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Trevor Leonard has been with Epsom Hospital Radio since 1981.

You can listen to Trevor Leonard on Epsom Hospital Radio every Saturday between Noon and 2pm for "Through The Decades". A show that features a hit from every year from 1960's, 70's and 80's.
He then returns for a half hour programme playing music in it's biggest selling and most popular format of all time - 45rpm vinyl! "The Vinyl Vault" opens at 6pm.

Trevor is also Epsom Hospital Radio's Station Controller and a regular contributor to the stations fundraising activities.

The Question & Answer Zone...

What's your favourite genre of music?

I grew up in the Glam Rock era of the early 70's, but my own music collection is wide and varied with everything from classical to current day artists.
I do like a lot of the music from 'before my time' like the late 50's and early 60's artists. I can't help but feel that these artists had genuine talent and worked hard to establish thenselves. The longevity of appeal artists such as Elvis, The Beatles, Cliff and Buddy Holly still have gives testiment to this viewpoint.
By comparison, a lot of today's acts seen to rely on winning a reality TV show over a few weeks and fade almost as quickly. Does anyone know what Michelle McManus and Steve Brookstein are now?
Need I say more?

When you're not at Epsom Hospital Radio, what are you doing?

For the 'Day Job' I insure Classic Cars. I also do football coaching and have a season ticket for both Chelsea - held since long before the more recent successful times - and for Leatherhead FC.

If you had £1,000,000 to spend on yourself and no-one else what would you spend it on?

First, a nice house with a garden - and a gardener to help maintain it for me! If I had any left, I'd buy my own football club. It wouldn't buy a top one, but maybe a local semi-pro outfit.

What is your ideal holiday destination?

A comfortable house on a quiet beach with a radio, a well stocked fridge and a large screen TV with satellite so I can keep in touch with what's happening back home - and watch all the footie!

What is your favourite film?

I'll resist the temptation to answer "Kodak".
The honest answer is that I really don't have one, But the films I've seen most times are probably the original Die Hard, and a documentary film made about Elvis 1970 Vegas shows called "That's The Way It Is". That gives an amazing insight into a unique entertainer at the height of his power.

What is your favourite TV programme?

Of all time? - The Sweeney! The format and production methods were years ahead of their time. I also remember loving Blue Peter as a kid. John Noakes was a brilliant kids presenter. Tiswas was essential viewing as well.

Who is your favourite comedian?

I thought Jasper Carrott was great when he first came on the scene. Morcombe and Wise left us a lot of classic moments as well, as did Laurel & Hardy.

Who is your favourite sports team/star?

Chelsea Football Club! For as long as I can remember.

What is your favourite drink?

Tea. (Im such a rebel!).

What is your favourite food?

Good old traditional fish'n'chips, but they need to be cooked in oil, not fat.

What inspires you?

The hope that justice will prevail and that ultimately we shall reap what we sow as we go through life.

Middle name?

Yes - I was given my father's name.

Star sign?

The crab (I can never work out why some folks put such importance on this).

Weird & wonderful talents?

None. I'm just an ordinary bloke.

Most treasured belongings?

I suppose I'd have to say the record collection. Now there's a surprise answer! But the most treasured 'thing' would be the ongoing good health of those who matter to me.

Favourite smell?

I don't have a favourite smell.