Darryl Morris (presenter)
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Darryl Morris is a radio presenter from Bolton
, United Kingdom
. He currently presents for XFM
and BBC Radio Manchester
hosting Manchester Reloaded on weeknights and a Sunday afternoon show.
Morris began his career on school radio and was quickly noticed. He went on to present the Generation Next (BBC series)
series on BBC World Service
after a UK wide talent search followed by a short stint at Manchester based radio station Key 103
and national digital station The Hits
. He later joined BBC Radio Manchester
as a researcher before gaining an on air role.
In 2008, Morris fronted the Chicago Town Pizza television adverts on ITV
.
In 2009, he joined Global Radio
to work across the now rebranded 102 Capital FM Manchester, formally Galaxy Manchester
, and XFM Manchester
. He also presented 12-4pm weekdays on 1458 Gold Radio.
He also sits on the board of directors of a community radio station in his home town, Bolton FM, and is an active supporter of community radio
projects.
Morris is a season-ticket holder for Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. He currently presents for XFM
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
and BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester is a BBC Local Radio station broadcasting to Greater Manchester in North West England. It broadcasts 24 hours a day from studios at MediaCityUK in Salford Quays via a transmitter at Holme Moss, with a small repeater at Saddleworth covering Tameside and Saddleworth...
hosting Manchester Reloaded on weeknights and a Sunday afternoon show.
Morris began his career on school radio and was quickly noticed. He went on to present the Generation Next (BBC series)
Generation Next (BBC series)
BBC Generation Next was a week-long special running primarily on the BBC World Service but also on BBC Television aimed at understanding and exploring how under-18s view the world...
series on BBC World Service
BBC World Service
The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting in 27 languages to many parts of the world via analogue and digital shortwave, internet streaming and podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays...
after a UK wide talent search followed by a short stint at Manchester based radio station Key 103
Key 103
Key 103 is an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting to the city of Manchester and the north west of England. Its output is principally contemporary pop and dance music. Formerly owned by Trans World Communications, EMAP and now by Bauer Radio, Key 103 is part of Bauer's Place Network of...
and national digital station The Hits
The Hits
The Hits was a music video channel in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, owned by Box Television.-Overview and availability:The channel showcased a range of pop centering on chart hits and current favourites...
. He later joined BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester is a BBC Local Radio station broadcasting to Greater Manchester in North West England. It broadcasts 24 hours a day from studios at MediaCityUK in Salford Quays via a transmitter at Holme Moss, with a small repeater at Saddleworth covering Tameside and Saddleworth...
as a researcher before gaining an on air role.
In 2008, Morris fronted the Chicago Town Pizza television adverts on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
.
In 2009, he joined Global Radio
Global Radio
Global Radio UK Ltd. is a British commercial radio company, the largest in the country following acquisitions of Chrysalis Radio and GCap Media.The company's Chief Executive Officer is Stephen Miron, while the Group Chairman is Charles Allen...
to work across the now rebranded 102 Capital FM Manchester, formally Galaxy Manchester
Galaxy Manchester
Capital Manchester is a Manchester, England radio station owned by the Global Radio as part of the nine-station Capital network specialising in mainstream music...
, and XFM Manchester
Xfm Manchester
Xfm Manchester is a commercial radio station broadcasting alternative and indie music to Manchester in North West England.It builds on the brand and format established by Xfm London. The majority of programming is shared but some is produced specifically for Manchester...
. He also presented 12-4pm weekdays on 1458 Gold Radio.
He also sits on the board of directors of a community radio station in his home town, Bolton FM, and is an active supporter of community radio
Community radio
Community radio is a type of radio service, that offers a third model of radio broadcasting beyond commercial broadcasting and public broadcasting. Community stations can serve geographic communities and communities of interest...
projects.
Morris is a season-ticket holder for Bolton Wanderers Football Club.