Fred Dinenage Proves a Hit on Power FM

Power FM’s highly successful breakfast show welcomed legendary Meridian Television broadcaster, Fred Dinenage, as guest presenter on Friday 24^th September.

In celebration of national dating day, Fred appeared on the ‘Rick and Rachel in the Morning’ show as a mystery date for presenter Rachel Brookes.

“I had pinned my hopes on my idol, Matt Goss, being the date for the morning, but I would have ended up being completely tongue-tied, which is never good for radio!” explained Rachel. “Fred was the perfect co-host and we had a great deal of fun. After being replaced with a man of such experience, I should think that Rick is very worried!”

Everyone at the station, along with the breakfast show’s loyal listening audience, was surprised how soon Rachel and Fred settled into to an entertaining chemistry of amusing comments on current affairs and the latest in pop music. Fred explained, “I really enjoyed presenting with Rachel, especially as I am such a big fan of Power FM, and although she was hoping for a pop star, I felt I won her over in the end!”

During the three hour show, Rachel and Fred were privileged to be given the opportunity to award the title of ‘Meridian Television’s Local Hero’ to RNLI senior helm, Graham Raines. Graham was appointed an MBE for his 28 years of voluntary service with Hayling Island Lifeboat Crew.

“I had no idea that I was going to be made a Local Hero, as I had been told Power FM was just interviewing me about a rescue that I had performed. I was stunned and delighted when they presented me with the award,” said Graham.

“We had a wonderful morning,” said Sophie Fenning, marketing controller of Power FM. “We very much enjoyed working with Fred and hope to welcome him back to our studios very soon.”

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For more information please contact Sophie Fenning at Power FM, tel 01489 589 911 or Adela Ball at Remarkable, tel 02380 713 020