Three weeks before Classic FM launched, I was on the radio in Hong Kong, introducing hits by Rick Astley and Wet Wet Wet. I’d just turned 21, and was working as a presenter for British Forces Radio.
A phone call came from London. ‘My name is Michael Bukht. I’m setting up a new radio station and have heard good things about you.
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