Gary Davies

Gary Davies has enjoyed a decorated career as a broadcaster, predominantly known for being a frequent Presenter of Top of the Pops. Having also spent time working as a BBC Radio 1 disc jockey, Gary has fronted shows in various slots, from Sunday mornings to weekday late nights, and no matter the hour, Gary entertains. Alongside his radio presenting work, Gary is also sought after to host in-person events, utilising the skills he has honed as a radio presenter to ensure live events flow with ease. Whether you seek to hire Gary for his impeccable hosting skills or as a talented DJ, don’t miss your opportunity to secure a British broadcasting legend for your next event. 

An iconic broadcaster, Gary’s career began as a DJ at Placemate 7 Manchester and a broadcaster on Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio. By 1982, Gary had earned a place in the ranks at the BBC, presenting BBC Radio 1’s Saturday late-night show. It was only a short matter of time before Gary earned the coveted role of presenting Top of the Pops, taking to the screens on BBC TV alongside fellow radio presenters. Other presenting credits followed for Gary at the BBC, such as his iconic show called The Bit in the Middle. Gary’s voice became renowned for counting down the Top 40 Singles Chart, the US Chart and the UK Album Charts, and he also had shows on the weekend breakfast and Sunday late-night slots. Gary also became renowned for his jingle “Woo! Gary Davies”.

Following his departure from BBC Radio 1 in 1993, Gary became the Presenter of Classic Tracks on Virgin Radio. He has also had stints on Real Radio and the Century Network, on which he presented the Sunday CD Chart Show. In 2018, Gary took over from Sara Cox as the Presenter of Sounds of the 80s, a show that he continues to present to this day. He has also provided his skills as a temporary presenter on BBC Radio 2 for shows such as BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show and Pick of the Pops. He has also provided cover for prominent broadcasters such as Vernon Kay, Zoe Ball and Rylan Clark.

With a decorated radio career to his name, Gary’s skills as a presenter now see him sought after for event hosting at corporate events and awards ceremonies. Commanding audiences with ease, Gary is renowned for his infectious personality that lends itself to ensuring an event runs without fault. When hired as a DJ, Gary shares his love as a massive fan of Dance and House music, playing iconic tracks in his DJ sets. A versatile entertainer, don’t miss your opportunity to hire Gary Davies as a great DJ or event host, or for a variety of brand campaigns.