Mark Dennison

The Listeners

What do you enjoy most about interacting with listeners?

When they quote things that I've said back to me (sometimes it's things I can't even remember, and it's usually the throw away comments!).

A message or moment from a listener that's stuck with you?

I was really touched by a lot of the messages I got when I decided to leave the BBC. I think although it was really tough and strange time, Covid re-established radio as a really unique medium and we were a crucial lifeline to lots of people.

Music and Influences

Earliest memory of listening to radio?

In Mum and Dad's kitchen. Mum loved Terry Wogan.

Biggest broadcasting influences?

Steve Wright, Simon Mayo, Mark Goodier, Terry Wogan.

One song you'll never get bored of?

Roachford, Cuddly Toy.

What kind of music do you love off air?

Anything upbeat.

A track that always gets a reaction on your show?

The travel jingle.

Magna

What does being part of Magna Radio mean to you?

A huge amount. I wasn't planning on going back to full time radio, but I'm so pleased I did.

What excites you most about what we're building here?

It's a great team. We just want to do the best we can. Also, the reaction so far has been incredible.

Looking Ahead

What would you love to achieve on air?

To help make Magna as big as we can and to keep loving doing what we do (even at 4am!).

Where do you want to take your show next?

Back to New York?