Early Days Born in Buxton, Derbyshire in 1945 as David Griffin, Dave began his working career as a designer of shop interiors, photographer and club DJ in the Manchester area. In 1964 he toured America with Herman's Hermits and joined Radio Caroline South on his return to England. He hosted his own show there for two and a half years until the ship was blown aground in early 1965. Radio 1 Following TV work on Germany's 'Beat Club' pop programme, in late 1967 Dave joined the BBC to host the Thursday lunchtime show 'Pop North' shortly after the launch of Radio 1. He presented the weekday lunchtime show (early 70's), teatime show 'It's DLT OK!' (from 1975) breakfast show (May 1978 to Dec 1980) and the weekend mid-morning show (83-93). He invented the unusual but highly popular feature 'snooker on the radio' on his weekend show. Protest Occasionally known for expressing his viewpoint on the air, Dave was almost taken off the air on one occasion when he expressed concerns live on air over seal clubbing, encouraging listeners to complete a protest form in the daily newspaper. 
(Above) Dave drag-racing at Santa Pod during the 1970's. He published a book in the 1980's of celebrity photographs, called 'A Bit of a Star'. DLT's interests include photography and classic cars. Dave's light hearted and relaxed presentation style brought him a loyal Radio 1 audience for over 25 years. Leaving BBC Dave became unhappy with new policy changes at Radio 1 and he famously resigned on air in August 1993, (he was due to leave in ten weeks' time when his contract expired). He offered his services to Radio 2 Management who declined. However, he continued to present 'A Jolly Good Show' on the BBC World service until 2001. His weekend morning slot was replaced with Danny Baker. It is interesting to note that the audience figures for the Saturday morning show formerly hosted by Dave fell from by 700,000 in less than a year. Dave was heard on local 'Classic Gold' radio stations in the UK until 9th Mar 2002. Dave currently lives with his wife in Buckinghamshire. Since March 9th 2003 Dave Lee Travis has presented a Sunday morning 9-12 am show for BBC Three Counties Radio (DLT's own local BBC station). Spanish Radio It was announced in March 2005 that Spain's largest English language station - Spectrum FM, signed DLT for the Saturday morning 9am - 12pm show. Ed Stewart also presented the weekday afternoon show on the station at the time. Magic AM He joined Newcastle's Magic AM 1152 in the UK during July 2006 to present a Saturday Morning Show 10am - 1pm. 2012 Arrest In 2012 Dave Lee Travis was arrested by Metropolitan police detectives investigating allegations of historical sexual offences. 
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DLT Ident by Keith Skues 1969 Blue Mink Live 1969 Play an Old Timer Trail 1969 Tired due to moon landing (1969) Big Load of... 1970 'Alien Idiot' Trail 1970 Old_Man_trail 'Remember_Radio'_song Dave's lunchtime show Dave Introduces Johnnie Walker 1970 Last Manchester Club show 1971 5 Year celebration Rave from the Grave Jimmy Young hands over to Dave 1972 Handover to Johnny Walker 1972 Farewell to Jimmy Young plus DLT last daily show - June 1st 1973 Wrong Record 1975 With Smiley in_Torquay 1976 DLT & Paul Burnett's 1976 spoof UK hit of CW McCall track; Convoy by 'Laurie Lingo & the Dipsticks' (Mp3, 1 min. clip) At a Brewery with Edwin 1977 Elton John 1977 Breakfast Show Jingle 1979 Dave speaks to a tired Mike Read in 1980 DLT plays the top 5 in September 1982 DLT says 'Don't Have One for the Road' Tune into stereo Snooker on the radio Treble Top Jingle Near the Bullseye effect Dave_Lee_Travis name Jingle 1987 DLT's birthday & hospital prize '89 (1 min) DLT's age revealed! (inc.P Schofield) '89 (3mins) Dave unable to stop laughing when contestant says 'baton' 'Quack-Quack-Oops!' Sound Effect 90's Jingles Intro from Bruno & Liz 1990 Winding up Neale James 1991 Dave resigns on-air 08.08.93 | 
