He also learnt more about the BBC's corporate charity events, including Hackney Weekend,where Radio 1 and BBC Learning celebrated the area's young people with the Radio 1 and 1Xtra Academy earlier this year. The Academy offered practical master-classes and workshops themed around fashion, music, radio, journalism, business, comedy and programming, while young people interviewed well-known celebrities like Rita Ora and Trevor Nelson as live broadcasts from the Academy were played on Radio 1.
Speaking afterwards, Steve said: "It was great to pop along and meet the guys and gals running one of our national icons. In many ways, and as a former broadcaster myself, they are living my dream, and it was great to hear far more about what they do while behind-the-scenes."
Pictured; Steve joins Radio 1 presenter Fearne Cotton