YIANNIS IOANNOU

July 12, 2021 - 05:02 PM - 70 views

“ENTHUSIASTIC RADIO PRESENTER WHO LIVES TO MAKE YOU SMILE”

Yiannis Ioannou originates from Cyprus and is one of our most lively radio presenters and producers here on LGR.  

He has always had a passion for media production and, in order to pursue his dream of working in radio, he took advantage of his free time to be a radio presenter/producer for London Greek Radio. Currently, he is presenting and producing two weekly radio shows every Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening. During the Covid-19 pandemic period, Yiannis started temporarily presenting and producing the LGR’s Breakfast Show (news, entertainment & music), weekdays from 7-10am.   

Yiannis is also a freelance journalist and a Voice Over Artist who enjoys PR, media production and travel. Coming from an advanced academic background, he has obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Media Studies and a Μaster’s degree (MA) in Communication and Media. As an enthusiastic person, passionate and skilled in a wide range of media studies and media production, he has been a part of a production team on numerous occasions. He has worked in film and TV productions as a photographer, assistant producer, assistant cameraman, music composer and production co-ordinator.

He joined our family in July 2010 to present “The Sunday Afternoon Show” or in Greek, “Apogevma tis Kiriakis” from 1pm - 4pm, a musical and entertaining show full of musical delights. However, in October 2010 he came up with a great idea and for four years in a row, he produced and presented every Wednesday evening the show called “The Student’s Line” or in Greek “I Grammi tou Fititi” from 10pm till 12 midnight. Along with a great team of expert advisers, he was responsible for all students’ enquiries as well as making it possible to produce a special entertaining and informative radio show, regarding Greek students and the student life in the UK.

The main aim of the show was to provide useful information and give advice to new students, graduates, and young professionals. This advice concerned student life and issues regarding university life, academic/medical issues as well as nutrition, health, gym and exercise and psychological support. In addition, more students’ services such as job search and internship opportunities were introduced during the last two out of four successful series. “The Student’s Line” was one of the most well-known LGR radio shows and was running from late 2010 through to mid 2014.

Due to the end of an era, Yiannis replaced his student show with his unique musical and entertaining show “Chalara me Styl” or in English, “Relaxing with Style”! Every Wednesday evening, he continues to entertain his audience in a fun packed 2-hour energetic show with all the latest hits from Greece and the UK; playing you modern pop, modern laiko, Greek entexno and rock, along with interests in news and much, much more (the show now has been postponed as Yiannis presents and produces the Breakfast Show).

During his time on LGR, Yiannis has also presented a variety of our popular radio shows such as “Drive Time” and midday shows. From October 2013 and for two years in a row, Yiannis was also producing and presenting the musical and entertaining show “Friday and… here we Go”, or in Greek “Paraskeui kai… Fygame!”, every Friday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm.

Since presenting and producing LGR’s Breakfast Show for over a year from January 2012 until March 2013 (from 7am – 10am weekdays), he has become a well-known radio presenter to our listeners. In addition to this, Yiannis still covers the LGR’s breakfast show from time to time. His contribution to the morning slot was very crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic period.

Yiannis is well-known for his exclusive radio interviews for LGR. Since 2010, he has met and interviewed important personalities from Cyprus, Greece and the UK; ranging from well-known singers, to politicians, to actors; some of which included Alkinoo Ioannidi, Anna Vissi, Vasili Papakonstantinou, Philippo Pliatsika, Giorgo Papadopoulo, Eleftheria Eleftheriou, Despina Vandi, Locomondo, Mple, Aggelo Andreato, Pano Kalidi and many more.

He has previously worked as a photographer, a cameraman, a desktop publishing designer and reporter in local newspapers in Britain and, from time to time, he writes for the Greek Media in London. He has also written a majority of articles which have been published in the local Greek community newspapers in London. He has also collaborated with commercial and programming teams, as well as directing V.O. sessions and making radio commercials.

He is a passionate and sociable person who likes music, photography, public relations, cinema and travel. He works full-time in the travel industry and enjoys learning new things every day. When not – on location, he is an entertaining and an enthusiastic presenter who makes you smile and feel happy with his own chat and musical radio shows.

Tune in weekdays and message him with your shout-outs and song requests during his regular shows, every weekday, Sunday afternoon (and every Wednesday evening)!