Rachel Burke-Davies and Wingman join Happy Radio to host Drivetime

Happy Radio UK has hired Rachel Burke-Davies and Wingman (Nigel Clucas) to front its brand-new Drivetime show weekdays from 4-7pm, launching 01 September.

Rachel and Wingman are household names across the North West, having spent over 11 years as part of the Capital Manchester Breakfast Show with Rob Ellis, followed by a further six years presenting Capital Manchester & Lancashire’s Drive Show.

Station owners Max Eden and Darren Proctor said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to have Rachel and Wingman join the Happy Radio family. They are two of the most talented and loved presenters in the North West and their energy, humour and local connection make them the perfect fit for our station.

"Happy Radio has grown rapidly thanks to our amazing listeners and strong partnerships, and this new show is another big step forward for us."

Happy Radio UK has become the fastest-growing radio station in the North West since its launch in 2022, now reaching over 750,000 monthly listeners with an existing presenter line up which includesSteve Penk, Chelsea Norris, Spence Macdonald, Darren Proctor and Paul Crone

‘Drivetime with Rachel & Wingman’ is sponsored by Chapelhouse Motors who have dealerships across the North West including Southport, Warrington, Wigan and Blackpool.

With the arrival of Rachel & Wingman on Drivetime, the station will also see some further schedule changes: Ian Roberts moves to weeknights 10pm–1am and Faye Bamford takes over weekends 12–2pm.