Andy Crane: Everything you need to know about our Greatest Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio 60s presenter
Here's how to listen to his shows on Greatest Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio 60s
Last updated 16th Sep 2024
To help you get to know our fantastic Greatest Radio and Greatest Hits Radio 60s presenter Andy Crane, we've gathered up some facts about him, including which TV shows he's been on and where he's from, as well as everything you need to know about his shows.
Join the wide awake club and tune into Andy's show every Sunday to Thursday from 10pm on Greatest Hits Radio.
You can also find Andy reliving the decade that changed everything with the Biggest Songs of the 1960s on Greatest Hits Radio 60s, weekends from 10am - 2pm.
Who is Andy Crane?
Andy Crane is an English radio and television presenter. He is part of the Greatest Hits Radio family and presents a show every evening from Sunday to Thursday.
How did Andy Crane get into radio?
Andy told us: "I wrote to Piccadilly Radio in Manchester when I was living in the USA – they wrote back! Started there as a tea boy in 1981 and did my first show in 1983 which means I’ve now been doing this for 35 years!"
That would mean Andy has now been on the radio for an impressive 40 years, as of 2023!
What does Andy Crane do now?
Since joining us in 2019, you can find Andy here on Greatest Hits Radio every night from Sunday - Thursday, and on Greatest Hits Radio 60s every weekend from 10am - 2pm.
When he's not presenting his show, you'll find Andy Crane at home in the Lake District.
What can listeners expect from Andy Crane's shows?
Andy has three hours of the biggest songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s on Greatest Hits Radio, including The Top 10 at 10 and Midnight Music Marathon.
On Greatest Hits Radio 60s, he's reliving the decade that changed everything with the Biggest Songs of the 1960s.
He also told us that listeners could expect: "Great music naturally and plenty of laughing. (Hopefully for the right reasons)."
When is Andy Crane on Greatest Hits Radio?
You can find Andy on Greatest Hits Radio every week, on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10pm.
When is Andy Crane on Greatest Hits Radio 60s?
Andy Crane is on Greatest Hits Radio 60s on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 2pm.
What does Andy Crane love about presenting on Greatest Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio 60s?
Andy revealed he loves: "Being invited into people’s homes, cars, bedrooms and bathrooms."
What are Andy Crane's all-time favourite songs?
Although its hard to choose just three all-time top 10 songs, Andy chose:
'War Baby' – Tom Robinson
'Summer of 69' – Bryan Adams
'Girls on Film' – Duran Duran
If Andy Crane could only listen to one song for the rest of his life, what would he choose?
Andy responded: "Oh – too hard! But, if pushed – 'Pass Out' by Tinie Tempah..."
What is Andy's most treasured possession?
The presenter revealed: "I couldn’t put anything above my family and they’re certainly not a possession – so how about the house they were brought up in. Our home."
Does Andy have any rituals before starting a show?
"Not really. I am a creature of habit so I do have a routine but if it doesn’t happen I don’t worry that the show will be a disaster!", he shared.
How old is Andy Crane?
Andy was born on 24th February 1964, making him currently 60-years-old.
Where was Andy Crane born?
He was born in Morecambe in England.
Which TV shows has Andy Crane been on?
Andy has presented a number of TV shows throughout his career including Children's BBC, Top of the Pops, Bad Influence, Motormouth, What's Up Doc?, and The O Zone.
Is Andy Crane on social media?
He is! And you can follow Andy on X here.
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Who else is on Greatest Hits Radio?
Take a look through our line-up of shows and presenters.
Ken Bruce
Greatest Hits Radio is the home of the legend that is Ken Bruce, weekdays 10am-1pm - including PopMaster, the UK's biggest music quiz for 25 years and counting.
Find out more about Ken and PopMaster.
Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo hosts Drivetime every weekday at 4pm and The Album Show on Sundays from 1pm.
Simon said of his Drivetime show: "I think the thing about Drivetime is that it is like the flip side of breakfast. You kind of know what an awful lot of people are doing, it's the end of most people's day, they're doing some final bits of work, they're shutting the laptop, they're doing a bit of food preparation, they're driving home. I think it is that sense of camaraderie, it's the end of the day, people want to be cheered up and they want to spend some time with some decent folk on the radio!"
Find out more about Simon Mayo here.
Paul Gambaccini
Paul brings us his famous America's Greatest Hits programme every Saturday between 5pm-7pm, featuring two hours of the Greatest Hits that made it big in America.
Sharing some of the things he loves about his show, Paul said: "Radio is the perfect form of one-to-one communication. TV can be direct, too, but the camera operator is always in your line of vision! I enjoy sharing my favourite music, and my admittedly freakish knowledge of it, with people who care about that music. I love the opportunity for challenging talk overs, too!"
Find out more about Paul Gambaccini here.
Alex Lester
The Dark Lord keeps you company in the small hours. Join him for the Music Marathon from 1am and the Best Time Of The Day Show 4-6am weekdays.
Alex brings: "Your favourite songs. Bizarre insights and unusual thoughts," to his show and told us that he loves that during his show: "It's just the two of us. You and me. (Against the world)."
Find out more about Alex Lester here.
Jenny Powell
Jenny plays the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s on Greatest Hits Radio to kickstart your weekend, every Saturday and Sunday from 6am.
On Jenny's show, listeners can look forward to The Breakfast Club, which she says is: "A warm-up for the weekend, full of positive vibes and feel-good factor when you wake up on Saturdays and Sundays. I insist you have a dance with me on the Kitchen Disco, I share some fun news stories from the previous week on The Headliners and get you smiling no matter what, sharing some of my favourite tracks from the 70s, 80, and 90s."
Find out more about Jenny Powell here.
Andy Crane
Join Andy's late-night community of music and company, Sunday-Thursday at 10pm.
Andy has three hours of the biggest songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as The Top 10 at 10 and Midnight Music Marathon. His show is full of: "Great music and plenty of laughing."
Find out more about Andy Crane here.
Martin Kemp
Join our resident pop star Martin Kemp as he kicks off your Friday night with his Mixtape – three hours of handpicked essential weekend songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s to get you in the mood and dancing round the kitchen.
Then on Saturdays, it's side-two as he brings you nothing but the greatest decade of all time on The 80s Mixtape.
Get your teenage kicks in the company of THE 80s poster boy on Greatest Hits Radio!
Find out more about Martin Kemp here.
Jackie Brambles
Jackie Brambles hosts The Evening Show every Monday to Thursday from 7pm - 10pm.
Jackie promises to deliver: "Great music and great conversations! Every night we're joined by one of your favourite artists of the 70s, 80s and 90s for an in-depth chat about the highs and lows of their careers and their musical influences over the years."
Find out more about Jackie Brambles here.
Kate Thornton
Join Kate every weekday from 1pm, just after Ken!
Find out more about Kate Thornton here.
Richard Allinson
Weekend Good Times never sounded so good!
He's a broadcasting legend with a voice like silk that, alongside the Biggest Songs of the 70s, 80s & 90s, make the perfect weekend soundtrack – Saturday and Sundays at 9am.
Saturdays kick off with your chance to guess the year on The Top 10 Til 10, while Sundays are reserved for an hour of your special songs and dedications.
Speaking about his show, Richard said: "The idea is to recreate all those great memories I have of weekends growing up, a bunch of us meeting up to buy clothes, records, maybe sort a date…everything happened on a weekend and we remember the records we played at that time."
Find out more about Richard Allinson here.
Des Paul
Join Des for Rhythm Of The Night every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm, where he plays all the greatest soul, funk, disco and Motown hits to start your weekend.
Des explained what he loves the most about his show: "The favourite bit of presenting Rhythm of the Night is when listeners contact me to say how much they've loved hearing a particular track and then tell us all about when and where they used to hear it."
Find out more about Des Paul here.
Who presents on Greatest Hits Radio 60s?
60s Jukebox
Non-stop 60s Greatest Hits featuring Ken Bruce's Secret Sixties.
Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo will be hosting documentaries including The Beatles Legacy: Red and Blue Parts I and II.
60s Jukebox
Non-stop 60s Greatest Hits featuring Paul Gambaccini with his Pick of the 60s.
Richard Allinson
Starting your day with the Biggest Songs of the 1960s, postbag and the 60s Selector, from 6am – 10am every Monday to Friday.
Alex Lester
Afternoons with the Biggest Songs of the 1960s, postbag and Lesters 60s Library, from 2pm - 6pm Monday to Friday.
Rossie
Playing the Biggest Songs of the 60s from the good ship Rossie's Revenge! Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm - 6pm.
Andy Crane
Reliving the decade that changed everything with the Biggest Songs of the 1960s, weekends from 10am - 2pm.
Where can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio?
You can listen to Greatest Hits Radio on your good old traditional radio - we're on FM and DAB in lots of places. You can also download the free Rayo app for iPhone or Android, listen on our website or ask your Smart Speaker to “play Greatest Hits Radio”. Find out more about how to listen to Greatest Hits Radio.
Where can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio 60s?
You can listen to Greatest Hits Radio 60s on your DAB radio, your smart speaker, on our website or via our free Rayo app.
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