Struggling for gift ideas for the radio lover in your life? From Greg James’ latest book to classic DAB radios, retro merch and even a tour of the BBC, we’ve pulled together the ultimate present guide for anyone who can’t get enough of the airwaves. Perfect for fans of Radio 1, Radio 2 and beyond.
📚 Books by Radio People
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Greg James & Chris Smith – “The Great Dream Robbery” / “Kid Normal” series
Light, silly, very “Greg”, and a nice crossover for younger Radio 1 fans. - Greg James’ latest book – All The Best For The Future. Currently half price on Amazon.
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Scott Mills – “Love You Bye: My Story”
A must-have for Mills fans, obviously. -
Sara Cox – “Till the Cows Come Home”
Warm, funny, very Sara. -
Annie Mac – “The Mess We’re In” or “Mother Mother”
Good fiction with proper radio roots.
🎧 Tech & Gadgets
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DAB/DAB+ radios (Pure Evoke, Roberts Revival, Majority models)
You could also consider a model with internet radio built in too. -
Smart speakers (Echo Dot, Google Nest)
Still the easiest way to listen to live radio or podcasts. -
Noise-cancelling headphones (Sony WH-1000XM, Bose QC)
Perfect for catch-ups of your favourite shows.
🧥 Clothing & Merch
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Vintage Radio 1 t-shirts
Includes old logos and Radio 1 Roadshow t-shirts from a range of sellers.
🎙 For Aspiring Broadcasters
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USB podcast microphones (Blue Yeti, Rode NT-USB, Shure MV7)
Perfect for fans who want to dabble. -
Audio editing software subscriptions (Hindenburg, Adobe Audition)
For the geeks in your life.
🎟 Experiences
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Help I Sexted My Boss Tour Tickets. See Jordan North and William Hanson’s show live next year.
- Crossed Wires Festival Tickets. A brilliant shout for podcast lovers. Crossed Wires is a celebration of the podcasts you love, the hosts you can’t stop listening to, and the stories that stay with you long after your headphones are off.
Crossed Wires began on a muddy walk in the Peak District, where podcaster Alice Levine, producer Dino Sofos, and Tramlines co-founder James O’Hara decided podcast fans needed a proper place to come together. People travelled from across the country for the first event, and in year two Greg James joined as Creative Director, cementing Crossed Wires as a truly national celebration of audio storytelling.
- Tour parts of the BBC. Tours of Broadcasting House are currently unavailable – but some buildings are still open.
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