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Mark GoodierBritish radio DJ.
Date of Birth: 28.06.1961
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Mark Goodier: British Radio DJ
- Radio Career
- BBC Maida Vale Studios
- Morning Show Success and Departure
- Post-BBC Radio 1 Career
- Voiceover Work and Other Projects
Mark Goodier: British Radio DJ
Early Life and CareerMark Goodier was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) but relocated to the UK with his family as a young child. He settled in Scotland and eventually attended school in Edinburgh. It was in Edinburgh that he first tried his hand at DJing, landing a job at local radio station Radio Forth at the age of 19.
Radio Career
After working at various radio stations, including Radio Clyde in Glasgow and Metro Radio in North East England, Goodier joined BBC Radio 1 in 1987. His initial role was a two-hour Saturday night show.
Goodier gained prominence for hosting the morning show 'Liz & Mark' alongside Liz Kershaw. He later moved to a more prestigious time slot, presenting 'The Evening Session' (1990-1993) and 'The UK Top 40' (Sundays). He also periodically hosted 'Top of the Pops' with his colleagues.
BBC Maida Vale Studios
BBC Maida Vale Studios was significant in Goodier's career. He recorded sessions there with notable artists, including Nirvana. Several of their songs recorded for Goodier's show appeared on their album 'Incesticide' (1992), which went platinum in the US and reached the Top 40 on both sides of the Atlantic.
Morning Show Success and Departure
In 1993, Simon Mayo left the morning show, and Radio 1 controller Matthew Bannister offered the slot to Steve Wright. When Wright declined, Bannister approached Goodier. Goodier presented the show for four months before moving to the afternoon slot and eventually returning to his old slot. In 1997, he took over the Saturday and Sunday morning slots.
Goodier spent the last two years of his BBC Radio 1 career solely on 'The Top 40'. He left the station in 2002 when his ratings fell, and station bosses decided he was too old for their audience. His final show aired on November 17th, the 50th anniversary of the UK singles chart.
Post-BBC Radio 1 Career
After leaving Radio 1, Goodier launched 'Smash Hits Chart', a rival to Radio 1's 'Top 40' and 'hit40uk'. It ran until March 2006, when its producer, Emap, decided to focus on 'hit40uk'. On April 1st, 2006, Goodier launched 'Real Top 40', which aired in Scotland, Wales, and Yorkshire, each with regional variations.
In March 2007, Goodier joined London-based Smooth Radio to host a weekly show from 10 am to 1 pm. Smooth Radio now has international reach, and Goodier continues to host his show to this day.
Voiceover Work and Other Projects
Goodier has also been active as a voiceover artist, primarily for advertising new CD releases, including the 'Now That's What I Call Music!' series. He has been the voice of the series since 'Now 21' in 1992.
In recent years, he has hosted the 'Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Concert' on both Real Radio and Smooth Radio.
