Meet The Team

David Rathmell

Known affectionately as ‘Big Boss Man’, David is a youthful 78 years old and has been married to Diane for over 50 years. They have a son, a daughter and two granddaughters. Having retired after 40 years at the Telegraph and Argus newspaper in Bradford, David became a presenter on St. Luke’s Sound in 2010. He presents two programmes, the UK Chart Show on Monday mornings and a two hour programme on Friday mornings. David is the Chairman of the organisation, a key position in the smooth running of the station.

Wayne Williams

As well as being a presenter Wayne also takes care of all the technical stuff at St. Luke’s Sound.  When we say everything we do mean everything.  He was born in North Wales and first volunteered for Hospital Radio back in 1990 at the tender age of just 16 when he did a weekly show for Radio Glan Clwyd. He has been volunteering for St. Luke’s Sound for 10 years. He enjoys all types of music but you can probably guarantee he will play at least one Beatles’ song every show. He mixes the sound and edits the videos for the ‘Live Lounge’

Stuart Davison

Stuart is married with one son, one daughter, four granddaughters, one grandson and a cockapoo called Luna. He is therefore exhausted, permanently in the minority and always in the wrong. Initially raised by wolves, he spent much of his early life as a small boy. However he grew out of that and became a man.  This transition was accompanied by the deepening of his voice and the lengthening of his trousers. He escapes to SLS on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to talk complete nonsense to any troubled soul who will listen. His musical taste is eclectic but he always includes Elvis Presley somewhere in the programme.

John Winter

Alongside his role as a presenter on St Luke’s Sound John Winter is our esteemed treasurer. He presents the aptly named ‘Friday Lunch Time Programme’ which is broadcast from 12.30pm till 2.00pm every Friday. The show is made up of an amazing mix of all types of music and each week has a main theme plus a featured artist, featured group and featured album slot.  John enjoys many types of music particularly Jazz, Blues and Folk, all of which are often played on the programme. He particularly enjoys playing less well known records.

Patrick Murphy

Originally from Co Kildare in Ireland, Patrick is a veteran of St. Luke’s Sound and a celebrity, having featured on local and national TV and radio for being the oldest DJ in the UK. Patrick. In 2024 Patrick stood down from his presenting role due to ill health. His warm personality and wit are missed by all his listeners. Sadly Patrick passed away in December 2025 at the age of 95.

Stephen Henry

Known as the Lancashire Lad Stephen was born in Blackburn but has lived in Yorkshire for the last forty years. He is married with four children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. How he finds the time to present a radio programme remains a mystery. Stephen presents a wide variety of music with special themed programmes at least once per month. Ever popular with patients and staff alike is his Thursday afternoon request show. Stephen has received special recognition for his work within the hospital

Jacob Elomri

Jacob is an aspiring media professional who quite likes the medium of radio and so decided to take it on. When he is not struggling to pot a snooker ball, watching F1 or travelling on a train he will be playing love songs from any era. The 60s, 70s and 90s are his favourite, the only condition is that the artist performing is good. Jacob hopes you will get to know him better when you listen in to his programmes.

Tilly Jackson

Tilly Jackson once made a new year resolution to listen to a song from every country in the world. Now she has decided to make that everyone else’s problem by turning it into a radio show. A classically trained musician, she has performed in concerts, opera, weddings, exhibitions and currently volunteers as a choir conductor. The radio is a fun type of different and she is happy about being allowed to sit down. Song submissions from listeners are always extremely welcome!

Phil Crabtree

From 1974 to 2020 Phil was a popular entertainer in the Bradford area, running a mobile DJ business. His regular venues included Lapwater Hall and the Midland Hotel. Phil is married with two children and four grandchildren. He is now semi-retired and has the rare distinction of working for the same Bradford company from leaving school. Phil can be heard twice a week on SLS; Thursdays and Saturdays.

Mick James

Mick has had a long and distinguished career in the music industry. For over fifty years he has been an in demand DJ at weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and engagements. He has worked for the Bradford Bulls for more than forty years. He is the timekeeper for the first team and does all the announcements for the reserves, the academy and the scholarship teams (under 15s, 14s, 13s and 12s), not forgetting the Ladies team. He is instantly recogniseable by his colourful attire and unique headgear.

Abi Aduesi

At the time of writing Abi is our only volunteer that also works for the NHS. She is a Senior Clinical Support worker. She has a busy work schedule and comes in on alternate saturday afternoons to play a wide selection of afro-caribbean music. Her programme is always popular and full of listener requests.