BBC radio Nottingham star John Holmes' 40 years behind the Mike.

(From Nottingham Evening Post)

Radio Nottingham presenter John Holmes this week celebrates 40 years with the BBC - and tells ANDY SMART how much fun it has been IF anyone was born with a voice for radio, it was John Holmes. The first time you hear those soft, warm tones, you think of him as a friend for life. Genuine, sincere and caring, with a hint of self-deprecating humour, the voice reflects the personality of its owner. It may not always be the case in the world of entertainment, but with John Holmes the man is true to his word.

Tall and slim, with stylish silvery hair and twinkling blue eyes, John greets everyone - famous or not - with the same friendly smile and just a bit of light-hearted banter.

That beguiling charm has carried …