89.1 Big City Radio - the latest radio station for Birmingham is home to cheeky radio Presenter Darren Yates. Listen to the cheeky radio presenter online every Saturday on 89.1 Big City Radio. The Big City Radio presenter is also available for podcast production, voiceovers and freelance radio presenting.

Darren Yates ('Cheeky Daz') is already Birmingham's latest radio star!

Quite a broad claim ­ but not without foundation -  as testified by a letter from Bob Monkhouse, just before his death. Upon hearing Darren's broadcasts, Bob wrote "You’ve got it all Darren. Energy, ideas, fluency, wit and charm. As a radio presenter you have the common touch and come over the airwaves like a breezy friend and areally warm person…"

Darren uses this natural warmth, cheeky wit and genuine love of people to attract listeners, literally from across the planet, to his Saturday mid-morning shows on 89.1 Big City Radio - the newest, and most exciting radio station based at Star City in Birmingham (formerly known as Aston FM).

They never quite know what they're going to get, but it’s guaranteed to be hilarious and entertaining at the very least.

Each show has a great balance of interviews (anyone from international celebrities through to eccentric locals – check out 'best bits' for some fantastic examples).

There is also live music in the studio and of course some great music. And it doesn’t matter to Darren if you're the studio cleaner, someone calling the show, or a celebrity guest  - (Ken Dodd, Brian Conley, Myleene Klass and Hayley Westenra have all been on the show) – the treatment is the same.

It takes a very special person to entertain, keep up the energy levels, and make people feel relaxed, but Darren Yates (CheekyDaz) is one of them.

Take a moment to browse the site and get to know this remarkable individual with the irresistible personality and see what he can do for you. From podcast production to radio presenting, voiceovers to compering your event.

Don't forget, you can listen to Darren live on Saturday mornings (10am - 2pm) on 89.1 Big City Radio - Birmingham, which streams live on this website. Also, you can now listen to highlights by clicking the 'Best Bits' link.

In February 2010, Darren launched his all-new BLOBCAST in his latest fight against the flab. Click the 'Blobcast' link to keep a check on Darren's progress with The Cambridge Weight Plan (formerly The Cambridge Diet).

"Darren's friendly, effervescent personality spills over the airwaves. He incorporates a vast variety of humorous, quirky stories from aroundthe globe, interviews including celebrities and a fantastic range of music. His shows are brilliant! Darren Yates is a huge credit to any radio station."
- Michelle Kelly, Australia

"You obviously have a personality which cuts through well and really importantly have life experience which can only help when relating to listeners.  You have an obvious natural energy and pace to your delivery. I definitely think you would suit radio."
- Darrell Woodman, Programme Director - Beacon Radio