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Vernon was born in Lostock in 1974, later attending St. Joseph's RC High School in nearby Horwich. The local lad made his first step into the world of showbusiness as a model and has since worked on a variety of programmes including Family Fortunes and radio shows, becoming a well loved TV personality who is always proud to speak about his Bolton roots. Alongside fellow Radio 1 DJ, Sara Cox, Saturdays are truly a Bolton experience on the station. Vernon is also an avid Bolton Wanderers fan and so always keeps up-to-date with what’s happening on and off the pitch in Bolton.

Born David Bramwell in Bolton in September 1950, Dave spent his earlier years working at The Royal Bolton Hospital. Dave juggled this job whilst pursuing comedy, and during this time scripted and performed in a number of amateur pantomimes with a group of other humorous Boltonian health workers, named the Bolton Health Performers. From there, he went on to become a regular on the northern club circuit and it was through the friendship forged with fellow Boltonian, Peter Kay that the pair went on to write and star in several hit comedy series filmed here in Bolton, notably Phoenix Nights. Dave has since gone on to star on numerous TV shows including Channel 4’s "8 out of 10 Cats" and has received widespread acclaim for his stand-up tours, crediting his comedy success to the grounded upbringing he had here in Bolton.

Sara (most affectionately known as Coxy) was born in Bolton in 1974 as Michelle Sara Cox, growing up in Little Lever. After leaving Canon Slade School, she pursued a career in modelling and later worked on various TV shows before joining Radio 1 in September 1999. On her show, she is a true ambassador of Bolton, being down-to-earth and friendly as well as keeping people amused with her cracking sense of humour. What’s more, Sara has an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Bolton under her belt for her contributions to broadcasting.