Sharon Oakley

Sharon in the studio
Sharon in the studio

How did you get into radio?

I failed the entrance exam for neurosurgery. John found me sitting on the kerb crying my heart out, wondering what I was going to do with my life. Like the good Samaritan he is, he asked if I wanted to come and join Smooth Radio and be his long suffering showbiz wife. How could a girl refuse? It's been downhill ever since.

What do you do when you're not working?

I'm a circus performer in my spare time, my speciality is the trapeze. I've promised to take John along to try it as he loves a nice sequined outfit, although I think the tights might be a little tricky for him to carry off.

What was the first record you ever bought?

Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star

What's the worst single you ever bought?

Sara Brightman - I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper

Tell us something we don't already know about you?

Lionel Blair once passed me the orange juice at a buffet.

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