Horace

Horace Biography:

Horace was born in Dartford on the 21st September 1972 and moved to Broadstairs in 1974, because of his Dad's job. He went to Dame Janet School (Infants and Juniors) and in 1984 went to Conyngham School Ramsgate. At school Horace was very shy and would never stand on a stage ' Now you cant get him off one'. 

Whilst at Conyngham School he would go to Invicta Radio Studios in Canterbury, where he would help the presenters with their promotions. Horace was an impressionist in those days and often appeared on Caesar's phone in show, as Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles or Dame Edna. He also did voice overs for other radio stations and presenters including Pat Marsh at Radio Kent and Essex Radio. Horace left school and became a butcher working for his Dad in the Margate shop and that was a fantastic platform to try out his jokes and gain some confidence. Many of the customers said they only came in to the shop for the abuse and comedy, shopping was the sideline. 

Then in 1991 Horace and three friends decided to set up a one month radio station called 'Hit FM' and Tony Simon and Horace went round to Pete Willsons house one Sunday and asked him if he would like to come and be on the radio. He said yes and then Truly Local Radio in Thanet was born. After two Special Event Licence's under the name of Hit FM we went our different ways Horace went with Pete and the TLR (Thanet Local Radio) group and did several one month broadcasts and was then employed at TLR, when they won the franchaise. Horace is now the resident DJ at the Fayreness Hotel and some nights can be found there behind the bar entertaining guests, as well as serving the odd drink.

Horace is in the office at 107.8 Academy FM during the week arranging competition prizes, Community Action bulletins and 'In the Armchair' interviews, then he pops in on a Sunday and host 'Horace's Palace of Fun' from 2pm.

Horace’s Questions and Answers:

Star sign? Virgo

Favourite song? Load and Loads but I do Like Gallagher & Lyle -I want to stay with you

Favourite food? Thai 

Favourite drink? Brandy & Coke 

Hobbies? Playing Music on the radio and Entertaining with Variety Shows

Favourite football team? Sport? I don’t do Sport -I get worn out watching it on TV

Song to sing at Karaoke? Roy Orbison- Crying and I do a duet with Shirley Thomlinson and we do 'I Know Him So Well'

Biggest star ever met? Danny La Rue, Paul Ogrady, Sir David Jason, Betty Boothroyd, Brenda Blethyn, Loads just read my book they will all get a mention. 

Favourite film/tv programme? Saving Grace and Emmerdale I never miss it

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I live there now; 'Kingsgate' as Thanet has everything you need 

Who would you most like to have a drink with, and why? Jimmy Young and Simon Mayo a birthday drink as we all have the same birthday.

If you could only take three possessions to a desert island, what would they be? A box of Brandy, My mate JB and a boat so I can get home in time to do my radio show on Sunday on Academy FM!

If you could swap places with someone for the day, who would it be and why? Pete Willson because I admire his talent!

What's your proudest achievement so far? Raising money for charities and advising others how to do it.

What would you call your autobiography? 'Its Only Meeeeee'