One of (if not the) most important departments at W963, is normally run by one person - the Programme Controller.

Catch phrases

Over the years there have been several catch-phrases associated with the programming department, with the general aim of getting people to do shows. These have included:

• Do shows, or I'll rip you head off and shit down your throat - Phil McAllister 97-97
• Do shows, they're great - Dave Smith 96-97
• I'll rip your head off and shit down your throat - Guy Thomson 94-95