TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PAST TRAINEES HAVE SAID
"Andy taught me everything I know about travel news. His encyclopaedic
knowledge of the roads and enthusiasm for traffic jams - while sometimes
frankly scary! - is also very infectious. No-one else makes a five mile
tailback on the M25 come to life the way he does.
I've gone on to present travel news for some big radio stations and spent
two years working from the 'eye in the sky' as an airborne traffic reporter.
I couldn't have done this without Andy. His advice, experience and friendship
have been invaluable.
"I was fortunate to learn from the best in the business."
Andy Milburn - News Broadcast Journalist and Travel
Reporter.
Andy's a great teacher - His methods are clear, concise and based on common
sense. He has a bullet proof approach to writing and delivery and once
learnt puts you right ahead in the game.
This man taught me everything I know about traffic reporting, and made
it a pleasure to learn. He's a wealth of experience in his field and my
whole career is down to him. I'll be forever grateful. Thanks Andy.
Richard Hakier - Travel presenter/Broadcast Journalist
and Newsreader
LBC 97.3, LBC News 1152AM and Heart 106.2.
Andy tackled training issues positively and with sensitivity, explaining
how I could improve thus guiding me to produce even better work.
He helped me build-up confidence in my own strengths and abilities, highlighting
the things I did well, using that as a platform from which to develop
even further. It's really important to give someone praise and point out
the things they are doing extremely well. Overall, I have found his attitude
inspiring. Thank you so much.
Karen Mercer - Freelance Broadcaster and Writer.
WHAT THE LISTENERS SAID
I would like to thank Andy McColl. He worked so hard all day, ensuring
we were fully informed guiding people around London. In the last report
I heard around 9pm he had all but lost his voice. Well done Andy!
Andy, Orpington. Referring to broadcasts on LBC
97.3 and LBC News 1152 on the day of the London Bombings, July 2005.
Andy is sounding as fresh
as ever. I always call the jamline when he's working.
Mark, Hackney
Andy always makes traffic jams sound interesting, even when you're not
stuck in them.
Malcolm, Hitchin
Give Andy his own show and more money.
Jay, Enfield
LBC without Andy is like strawberries without cream.
Debbie, Ealing
Listening to Andy is like having Sat Nav but on the radio.
Paul, London Taxi Driver.