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Tony Livesey

Tony Livesey

Mornings will never be the same again! Find out more about Tony...

Tony Livesey is a journalist and TV presenter with a world-class reputation. Or so he likes to pretend. Let’s face it, famous for stories such as 'Hitler Was A Woman', 'Aliens Turned Our Son Into A Fish Finger' and 'Donkey Robs Bank', how could he not be?

On TV, he has appeared on Have I Got News For You, presented What The Papers Say and has appeared as a contributor on dozens of major prime-time shows on all the major channels. Tony now also presents the sports news on North West Tonight every Monday and Friday between 6.30pm and 7.00pm on BBC One.

Earlier this year he presented a new game show on BBC Two called Traitor which was subsequently nominated for a prestigious Golden Rose award.

Loves: Burnley FC.
Hates: Black puddings.

A Lancashire lad, born and bred, strong in th’arm, good in bed (it says here), Tony lives in the county with his wife and two kids.

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last updated: 22/05/2009 at 14:57
created: 30/11/2005

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josh walsh
i think tony is well funny, my mum almost crashed the car laughing at one of his jokes!

Malcolm Granger
As much as I enjoy Radio Lancs in the morning, any chance you can continue to take your day off a week. It's a rest bite from your continual diatribes about Burnley FC. If you're not going on about it on the radio, you seem to end up there on the TV.

donald Hindley
why dont you ever mention tenpin bowling when we have a great eleven year old from Droylsden he is going on GMR

David BArker
re; MP being detached from real world. Can you investigate HOW they become an MP i.e. what training etc? I think they work up from perks at local government to perks at National then on to European perks, all the time they have never held down a real job! suggest after University they do 2yrs in a school; 2 years in a hospital; 2 years with police and 2 years in business THEN at age 30 they may be in a position to run the country for us? the "perks" mentality that has been exposed on such a massive scale is obviously endemic from when they start out on the gravy train, get them doing REAL work as their training.

Jennifer Flynn
I was listening to your discussions this morning re: Kitty Usher. Can I say I agree entirely with your comments and was sorry I couldn't listen to the end of the discussion due to work commitments. I will catch up with what I missed later.

Shelagh
Hi Tony - turned off the radio this morning when you, once again, interrupted an interview that Sav was doing. Do you like the sound of your own voice that much OR do you think that your questions are more important, or better, than the ones Sav would ask?

chris taylor
Just looked at your CV on BBC Lancs. Impressive. BBC should pay-by-joke.

Stephen McCarthy
When I fly I always have a clean t-shirt, underwear, facewash, toothbrush and toothpaste in my hand luggage. A 10 hour flight will always leave you feeling grubby so a bit of a freshen up before border control makes you feel better. Please God let me never be sat next to you on a flight ... Great pods as always

Paul, Haslingden
Very interesting interview with Nick Griffin and of course you should interview such people. BNP, murder in the park, and who would you like to "lick". Surrealism is alive and well. Salvador Dali's mouth would be watering.

Mick
Judy Daniel: I realise that the vast majority of people in the Country are opposed to the BNP but the truth is there is a very real chance of A BNP member representing us in Lancashire! The BBC have to be impartial on political views/issues so I feel it was quite right for Tony to interview the BNP candidate.

Margaret Critchely
I have listened to Tony Livesey every morning for quite some time now but not any more. Why? Because of the unkind and hurtful comments he and Alison made about the lady who sang on Britains Got Talent show. The criticism of her appearance was uncalled for. We voted for her performance not her looks. She has obviously got problems and needs friends at present and surely the press and the media should be more supportive. No matter how much money she has coming to her it can't compensate for what she will have to deal with in the future. God bless and Good luck to her I say.

Judy Daniel
I was very disappointed to hear Tony interviewing the BNP candidate this morning. I listen every morning as I drive from Lancaster to Blackburn. The first discussion was on'mixed marriages', my husband is West indian,a clergyman and we have been married for 30 years. Whilst I appreciate that Tony's views will not be that of the candidate,I prefer the usual light topics. I did switch the programme off so as not to spoil my day. Judy Daniel

Steve
HOW MUCH LONGER???!!!!Another podcast deleted after a few minutes.Come back Tony and Alison.

Dave Smith
Loving the set from Say, missed the second song (babysitting duties),looking forward to your return to The Derby's.

Mariana
you might as well call it Radio Burnley i have turned it off,put it on again and still playing FOOTBALL Repeats come on enough is enough its HISTORY NOW

Sam
Now we know what RL would be like if you ever left - please stay.

Pod Fan
Like Christine I turned Radio Lancashire off this morning, not because of Burnley but because of Tony's replacement. Come back soon Livesey (and that's from a Blackburn fan!).

Christine
This is the 2nd morning I've turned Radio Lancashire off. Well done Burnley, but not everyone wants to listen to non stop waffle about football

mike latham
I bet you have one hell of a hang over and no voice. well done to Burley they deserve it after all the cup runs . A Preston fan.

lydia
I bet you were in tears cause I was just about.Absolutely shaking with fear near the end in case Shefield got a goal.Well done the Clarets!!!!

Julie Shelton
Morning Tony! Well done to the Clarets. But why put the awful shouty Yorkshireman on when we're celebrating a LANCASHIRE success!

Steve
Tony jumping up and down with Burnley fans on TV must rate as one of the most embarrassing moments of the year.

Ruth Parkhouse
Hi guys, thanks for the great show, love it, Its cold and sunny here at the moment, though we would like some rain, since we are trying to seed our paddocks, got any spare!!!! Keep up the great work

Barry, Blackpool
Only Tony could get so much milage from that daft lighthouse joke. I have not laughed so much in ages. Cannot wait for next time I phone my electric supplier.

Steve, Burnley
Hi Tony and Gang,Thanks for a fantastic show 5 mornings a week. I look forward to listening to your shows every morning on my commute to work in Manchester ... I often think people must wonder what I'm up to though, when they see me laughing my head off in the car!Love the podcasts too. Keep up the fantastic work guys and thanks again.

bernard from padiham
Tony all this trouble with our MP S, and paliament why not dig Guy Fawkes up and let him finish the job he tried to do.

Rob Hilton
I had to come and read what Alison wouldn't let you say this morning. I assume it must be Kelly's comment below that your modesty had to overcome! I'm sure you got it out on air in the end. Late for work again as I can't tear myself away. I'm still trying to find out what someone said at the petrol station to flatter Alison the other day.

Sharon
Hi always love the show keep it up The last time someone was rude to me was last year when I told someone to put her dog on a lead it had attacked mine 4 times previously she told me not to be rediculous and to go back where I came from

Frank in Australia
Hi Tony, Ive started listening to your podcast in the car on the way to work each day. It's like Im back in Lancashire listening to morning breakfast show. I wish that the podcast could be longer though. Thank you for a terrific show. I always enjoy it. CheersFrank

Stephen McCarthy
I have just walked across Trafalgar Square listening to Alison belittle the Veggie Burger ... and I was laughing hysterically!! Usually I look like a fool on the train with my ipod, but this time it was in front of a square full of strangers!!Fantastic show today!!

Brad, Florida, USA
You people are having just way TOO much fun! Keep up the great work!

Kelly
Tony - I don't think you realise how sexy and attractive you are to women, but your vunerability is probably what appeals most. xx

Karen Doyle
Hi Tony, Alison and all the gang. I always listen in on my way to work from Preston to Blackburn and am pleased to say I've converted quite a few other 40 somethings to listen in. As I can only listen for 25 mins I generally listen to the podcast during dinner. I was very pleased to discover tonight that I'm now well and truly part of the show with the tale of my tent woes aired in tonight's podcast. Anyway friends seemed to have enjoyed it. Love the show it makes sitting in traffic a lot easier!

Barry
So Tony, did you manage to see Abi Titmuss on Sally's show? I bet you were on the front row in your Cosmo Smallpiece specs.

peter kay (bury)
your a bunch of loons, more morning mayhem please.

Anne, Blackpool
Tee-hee, can't believe you read out the text this morning re he double barrelled surnames - the 'Tess' one! So funny! Obviously you didn't realise........!

Tony Ashton
Hi Tony, greetings from Dubai where i am listening to you via the web.I miss the rain of Preston, where i am from.Its fricking hot here, 43celsius.all the besttony

Sam, Ormskirk
I thought picture 13 in the gallery was Tony with a wig on! Trust me - have a look!

Finbar
I discovered Mr. Livsey's Breakfast Emporium while on holiday in Blackpool and contiue to listen on line from Co. Mayo. He makes me laugh, so he does. Mad as a leprechaun.

Carol Smith
Hiya Tony,Dont be late in the morning like last time when Burnley beat Chelsea. No doubt you will be watching that superb goal from Patterson over and over again, well into the early hours. Dancing round the room. ha ha.I think we can do it this time, we have beat Sheffield Utd both times this season, so a third time must be lucky. Hope you've booked the day off for the big day.Owen Coyle is King!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joan (Joani) McIvor
Dear Tony, PLEASE say good morning to my grandaughter Rebecca Mark She is sitting KS1 SATS. Older brother Nathan is Sitting KS2 SATS But he's just GLAD!!!! Burnley have WON!!!Love the show Tony, don't get too excitable today.From Joani in Ossie God Bless.

Roisin Wilkinson
Tony you must be the happiest man alive tonight, well you and the rest of us Burnley FC supporters. What a fantastic match, lets see more of that at Wembley!!

I Hate Football
I would rather watch paint dry than watch football .Has it ever passed your mind that we get feed up with your talk about it .DID you know that football is not the most popular sport in this country. SHUT UP ABOUT IT

John Hitchon
Hi Tony...It's great to see multi task people at work I think you did a great job of reading the North West news this evening equally as good as presenting the best breakfast show in Lancashire not forgetting Alison & Paul of course, Football seems to be the main topic at the moment but what the eck' let's just hope for a Burnley v Preston final and hope that the Clarets clinch it to play in the Premiership next season.

Katy
MANANNANThe new Isle of Man boat means -"The God & Lord of the Sea and Tides"Thought you would like to know so that you can tell Ranvir.Cheers

Ron, Leyland
People shouldn't be too hard on you for leaving your gusets dangling. One morning recently you were dealing with the difference between working class/middle class, the metric system, the height of Blackpool Tower, Deepdale Duck, the cycling proficiency test, spitting and sneezing precautions, Burnley FC, PNE and the cost of large size bras and underpants. Even a top class radio presenter might come across as confused and bewildered trying to deal with so many subjects. Then you appear before us at 6.30pm in the guise of a Sports Pundit, albeit a rather gaunt and dishevelled one compared to your smartly dressed and well groomed counterparts on ITV. Slow down Tony, you're doing too much. Try job sharing.

JOHN - BURNLEY
FINBAR - YOU ARE WRONG. THE COVERAGE HAS BEEN SENSATIONAL ON RADIO LANCS.

Finbar (the real one)
I've not noticied any more talk about football on Radio Lancs than usual. And I am not a footie fan either.

FINBAR
LIVESEY What about less FOOTBALL TALK thats all there is now on R LANCS it's becoming a turn off station.That's all there as been FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOR THE LAST 11 DAYS PATHETIC.

Paul Thorniley and family
Thanks to Tony you have a new listener! Great sense of humour. Goodbye Chris Moyles !Paul: loves PNEHates: litterers

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