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Graham Torrington and Sam Mason to join Radio Bristol
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Graham Torrington and Sam Mason are to join 大象传媒 Radio Bristol.
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Graham, formerly of GWR, is set to take over the mid-morning programme (9.00am-noon) and Sam, best known for her years as an HTV presenter, will take over the afternoon show (2.00-5.00pm).
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Graham, who has been broadcasting in the Bristol area for ten years and starts at the end of October, says: "I'm really looking forward to starting at the 大象传媒 and can't wait to launch into the cut and thrust of the mid-morning phone-ins!"
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Sam, who will take over the mid-afternoon show from 29听September, says: "I'm chuffed to bits to be joining 大象传媒 Radio Bristol and can't wait to start having fun with all the lovely listeners!"
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Tim Pemberton, Managing Editor, says: "Graham and Sam both know Bristol like the back of their hands and I'm really excited about them bringing their talents to the station, and I know our listeners are going to love them too!"
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Dave Barrett, who has presented the mid-morning programme for the last two years, says: "I've had a fantastic time at 大象传媒 Radio Bristol and am really pleased that the show has grown to be so successful.
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"They're a fabulous bunch at the station and I've already told the editor that, should I return, 大象传媒 Radio Bristol is the first door that I'll be knocking on."
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Tim Pemberton says: "Dave has been tremendous for us. He took over a difficult programme and took it to new heights. The station has benefited immensely from his talent, commitment and professionalism."
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Of Richard Lewis, Pemberton says: "Richard has been a very important part of our daytime schedule and we all wish him every success in the future."
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And Richard Lewis says: "I've had a great six years at Radio Bristol and enjoyed every minute of it. I wish the station all the best in the future."
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Notes to Editors
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Graham Torrington was on air in the same building, at the same time, as Dave Barrett back in the Nineties.
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Graham was presenting Late Night Love for GWR and through the studio glass Dave was presenting his show on Classic Gold.
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Graham has won several industry awards.
In June 2000 he was awarded a World Medal in the New York Radio Festival Awards.
In May 2002 he won a Silver award in the Sony radio awards.
In the New York Radio Festival Awards in 2008 he was named as Best Talk Show Host.
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Graham will be presenting on Radio Bristol this week, on Wednesday lunchtime, filling in for Steve Yabsley.
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Sam Mason also worked with Dave Barrett in the early Nineties on HTV presenting the weekly topical debate show Late And Live with him.
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