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Claire Anderson is an English radio DJ, television presenter and voice-over artist. She was the presenter of the Sony-nominated The Late Lounge when it was broadcast on Jazz FM,[1] from 2009 until 2016. She now presents it in its streaming-only format.[2][better source needed] She also remains the station's voice.[3]
Anderson began as a DJ on Whiston Hospital Radio in Prescot, Merseyside. A year later, she joined Rock FM[4][failed verification] and went on to present radio shows across England, including Ocean FM, Power FM,[5] Wave 105 and BBC Radio Solent (2009–2012).[6][7][better source needed]
She became a full-time voice-over artist in 2001, becoming the voice of MTV UK & Ireland shortly thereafter.[7][better source needed]
She has also presented several television shows — including Channel 4's Scientific Eye, ITV's House of Fun and Channel 5's The Mag — and was a showbiz correspondent for Sky.
Her timeslot on Jazz FM was weekdays from 10pm to midnight.
Personal life
editAnderson was educated at Rainford High School in Merseyside,[7][better source needed] and lives in Southampton.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Sony radio awards nominees" - The Guardian, 19 March 2002
- ^ "Late Lounge" - ClaireAnderson.com
- ^ "Jazz FM goes presenter-free late at night" - RadioToday, August 2016Archived 18 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Claire Anderson. Best Rock. Less Talk. Red Rose Rock FM 97.4
- ^ "How to Become a Radio Presenter Part 2: Interview with Power FM’s Claire Anderson"[permanent dead link] - MilitantGinger.com, 2 January 2007
- ^ The Good Life - BBC Radio Solent
- ^ a b c d Claire Anderson's profile at LinkedIn
