David 'Diddy' Hamilton — Affairs, Stalkers & Falling For An Escort

DJ David 'Diddy' Hamilton was the golden voice of BBC Radio 1 and 2 and a familiar host of Top Of The Pops, but behind the microphone his private life was far from smooth. From walking out on his first wife and having his heart completely broken, to falling in love with an escort and enduring a stalker who was ultimately jailed, David reveals the highs and lows, reflecting on the choices that changed his life forever. Now happily remarried, David believes honesty is the only way to tell his story. A raw, candid and unforgettable look at what happens when you risk everything to follow your heart. Presented by best magazine's Editor-In-Chief, Siobhan Wykes. 00:00 Radio Royalty: David Hamilton's Iconic Rise 02:30 Falling In Love With A Make-Up Artist 04:08 Temptation: The Affair That Changed Everything 06:04 What Happened When David's Wife Found Out 07:19 Why Children Can Spoil A Marriage 08:20 Fan Frenzy: From Admirers to Stalkers 12:05 Showbiz Secrets: Top of the Pops & Temptation 13:17 Meeting Ken Dodd and Being Named Diddy 16:24 David's Arrangement With An Escort 23:30 Owning Up To His Mistakes, And Experiencing Karma 24:10 Falling In Love At First Sight 26:43 The Blind Date That Led To A New Beginning 28:12 Why David's Current Marriage Works 29:00 A Tropical Wedding 30:30 David's Thoughts On Dating Apps 32:50 The Honesty Box 35:00 David Asks Presenter Siobhan About Her Ex, Nick Ferrari 37:50 Why Music Is The Food Of Love 39:00 David Dispenses His Advice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagoffi... Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate.

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