Ray is an award winning author and broadcaster, and talks with a passion on a number of topics:
Radio Caroline, The Boat That Continues To Rock: The amazing story of the world famous Radio Caroline. This talk can be extended to include more of the history of British radio, or a further, in depth look at Radio Caroline and European offshore radio.
Stay Tuned, I could say something brilliant at any moment: The Tale of the boy from the farm who wanted to be a disc jockey,and went on to enjoy a successful broadcasting career, taking the longest route possible!
The Great British Woodstock ‐ the amazing Weeley Festival 1971: An unbelievable tale of a huge event involving the local Round Table, top rock stars, 150,000+ music fans and Hell's Angels ... what could possibly go wrong?
The Way We Were ‐ A nostalgic look back at growing up in the 50s, 60s and 70s. What a brilliant time it was to be young.
Ray has presented talks for:
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Lloyds of London, Suffolk County Council, Southwold Book Festival, Felixstowe Museum, Electric Palace Harwich, Historic Paddle steamer Waverley and countless groups, such as U3A, WI and local history societies throughout Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Kent … and The Isle of Man.
Ray is regularly contacted for his expertise and research assistance by broadcasters across the world, including BBC TV, The One Show, BBC 5 live, BBC Radio 4, BBC Local Radio, LBC, KDKA Pittsburgh, Channel 5 TV, ITV Anglia, Al Jazeera TV, Nippon TV, ABC Australia TV and Community Radio Stations.
If you’d like to arrange a talk or need help with research for your organisation contact me now; rayradio100@btinternet.com