Born 17 December 1947
Bates joined the BBC in 1971 and has worked for Radio 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. His stay on Radio 1 is most often remembered for his mid-morning feature Our Tune, in which he preceded a listener-chosen record with a poignant story.
Since Leaving Radio 1, he has worked mainly in commercial radio and can currently be heard on Classic FM.
Bates joined the BBC in 1971 and has worked for Radio 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. His stay on Radio 1 is most often remembered for his mid-morning feature Our Tune, in which he preceded a listener-chosen record with a poignant story.
Since Leaving Radio 1, he has worked mainly in commercial radio and can currently be heard on Classic FM.
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Simon Bates – Compilation
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