John Govier

John Govier

John joined BBC Radio Devon as a programme assistant back in 1992 after several years working in the Hotel and Catering industry.

"Before I joined BBC Radio Devon I was the landlord of a pub in Uplyme, near my hometown of Lyme Regis - and before that I was in hotel management, working for a big chain of hotels across the country," he said.

"People often ask how I made the leap from the hospitality trade to broadcasting, but there are loads of similarities; early starts, late finishes and a love of meeting and chatting to people."

John lives in Plymouth but often gets back to Lyme Regis to visit his Dad, who still lives there, and to take a walk along The Cobb with his two Black Labradors; Tilly and Izzy.

He's a big fan of blue skies and sunshine, strawberries, and Dartmoor - particularly Buckland Beacon where, in what seems like the middle of nowhere, you'll find the 10 commandments etched into two tablets of stone.

He loves championing local bands and singers and really enjoys having musicians perform live on his show, so send him your details if you think you might fit the bill.

Most of all John just loves meeting interesting people.

"I'm a sucker for a good, emotive, human interest story," he says.

"Especially if it makes me laugh - or cry!"

If you want something refreshingly different to listen to on a Saturday morning, make sure you're tuned to BBC Radio Devon from 9am - 1pm.