BBC Essex Presenters

I love Essex and if like me, you want to get the most out of living in our county, our towns and our villages, then let's discover together something new each day.

Plus there's our daily "Sound Advice" phone-in with guest experts, all mixed in with some great music.....

On Sunday mornings, after Ian's wake up call, it's the "Essex Years" as together we remember one week from years that have slipped into the dark corners of the memory.

I'll remind you of the stories and the music we were talking about then and with your help we'll bring those times back to life one more time!

Steve's BIG questions:

What was your first radio memory?

Listening to 'Children's Favourites' on the BBC Light Programme and hoping one day I would have my name mentioned on the radio.

How did you first get into radio?

As a volunteer working for Hospital Radio in Chelmsford.

What is your favourite song ever?

'Caroline' by the Fortunes.

What one thing makes Essex so special?

We can go from the coast to the capital enjoying life from the quiet solitude of the coast or countryside to the liveliest city in the world, all in under two hours.