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Scott Mills - 24 years on Radio 1

The Radio Academy Podcast
The Radio Academy Podcast
Episode • Aug 24, 2022 • 30m
After nearly a quarter of a century at BBC Radio 1, Scott Mills is leaving to take over BBC Radio 2's afternoon show. 



From early breakfast, to drive, afternoons and hundreds of breakfast cover shows - Scott has soundtracked a generation of Radio 1 listeners lives.



This week, in an extended episode, Christian Hewgill talks to Scott about his unforgettable time at the station he wanted to work at since being a child. Expect some Scott Mills gold, and a few things to learn along the way, including...






  • What made him want to work at Radio 1?

  • How he went from a commercial jock, to a feature-led presenter

  • The value of the Producer-Presenter relationship, as he formed a partnership with Emlyn Dodd

  • His all-time favourite features

  • How he helped Radio 1 start doing video content

  • How he formed relationships with sidekicks

  • His friendship with Chris Stark

  • The key to a long career on youth radio

  • The emotions of leaving the station he loves

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