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3 unusual facts about Russell Pockett


Martin Collins

He replaced Russell Pockett on drivetime when 102.2 Smooth Radio relaunched in early 2007, and remained in the slot until December 2008.

Russell Pockett

He later moved to drivetime, where he remained on the rebranded 102.2 Smooth FM until March 2007, when a further rebrand to 102.2 Smooth Radio saw him replaced by ex-Virgin Radio presenter Martin Collins.

Russell was 102.2 Smooth Radio's interim weekday breakfast host for eight months from April 2007 while contractual difficulties prevented former Magic 105.4 presenter Graham Dene from joining the station before January 2008; he then moved to the weekend breakfast slot, but was replaced by Tony Blackburn.



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