About Chris Pitchford

Solid Gold tunes with Chris Pitchford

What do you do at Pure West Radio?

Presenter

How did you get into radio? 

Working on RSL Community Stations in Shropshire in the 1990s.

Where is your favourite place to visit in Pembrokeshire? 

Saundersfoot

Who is your hero? 

Radio-Wise.. Tommy Vance, Steve Wright. Music-Wise, Steve Harley.

What is your biggest fear? 

Can't think of anything particular

Where is your favourite place to visit in the world? 

Dallas (Jingles Capital of The Cosmos !!!)

What would you change about yourself if you could? 

More patience, better DIY aptitude, and more palatial bank balance.

What makes you really angry? 

Angry people..

What motivates you to work hard?

Something I truly believe in, and to be able to look after those who've looked after me.

What is your favourite thing about your life?

Autonomy (being retired).

What is your proudest accomplishment? 

Serving the blind and partially sighted listeners of East Shropshire Talking Newspaper for 34 years, in honour of my wonderful Nan.

Who is the most famous person you've met? 

Roger Daltrey (nice chat through a taxi window in a London Traffic Jam in the 80's)

One thing people might be surprised to know about you?

Meatatarian (Carnivore + Dairy + Carbs Diet). Most definitely nothing vaguely vegetable orientated - raw or cooked, yuk!