Annie Othen

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Annie Othen
BornAnn Rosella Othen
Hornchurch, Essex, England
OccupationBroadcaster and journalist
NationalityBritish

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]

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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] 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, [8] 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.

Later career

Othen joined the BBC in 1993, joining BBC WM at Pebble Mill. [9] 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. [10] [11] With a keen interest in political journalism, notable interviews have made national headlines including the then Home Secretary Jack Straw [12] and Prime Minister David Cameron. She presented the Annie Othen Show on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire broadcasting weekday mornings. [13] Prior to that, she presented the Breakfast Show for six years. In 2011, Annie won a Bronze Gillard award for 'best mid-morning show' [14] and in 2013 was a recipient of a Gold Gillard for radio Impact category. [15] Othen remains a guest presenter on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire. [16]

Othen regularly hosts the annual 'Carols at Warwick Castle' event. [17]

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. [18] She has also been guest lecturer at University of Warwick and lecturer in Radio Production and Presentation at Warwickshire College for sixteen years.

Othen also trained as a dancer and coached a team to the finals of BBC Come Dancing. She once performed for Omar Sharif [19]

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  2. ↑ "'Son shine' in new job. - Free Online Library".
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