 The show had its serious side with legal advisors and social workers as constant guests helping listeners with problems.The popular shows in his 9–1 am slot featured characters including Barry Bethall as 'Basil the Butler', Ian Collins as 'The Yob', and Bobby Prior as 'Venus', Richard Knight as 'Clarence', 'Number 5' and 'Grandad' and Steve Mallion as 'Spartacus'.In 1991, Invicta sacked him over fraud allegations.