Names: Guy Henderson & Neil Downer
Show: The Friday Night Big Show - 7pm to 9pm
About Guy: I am co-presenter of the Friday Night Big Show with colleagues Neil and Sheps. I was raised in Paignton on a diet of May’s Pasties and Mynah Cola.
I am a senior journalist with the Herald Express, keen runner, ace cyclist, husband, parent and Jack Russell owner. My ukulele playing career was cut tragically short because every time I picked it up to tune it, the dog barked the house down and I had to put it away again.
Guy’s Passion: Torquay United
Guy’s Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Spinning, Hashing, Raconteuring
Guy’s Favourite Music/Artists: Ramones, Rezillos, Northern Soul, Ocean Colour Scene, the Wombles
Guy’s Real Hates: None – life’s too short
Guy’s Real Loves: Family, friends, football, real ale
About Neil: I was born in Caerphilly South Wales; days before England luckily won the world cup!! I thought one day that'll be Wales. I'm still waiting! I moved to Torbay at the age of 12 and love it here.
I’m a big 70's TV fan - Starsky and Hutch, Sweeney plus all the great comedies. I enjoy the odd Ale or two, socialising and having a jolly good time in fact, the sillier the better!
Neil’s Passions: Music and Sport
Neil’s Hobbies: Running, all sports, skiing, listening to live music and playing ‘Championship Manager’.
Neil’s Favourite Food: Chocolate
Neil’s Favourite Music/Artist: I love all types of music except Adele!
Neil’s Real Hates: Celery!! (There, I’ve said it!)
Neil’s Real Loves: Having fun and living life to the full.
