Meet The Team
Neil Woodbridge
Station Manager and Presenter
​A ‘not very famous’ musician from the 80’s, Neil has been in and around music since he first played triangle in 1969. Still an avid gig goer as well as the CEO of a fantastic local Social Enterprise that sponsors this station. From Chill Shows, to Gig Shows as well as just conversation – he gives it his all.
Steve Langsdale
Program Manager and Presenter
Steve has been involved in Local Radio since the 1980’s. He spent many a happy year running the library for a huge station in Norfolk. Replaced by a computer, Steve moved back to Thurrock and continues to entertain people with his superb knowledge of all things musical. Having made tea for all the stars in the past – he is renowned for his anecdotes and superior knowledge of who wrote what and whom played with whom.
Rachel Gallehawk
Presenter and Editor
Rachel is an avid reader, film goer, and TV series watcher who combines her amazing Thurrock Librarian experience with some really cool shows for us. Films, Books, 80’s music – she’s a mine of information and enjoys a diverse range of music including trance, dance, Indie, pop and rock.
Robin Bailey
Presenter and Reporter
Robin is a long-time contributor to TCBR owing to his near 40-year friendship with Steve Langsdale from their days in commercial radio in Norwich. They frequently talk about their time together on the Steve & Robin shows on Wednesdays and Sundays. Robin is a former BBC sports presenter and reporter on radio and TV.
Nigel Freeman
Presenter, Editor and Social Media
Nigel is the power behind TCBR as he produces and creates the content that goes on air every day. From his teenage days working in a record shop, he formed his love of music and has spent much of his money on vinyl over the years. Nigel's vast record collection and knowledge helps him create a number of his own shows for the station too.
Brian Smith
Presenter
A music lover of many genres since my cradle, I managed local covers bands in my late teens. In the ‘70s and ‘80s I presented on hospital radio stations in Hertfordshire and Essex and then took a break. In 2012 I joined a Suffolk FM community station, have worked on several East Anglian stations and joined Thurrock Community Business Radio in 2022. You’ll find me on Afternoon Delight and All That Jazz - check the station schedule for broadcast times.
Jeff Martin
Presenter
​Jeff started taking a real interest in music from an early age. Jeff became interested in DJing in the mid-70s and developed a love of independent music in the 80s. I believe there is a significant number of like-minded listeners who also want something different . Hence the A&R Show, where I highlight album tracks and rarities, the kind of thing you won't normally hear on mainstream radio. Having been an avid listener to an online station for a few years, I approached the owner about doing a one-off special. It was well-received, and as a result I was offered a weekly slot. The rest as they say is history.
Stuart Rouse
Presenter
A “luvvie” at heart, Stuart has been interested in radio and broadcasting since being introduced to The Goons by his great uncle in the 1980s. Stuart has been the Igor to Steve Langsdale’s Dr Frankenstein since 2023 and relishes the rich forum of TCBR as well as being a proud staff member of Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions since 2017
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