End of Sunday nights ...

Wow I can't believe the Sunday night show has been on air for 7 and a half years. Didn't think it would last so long. It’s been incredible, loved every minute. Would like to thank my bosses Laura Moss, Toby Friedner and Laurence Culhane for giving me the opportunity to be myself along with the creative freedom on the programme with free rein on curating the playlist and features.

The Sunday night show has enabled black voices across Beds, Herts and Bucks (recently Northamptonshire) to have a voice and share their stories to the community and beyond. A major personal highlight was giving local DJs weekly airtime to share their favourite black music tracks of all time. The 15 Minute Mixtape grew into a regular feature and now available in the mixes section on BBC Sounds. 

Being at Three Counties Radio provided a platform to secure work elsewhere at the BBC. I have been able to present and make documentaries for Radio 4, World Service, cover shows on 5 Live and 6 Music. I think the recent proposed changes for local radio made me think about where I am currently and what I want to do. I have met some fab colleagues who have become friends for life. I have spoken to and interviewed some amazing guests on Sunday nights. My Mum has also been part of the journey. Bars Wiv Babs has become a memorable feature. It was a difficult decision to make but felt it is the right time to move on.

I will continue to present shows on BBC Radio London, 5 Live, 6 Music, Jazz FM and continue to appear on Sky News and Times Radio.

Thanks for being part of the Sunday night family xx

Northampton Reggae Bus Driver

In August whilst I was looking after the Drivetime show on BBC Radio Northampton I mentioned my love of buses. I didn't realise it would generate phone calls. A few moments later Suki my producer received a call from Bryan, he said he was a local bus driver and reggae artist. The following day he joined me live in the studio for a chat then we arranged a follow up interview for BBC News.

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BBC Radio 5 Live - Up All Night

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As you know I have dabbled presenting evening and overnight radio shows. I have been offered the chance to look after Up All Night for my good friend and legendary broadcaster Dotun Adebayo on BBC Radio 5 Live. Dotun is a great friend and someone I have always looked up to over the years for inspiration and guidance.

I regularly listen to Up All Night when I finish my DJ sets or working late. My connection with the programme stretches back to the late 2000s when I was a regular contributor alongside Jonathan Wingate joining Dotun live in the studio to add tracks on to the weekly ‘Virtual Jukebox’. Can’t wait to get stuck in. More details to follow.

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Christmas and New Year radio shows - 2021 into 2022

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It's always good to be with you on the radio over the festive break.

Here's a list of all the shows I will be presenting from Christmas Day till January 3rd.

Christmas Day - 10-1pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

Boxing Day - 8-10pm - BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Northampton

Monday 27th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

Tuesday 28th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

Wednesday 29th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

Thursday 30th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

Friday 31st - 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

New Year's Day - Early Breakfast show across 40 BBC Local Radio stations in England from 5am (6 till 7am only on BBC Radio London)

January 2nd - BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Northampton

January 3rd - 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio

You can listen on BBC Sounds

BBC World Service documentary

For anyone who has been stopped and searched the experience will haunt them for life. It happened to my good friend Terrence T-Storm Battle in New York. I teamed up with T Storm and Whistledown productions to pitch an idea to the BBC about the global impact of stop and search. We secured a commission to put a documentary together for the BBC World Service. Speaking Out airs on May 18th.

Edward Adoo sits in for Yolanda Brown on Jazz FM

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Jazz has always been part of my life. I have been an avid listener to Jazz FM since its inception in 1990. I grew up listening to DJs Helen Mayhew, Greg Edwards, Robbie Vincent and the late great Peter Young. It will be a great honour to sit in for Yolanda Brown and look after her Saturday afternoon shows in February. I will be covering two shows on February 6th and 27th from 2 till 6pm. You can listen to Jazz FM across the UK on DAB, on your smart speaker and online at www.jazzfm.com

Christmas / New Year 2020 - 2021 - Radio Shows

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I'll be keeping you company over the festive period on BBC Three Counties on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve / Day plus doing a special 2021 daytime show on Mi-Soul on Saturday 2nd of January.

Christmas Eve - BBC Three Counties Radio - 10 till 2pm

Christmas Day - BBC Three Counties Radio - 10 till 1pm

Sunday 27th - BBC Three Counties Radio / BBC Radio Northampton - 8 till 10pm

Monday 28th - BBC Three Counties Radio - 3 till 6pm

Tuesday 29th - BBC Three Counties Radio - 2 till 5.20pm

Wednesday 30th - BBC Three Counties Radio - 10 till 1pm

New Years Eve - BBC Three Counties Radio / BBC Radio Northampton - 10 till 1am

New Years Day - BBC Three Counties Radio 10 till 1pm

Saturday 2nd of January 2021 - Mi-Soul Radio - 11 till 1pm

Sunday 3rd of January 2021 - BBC Three Counties Radio / BBC Radio Northampton - 8 till 10pm





Death of a Headmaster - BBC RADIO 4

Nearly 25 years ago my former headmaster Philip Lawrence was sadly murdered whilst trying to protect a pupil outside the school gates at St George's. His death shocked the nation. Mr Lawrence was an inspiration not just to me but many others . He inspired me to pursue a career in broadcasting by giving me the opportunity to set up a school radio station in 1994. in a special documentary for BBC Radio 4, I will catch up with some of my old school mates, along with other St George's pupils to share those golden moments on why Mr Lawrence was loved, respected and adored. I will also reflect on what happened on that dreaded day and find out if enough has been done to tackle knife crime in the UK since then. Death of a Headmaster will be aired on December 8th at 8pm on BBC Radio 4.

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Radio Times - "Face Behind The Voice"

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"Face Behind The Voice" ... as a radio listener I have always been intrigued to know what many of my radio idols look like but never thought I would be part of the feature. You can find out more in this week's Radio Times, week 45 - 2 - 8 November. Get a copy from your local newsagent or supermarket.

BBC Radio 4 documentary - The Colour of Justice

My late Grandfather Julius Sarkodee-Adoo was the former Chief Justice of Ghana he studied law at Kings College in London before being called to the bar in 1932.‬ But what is it like for people from BAME backgrounds trying to get into the judiciary today? Find out more on my first BBC Radio 4 documentary ‘The Colour of Justice’ which airs on Monday 22nd and Wednesday 24th of July at 11am on BBC Radio 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006zxx

Mi-Soul Takeover for Edward Adoo 

Following the success of a special festive show, Edward hosted last year with his Dad jazz musician Ed Bentley, the Broadcaster and DJ is heading back to Mi-Soul to take over the airwaves for two hours on Boxing Day. Edward will be sharing his favourite soul, boogie, house, jazz and rap tracks of all time and new music highlights of 2018.

Edward says  “It’s great to be back on Mi-Soul. It’s my eternal radio home; it’s the station that gave me the opportunity to refocus my radio career and platform to shine when I didn’t have a regular radio show. All down to Gordon for his time and support. Will always be grateful and appreciate the generosity given.”

Edward will also be playing a world exclusive which has not been aired on the radio from a London based soul collective.

Tune in Boxing Day from 7 till 9pm on Mi-Soul

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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: The Residency - Black Beats

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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - The Residency: ​Black Beats press release - December 2018. 

As part of the​ recent revamped evening schedule on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, The Residency​​ give​s​ ​​listeners a​ weekly​ opportunity to ​talk about a local fascination, a chance to share great stories and memories with the county.  

​​Throughout December and January, Broadcaster, DJ and music tastemaker Edward Adoo will take over the reigns for a five week stint exploring black beats and sounds in Cambridgeshire with help from listeners, DJs, artists and people who have made the black music scene in Cambridgeshire what it is today.

Edward explains why he is overjoyed at the opportunity to take listeners directly on to the dancefloor and introduce them to the people who are part of that scene... 

"Black music, past, present and future has major roots in the Cambridgeshire area from Peterborough to Cambridge and beyond. There are stories, weekly nights and experiences that are often told but never get mentioned. I'll be able to explore this over five weeks ​with help from listeners ​through black beats and sounds on The Residency by celebrating the eclectic sounds of black music in all forms from Reggae, Soul, Disco, R&B, Hip Hop to House and beyond taking listeners directly on to the dancefloor." 

Edward will also showcase live music sessions from artists who are part of the current scene, guest DJ mixes from local DJs along with tipping his 'Future Stars' through BBC Music Introducing in Cambridgeshire and the wider independent local scene. The weekly two hour show will be a celebration of black music in Cambridgeshire. 

The Residency: Black Beats

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Wednesday 7-9pm.