Andy Barnes

Andy Barnes

We asked Andy some questions:

How did you get into radio

In the eighties I DJ’d in night clubs in Corby, Kettering and Leicester. I joined Corby Radio for it’s first one month broadcast in 1996. From 2000 to 2007 I presented a weekly soul show for another FM station in Peterborough. Then I returned to Corby Radio when it went full-time in 2009 and I haven’t looked back!.

What is your motto in life

Be happy, look after your family, always do your best, and enjoy life

When you were younger, what was your dream job?

I wanted to be a sailor

What’s the best thing about Corby Radio

It is completely unique.

Tell us an unusual fact about yourself

My day job is an Accountant

What’s your most embarrassing on air moment

I invited listeners to call in with the name of a song - at the same played the name of the song there and then. Whoops!

What’s your favourite food

Hot and spicy chicken wings - with a nice cold beer of course

Favourite Tv/films/shows

I like “The Good Wife” and “Not going Out”

Tell us something interesting about another Corby Radio presenter

Des Barber’s middle name is Earnest. (He doesn’t like it very much though – so try not to tell anyone)

Your favourite holiday destination

Scotland

Your favourite radio presenter of all time

Paul Gambaccini