Tim Smith (DJ)
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Tim Smith (born February 16th 1961 in Swindon) started out on university radio whilst studying in York. In 1984 he worked for several stations including BBC Radio York and BBC Radio Shropshire. In April 1989, after a short stint with BBC Radio WM, Tim went onto present the weekend early show from 5-7am on BBC Radio 1, where he remained until September 1990.
From then on, he went on to present the weekday afternoon show on BBC GLR, The GLR Picture Show & also presented a phone in pop quiz on the old BBC Radio 5, entitled Popcall, which he did for three years.
In the mid 1990s, Tim presented programmes for Magic 105.4 & the breakfast show on London's Jazz FM.
He joined BBC Radio 2 in 1999 as a co presenter on Steve Wright in the Afternoon. He also 'sits in' for various holidaying presenters on the network such as: Mo Dutta, Janice Long, Alex Lester & Pete Mitchell.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf.
