In 1980 he provided the BBC Radio 2 commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest, which was held in The Hague. In the mid-1980s he made several appearances in Dictionary Corner on the gameshow "Countdown". He also hosted "Jeopardy!" and "Search for a Star". In 1984, he hosted Radio 2's Lunchtime Show between noon and 2 pm. A year later he moved to a late-night spot on Saturdays, before departing when Radio 2 (under Bryant Marriott) changed its music policy for a more easy listening 1940s-based sound. He then began a long association with LBC.