Sony Award-winning broadcaster Clare started off as a reporter in local radio and progressed to being a presenter in her own right. She hosted the Breakfast Show on GLR for three years and has presented many shows on national radio includingTrade Update series on Radio One and Global  on Five Live. She's also worked on the Nicky Campbell Show on Five Live as the Euro News presenter.

First record you ever bought
Asylums in Jerusalem by Scritti Politti

First gig (who and where)?
Haircut 100 at the Hammersmith Odeon

Best Gig (who and where)?
Manic Street Preachers at The Forum in London

Gig you wish you'd been at?
Prince  did an intimate little showcase a few years ago that was blinding, apparently.

A record that makes you laugh?
Bridget the Midget!

A record that makes you cry?
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself by Dusty Springfield

A record that reminds you of school or college discos?
Tainted Love by Soft Cell

A record which sounds better in the dark?
One For My Baby, Frank Sinatra

A song you wish you'd written?
Be My Baby, The Ronettes

A record you'd like played at your funeral?
You Made Me So Very Happy, Blood Sweat and Tears

Soundtrack for a long car journey?
Earth, Wind and Fire'sGreatest Hits