John Gillmore
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John Gillmore (born c. 1956)[1][2] is an English broadcaster and compere. During his 38-year career, he was a presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Merseyside.[3][4]
John Gillmore | |
|---|---|
| Born | Prescot, England |
| Career | |
| Station(s) | BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Radio Merseyside |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Career
Born in Prescot, Gillmore got his start in voiceover work for commercial radio, and volunteered in hospital radio at Whiston Hospital.[1] He landed his first stint as a presenter at Red Rose Radio in 1985,[1] where he worked for 13 years, presenting every programme on the station.[5]
Gillmore (nicknamed Gilly) went on to work as a broadcaster for various stations throughout the United Kingdom, including Rock FM,[6] The Bay (Lancaster) and, from 2005, BBC Radio Lancashire.[7] His shows were often simulcast on BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Merseyside.[8]
On 5 October 2023, Gillmore hosted his final Late Show, due to BBC Local Radio cuts. Gillmore currently hosts events across Lancashire with local authors.[4][9]
Awards
Gillmore is a Guinness World Record holder, for the most radio interviews conducted in 24 hours.[4] 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
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