Chris Evans began his broadcasting career at Manchester's Piccadilly Radio, going on to become a household name in television and radio. With his production company Ginger, he launched and presented the hugely successful Channel 4 shows The Big Breakfast, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, and TFI Friday. In 1996 Evans joined Radio 1, hosting it's flagship breakfast show, which attracted 7.5 million listeners. After his controversial departure, he joined Virgin Radio's breakfast show, eventually acquiring the station from Richard Branson. In 2005 Evans joined Radio 2, his show there picking up four prestigious Sony Awards in as many years.
