One of Britain's most familiar radio voices, Smooth Radio presenter Mark Goodier, finds himself at the centre of a painful family drama playing out in London's High Court. The 63-year-old DJ, known for his smooth delivery and celebrity interviews, is locked in a bitter legal confrontation with his own sister over their late mother's £1.5 million estate.
The Heart of the Dispute
The conflict revolves around decisions made by their mother, Patricia Goodier, before her passing. Court documents reveal that Patricia transferred ownership of her £1 million London home to Mark in 2017, while simultaneously making significant cash gifts to his sister, Susan De Ath.
Susan claims their mother lacked the mental capacity to make such important financial decisions and was "subject to undue influence" from her famous son. She's asking the court to set aside the property transfer and redistribute the estate more fairly.
A Brother's Defence
Mark Goodier strongly denies any wrongdoing, insisting his mother was "of sound mind" and made her own independent decisions. Through his legal team, he argues that the property transfer was part of a legitimate inheritance tax planning strategy that their mother had carefully considered.
The radio personality maintains that the financial arrangements reflected their mother's wishes to provide for both children in different ways, with Susan receiving substantial cash sums while Mark received the property.
A Career in the Spotlight
Mark Goodier is no stranger to the public eye, having enjoyed a decades-long career in broadcasting. He's best known for:
- Presenting the UK Top 40 chart show on BBC Radio 1 throughout the 1990s
- His current role on Smooth Radio
- Founding the production company Wise Buddah
- Interviewing countless music legends throughout his career
Family Tensions Surface
The court case has exposed deep rifts within the Goodier family, with both siblings presenting conflicting accounts of their mother's final years and her true intentions regarding her substantial estate.
Legal experts note that inheritance disputes among family members have become increasingly common, particularly as property values have soared, turning modest family homes into valuable assets worth fighting over.
The case continues in the High Court, with both siblings awaiting a judge's decision that will determine the fate of their mother's hard-earned fortune and potentially reshape their family relationships forever.
