Over the next forty years he became a household name on British radio due to such long-running musical programs as Stop Dancing (1935–41) Accent on Rhythm (1937–56) and As You Were (1961–75) As accompanist and music director for many such variety shows, he came into contact with the famous harmonica soloist Tommy Reilly.
Over the next forty years, he became a household name on British radio through long-running musical programs such as Stop Dancing (1935–41), Accent on Rhythm (1937–56), and As You Were (1961–75). In his capacity as an accompanist and music director for variety shows, he interacted with the renowned harmonica player Tommy Reilly.