Annie Othen
Annie Othen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ann Rosella Othen Hornchurch, Essex, United Kingtom |
| Occupation | Broadcaster and journalist |
| Nationality | British |
Annie Othen is a journalist and broadcaster. She began working in commercial radio in 1983, later joining the BBC in 1993 where she has presented both national and local radio shows.[1][2] Annie has presented the mid-morning show on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.[3] In 2011 she was nominated for a Gillard radio award[4] and again in 2013.[5]
Education
Blackdown High School, Leamington Spa.
Othen gained an honours degree at the University of Warwick in Sociology. Post-graduate studies in Education and associate degree in dance (IDTA).
Early career
Othen started off in press and Public relations for Aga and Rangemaster. In an interview given in 2007 [6] she explained how she got her first job in radio. Annie joined Mercia Sound in 1983[7][8] where she presented the late night show and afternoon shows. After Mercia she worked for a large number of commercial radio stations including launching Xtra Am,[9] Heart FM, and Jazz FM.
TV career
Othen was an integral part of the launch team for the first Cable TV in the Midlands, Coventry Cable TV.[citation needed] Television reporting includes BBC Midlands Today.
Recent career
Othen joined the BBC in 1993, joining BBC WM at Pebble Mill.[10] In 1998 and 1999 she broadcast on BBC Radio 2 presenting late night and early morning shows and has been a contributor to Radio 4.[11][12] With a keen interest in political journalism, notable interviews have made national headlines including the then Home Secretary Jack Straw[13] and Prime Minister David Cameron. She presented the Annie Othen Show on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire broadcasting weekday mornings.[14] Prior to that, she presented the Breakfast Show for six years. In 2011, Annie won a Bronze Gillard award for 'best mid-morning show'[15] and in 2013 was a recipient of a Gold Gillard for radio Impact category.[16] Othen remains a guest presenter on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.[17]
Othen regularly hosts the annual 'Carols at Warwick Castle' event.[18]
Other Work
Othen was lecturer in Radio Production and Journalism at Coventry University for a number of years. In March 2012, she presented a Journalism Masterclass.[19] She has also been guest lecturer at University of Warwick and lecturer in Radio Production and Presentation at Warwickshire College for sixteen years.
Trivia
Othen also trained as a dancer and coached a team to the finals of BBC Come Dancing. She once performed for Omar Sharif[20]
References
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/content/articles/2005/08/30/annie_profile_qa_feature.shtml
- ^ http://www.thefreelibrary.com/'Son+shine'+in+new+job.-a060742383
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7cm
- ^ http://radiotoday.co.uk/2011/09/bbc-local-radio-award-nominations-out/
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/ariel/24741888
- ^ http://edlowecov.blogspot.co.uk/2007/05/annie-othen-interview-mid-morning.html
- ^ http://www.kps.org.uk/mercia/people/annie_othen.htm
- ^ http://www.kps.org.uk/mercia/people/annie_othen.htm
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-09-11. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/content/articles/2005/08/30/annie_profile_qa_feature.shtml
- ^ http://www.thefreelibrary.com/'Son+shine'+in+new+job.-a060742383
- ^ http://edlowecov.blogspot.co.uk/2007/05/annie-othen-interview-mid-morning.html
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60232460.html
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7cm
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/ariel/15400172
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/ariel/24741888
- ^ http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/radio-presenter-annie-othen-leave-8023355
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-12-31. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
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- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/content/articles/2005/08/30/annie_profile_qa_feature.shtml