Tim Smith

Tim Smith (born 1961 in Swindon) is a British broadcaster and radio personality who is a presenter for digital station Magic Classical. He was a co-presenter on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2 from 1999 until 2022.

Broadcasting career Smith started out on university radio whilst studying in York. From 1984 he worked for several stations including BBC Radio York and BBC Radio Shropshire. On 1 April 1989, after a short stint with BBC WM, he joined BBC Radio 1 to present a new weekend early show to coincide with the station starting its day at the earlier time of 5a.m.

He presented Top of the Pops on one occasion, alongside Anthea Turner. During his time on the show, he interviewed a number of celebrities and, alongside Wright, co-interviewed the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. He also presented his own show on BBC Radio Oxford on Saturday mornings until April 2019. Smith left Radio 2 when the Afternoon show ended in September 2022.

In 2018, he presented an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip on BBC Two with Janey Lee Grace.

In April 2023, Smith returned to radio with Jazz FM, presenting bank holiday programmes.

From June 2025, Smith now presents the weekday morning slot on Magic Classical.

Other work Smith is a keen golfer, and regularly presents a podcast on the sport with BBC journalist Rob Nothman and comedian Patrick Kielty. He has co-presented online coverage of the Wimbledon Championships and the 2000 Open Golf Championship in St Andrews.