Through his contacts, personal friendships with stars and credibility within the industry he regularly attracts stars who do not normally do local radio interviews. On John Hannam Meets his past guests have included Charlton Heston, John Mills, Prince Edward, Cliff Richard, Martha Reeves, Victoria Wood, Ken Dodd, Bruce Forsyth, Alan Rickman, Twiggy, Jeremy Irons, Michael Winner and numerous soap stars.
John's first book, I Was A Stage Door Johnny, with a forward by Bob Monkhouse, was published in 1999.
He also runs the Isle of Wight County Press Amateur Theatre Awards.
Away from work he enjoys visiting the theatre, running across the downs, reading biographies and following cricket.
John has two children, Sean is a journalist/broadcaster in the electronics industry and Caroline a West End wardrobe mistress.
