Alistair James

All about Alistair

Where are you from originally?
Llanfairfechan

When did you start your first job?
I started out as a roadie for my uncle who used to play the pubs and clubs. Believe it or not, I was quite shy back then so spent most if the time shivering outside in the car!

What do you love about radio?
I get to listen to great music while working, what could be better!?

Worst job you've done?
Entertainer in Kos. Long days, dance routines and the fact that my ginger hair and strong sunshine don’t mix made it a nightmare.

And the best...
Pitch side announcer for the Crusaders Super League team.

What do you like outside of work?
Rugby, football, playing the guitar, writing songs, holidays and walking my dogs.

Your favourite TV show?
Family Guy and American Dad

Favourite meal?
Has to be steak, cooked just right (medium rare!)

Favourite place to drink across Angelsey and Gwynedd
I used to love Time nightclub in Bangor but now they’ve knocked it down, so probably Paddies bar in upper Bangor.

Favourite celebrity?
Billy Connolly

Favourite restaurant across Angelsey and Gwynedd
Sopna in Caernarfon

What do you drive?
Citroen Xsara Picasso

Favourite thing to do across Angelsey and Gwynedd
Night out with friends around Bangor with friends, a few games of pool and a nice meal to top it off!

What are you like in the morning?
Tired but unable to sleep past half 8, annoyingly!

How does your best friend describe you?
Impatient, I want everything yesterday.

How does your Mother describe you?
A little darling.... if only she knew the truth!

Last film you saw?
Toy Story 3 3D

If you had a million quid what would you spend it on?
A very posh recording studio

What would the title of your biography be called?
Was That It?!

What do you do that annoys you and what do you do that annoys everyone else?
I bite my nails

Shopping or sport?
Sport

Party animal or bystander?
Depends on the occasion

Facebook or twitter?
Facebook

Phone call or text message?
Phone Call

Tea or coffee?
Coffee

Night in or night out?
Night in

Bar or pub?
Bar

And anything else you want to tell us?
I’m a terrible driver... even though my mates say I drive like an old lady!

Alistair was born in Bangor and attended Ysgol Pant Y Rhedyn in his hometown of Llanfairfechan before moving on to Ysgol Aberconwy in Conwy. After leaving school, he spent a short time on the Greek island of Kos as an entertainer before returning to Wales to study for a HND in creative and interactive media awarded by the University of Glamorgan.

At the age of 22 he released his first solo album on the Sain record label but since then he has released 2 further albums and a charity EP on his own independent record label ‘Recordiau’r Llyn’.

Following the release of his first album, Alistair became a familiar voice on radio and television with appearances on S4C programmes such as Gwlad o Gân, Wedi 3, Wedi 7, Cân i Gymru and Gofod as well as BBC Wales Big Welsh Challenge and Children in Need.

In 2007 he took his first step into the world of presenting by becoming a presenter on local radio station Tudno FM in Llandudno before making the move to cover presenter for the then named Champion 103 which soon became Heart.

Alistair now lives in Glan Conwy with his fiancée Llinos and dog Moli.