham Racetrack for Seat, The Sony Radio Awards and the prestigious NME Awards, which is broadcast on Channel 4.

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