Chris Evans and the UK's most respected radio DJs

Chris Evans and the UK's most respected radio DJs - "You have to keep shaking it up". Chris Evans was the highest-paid DJ on BBC Radio 2, not anymore. He's heading to Virgin radio, starting a new chapter in his career. He's not the only one, there are big changes going on in the world of British radio. You may know their voices, but here's the definitive gallery of the nation's most respected radio talented.

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John Peel - Peel was a pioneer of radio, a long-serving DJ on BBC Radio 1 from 1967 to 2004. He’s known for his ‘Peel sessions’, and even has a stage at Glastonbury named after him.

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Annie Mac - Annie Mac is so good she hosts a show named after her. The high-profile DJ has been with Radio 1 for nearly 15 years.

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Terry Wogan - The late Irish legend was best known for ‘Wake Up to Wogan’, a Radio 2 show which racked up eight million regular listeners. The national treasure also hosted ‘Weekend Wogan’.

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Fearne Cotton - Cotton hosted ‘Top of the Pops’ back when it was on. She has worked with BBC Radio 1 for over 13 years, originally working with Reggie Yates.

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Alan Freeman - Freeman was a radio personality for over 40 years. He’s best known as the presenter of ‘Pick of the Pops’, from 1961 to 2000.

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Myleene Klass - Klass broke out as one fifth of pop group Hear’Say. After that, she became a favourite on Classic FM, introducing classical music to a brand new audience.

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Chris Moyles - From 1997 to 2012, Moyles was the self-proclaimed “saviour of Radio 1”. At its peak, Moyles could turn over seven million listeners, who tuned in to his controversial jokes and comments.

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Annie Nightingale - Radio 1’s first woman DJ is also its longest-serving presenter. Nightingale is also known for her music documentaries about Iraq, Chile and the Philippines.

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Trevor Nelson -

Nelson got his start back when Kiss was a pirate radio station. Since then, he’s hosted shows on BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Radio 2.

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Zoë Ball -

Ball may be better known as a TV personality. However, she also a great reputation in radio, working with XFM, Radio 1 and Radio 2.

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Jonathan Ross - Ross isn’t just known for his chat shows and presenting gigs. He worked with BBC Radio for 30 years, from 1987 to 2017.

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Steve Wright - ‘Steve Wright in the Afternoon’ has been a Radio 2 favourite for nearly 20 years.

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Lauren Laverne - Before she got on radio, Laverne was the lead singer of rock band Kenickie. She has since become a staple on 6 Music. She also hosts ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’.

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Graham Norton - Norton has won five BAFTAs for his chat show, but his radio work is also outstanding. He hosts an “agony aunt”-style show on BBC Radio 2.

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Kirsty Young - Young recently took a break from ‘Desert Island Discs’, a classic show on BBC Radio 4.

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Jeremy Vine - Vine debates the nation’s most controversial views on his Radio 2 show. In 2005, he won the Sony Radio Academy Award for best speech broadcaster.

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Tony Blackburn - Tony got his start on pirate stations like Radio London and Radio Caroline. After that, he became the first DJ on BBC Radio 1, broadcasting way back in 1967.

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Adam and Joe - Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish aren’t a duo these days. However, their ‘Adam and Joe’ show on 6 Music was a hit with listeners.

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Dermot O'Leary - He’s not just a TV presenter, O’Leary is also a Radio 2 staple. He actually got his start at Essex Radio.

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Jo Whiley - Whiley was Radio 1’s it-girl from 1997 to 2011. Now, she’s a Radio 2 staple.

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John Humphrys - “I’ve been doing it now for 42 years”, Humphrys once told The Guardian, “it means you always have an excuse if you’re invited somewhere you don’t want to go”. He’s a popular host of ‘Today’ on Radio 4.

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Jane Garvey - Jane was the first DJ on Radio 5 Live back in 1995. She survived the Southall rail crash two years later, and even did on-the-spot reporting.

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Nicky Campbell - Nicky has been with Radio 5 Live for 15 years. “The best thing about being a radio presenter is the unshaven pursuit of the unexpected”, he told The Guardian.

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Julie Adenuga - Adenuga got her start on Rinse FM, before joining Apple’s Beats 1 radio in 2015.

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Zane Lowe - The New Zealand-born DJ hosted his own popular show, which ran from 2003 to 2015. Now, he’s a host on Apple’s Beats 1 radio platform.

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Sue MacGregor - This Radio 4 presenter hosts popular shows like ‘Today’ and ‘Woman’s Hour’.

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Nick Grimshaw - Grimshaw was tasked with replacing Chris Moyles on Radio 1. He left his position earlier this year, being replaced by Greg James.

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Alistair Cooke - This British-American presenter bridged the gap between the UK and the US. He hosted shows like ‘Letter from America’ and ‘London Letter’, which gave listeners insight into life in Britain and America.

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David Rodigan - Rodigan is best known for his love of reggae and dancehall. He currently plays on BBC 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2.

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Simon Mayo - Mayo is known for his film reviews with Mark Kermode. His show, ‘Simon Mayo Drivetime’, was a great success from 2010 to 2018.

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