Career
Pete moved to London in 2004 after studying Multimedia Design at De Montfort University in Leicester. After working as a graphic designer for three years, he gained work experience, and in turn full employment on The Lauren Laverne Breakfast Show in 2006. When Laverne left the show to pursue other projects, he remained on Xfm, but as the Co-presenter of the Alex Zane Breakfast Show.
As a radio producer, Donaldson has produced shows from the likes of Adam and Joe, Paul Tonkinson, and Shaun Keaveny
He also co-presents a specialist Punk Show on the station called XPunk with Xfm DJ Phil Clifton, which airs every Saturday on Xfm.
From December 2008, Donaldson made his solo presenting debut on Early Breakfast on Xfm from 2–6 am Friday–Sunday. He quickly became a fans favourite and caught the attention of rival radio station Absolute Radio.
In 2008, Pete joined The Football Ramble podcast as co-presenter and producer
In the summer of 2009 he began co-hosting a show on BBC 6Music alongside Danny Wallace, covering for Adam and Joe for 7 weeks.
He also introduces shows on the digital channel DMAX, ITV2 and 4Music and hosted the Hit40UK chart on 4Music until July 2010.
In May 2011 Donaldson moved to Absolute Radio and can be found presenting on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday to Friday on Absolute Radio 00s. In 2013, Donaldson transferred to Absolute Radio's Evening Show.
Most recently he has co-hosted a Spotify radio show with Alex Zane celebrating re-defined classics.
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