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Few UK jocks at the top of their game would choose a trip across the World as their next gig. Christian O\u2019Connell did \u2013 as he moved from over a decade on Absolute Radio breakfast to Gold 1043 in Melbourne, Australia \u2013 \u2018Better Music and More of It\u2019.

He introduced himself well to his new audience and really sounded himself on his official debut show on 4th June 2018. Typically good story-telling \u2013 and the usual polished delivery of class lines from his enviably quick brain. Plus, he promised to call back every texter after the show.

There were a few technical hiccoughs at the outset - which are always much more infuriating for the on-air talent than for the listeners. But they did give good cause for a flood of typical OC lines: \u201cHalf an hour on air and very little has gone right\u201d. \u201cWho can I complain to about my own show?\u201d. Thankfully much that went awry was just after 6 am whilst Oz was just awakening; so let\u2019s not worry unduly about the UK anoraks who were fully alert for it at 9 pm BST with their cassette machines poised.

Great \u2018getting to know you\u2019 promos. Beautifully-read news and travel bulletins \u2013 including those live sponsor lines. And note the very short solo ads (which we used to do at LBC a decade ago too) - and the ad for a big erection. And relish Christian\u2019s live ad for Shotton lifts - and the bed company one at the end: "More than just a bed - they're the experts -in sleep"!

It was alive \u2013 and great fun to listen to. Good luck.