MacDee started out working in a law firm as an articled clark, while having his own mobile disco on the side.
In the end, he decided to stop working in law and focus on his popular discos.
[3] MacDee worked full-time for the BBC until 1977, before spending eight years at Metro Radio.
[4] He is best known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio Cleveland, BBC Radio Tees and BBC Radio Newcastle including The Late Paddy MacDee Show and Solid Gold Sunday for over 40 years until 2020.
[1] MacDee is married to former television presenter Lyn Spencer in which they have one son together.