The face of BBC switch and host of new music – the amicable ‘Grimmy’ talks to Platform about life on Air, the Radio 1 Christmas Party and woolly jumpers.
Hello Nick! Your BBC page says you were ill in bed yesterday?
I was. But I’m not one of these people who stay at home off for a week being miserable, so I’ve come in today feeling better – but still a bit snotty.
Most students know you from TV and the glory days of t4, but now you have emigrated to the world of radio. Which have you found a more enjoyable experience?
I guess they are totally different, but I’ve really enjoyed doing them both. Radio is instant and live, you never know what is going to happen or where the show is going to take you. The other night on our show I mentioned ‘henry the hoover’ and then we got like 500 texts in response. TV is just as fun though, you get to have another go at it although there is a lot of waiting. I think 90% of my TV job is waiting and waiting!
You have your prestigious evening show, and also BBC Switch with Annie Mac, who are your favourite new bands around at the moment? Anyone we should be keeping an eye out for ?
I really like this band called Chapel Club, who have only done a handful of gigs. I’ve been listening to the Mike Snow album, who produced Britney’s ‘Toxic’ but now have decided to give up pop and make this really good album. Oh, and our record of the week is by a band called Muchuu who are worth checking out.
And of course you have the radio One Christmas Party 2009 coming soon. Could you tell us a little about that?
It’s going to be on December 21st, live from Maida Vale. We’ll have about 6 bands coming in, having a big party and get them to play a few songs and hook up. The XX and Simian Mobile Disco will be coming in and just a mash up of all different artists. And of course lots of Radio 1 DJs – from 7 till midnight.
By the looks of it Festive jumpers are back in a big way this Christmas. Will you be donning yours for the party?
I’ve already bought one! A big black cardigan with massive snowflakes on it, its a good look and it’s only just November.
Oh, a jumper that’s fashionably safe for radio then.
It’ll look great on air!
Who do you think will make Christmas number one? Any tips?
Its got to be X-Factor hasn’t it? It’ll be hard to beat. John and Edward, I hope ‘Jedward’ win.
And what would you say your new year’s resolution would be for 2010?
Maybe go and see more bands, as it’s now hard to do during the week with the show. I haven’t been to a gig in ages, so maybe to make sure the weekends are devoted to going out and seeing bands.
Interview by Thomas Warmsley
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