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]
Annie Othen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ann Rosella Othen Hornchurch, Essex, England |
| Occupation | Broadcaster and journalist |
| Nationality | British |
Education
editOthen attended 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
editOthen 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
editOthen 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
editOthen 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
editOthen was a 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]
References
edit- ^ "Meet presenter Annie Othen".
- ^ "'Son shine' in new job. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "BBC Radio Oxford - Annie Othen".
- ^ "BBC local radio award nominations out". 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Ariel - Radio Humberside wins station of the year at Gillards". Archived from the original on 17 January 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Ed Lowe: Annie othen interview mid morning presenter BBC Coventry & Worwixkshire". 30 May 2007.
- ^ "KPS.ORG.UK Mercia Sound Presenter - Annie Othen". Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "XTRA AM - Classic Hit Radio 1152 & 1359". Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ^ "Meet presenter Annie Othen".
- ^ "'Son shine' in new job. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "Ed Lowe: Annie othen interview mid morning presenter BBC Coventry & Worwixkshire". 30 May 2007.
- ^ HighBeam
- ^ "BBC Radio Oxford - Annie Othen".
- ^ "Ariel - Newcastle triumphs at Gillard awards". Archived from the original on 2 August 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Ariel - Radio Humberside wins station of the year at Gillards". Archived from the original on 17 January 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Radio host Annie Othen leaves BBC tomorrow". 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Carols at Warwick Castle - Annie Othen". Archived from the original on 31 December 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "The Mada Java University's Podcast".
- ^ "Meet presenter Annie Othen".