Annie Nightingale

Radio Host

Birthday April 1, 1940

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace London, England

DEATH DATE Jan 11, 2024 (83)

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About

English radio and television presenter sometimes known as simply "Annie," who was the first female presenter on BBC Radio 1. She presented on the show The Old Grey Whistle Test for eleven years. 

Before Fame

She attended the Polytechnic of Central London School of Journalism and wrote for publications like the Daily Express, the Daily Sketch, and Cosmopolitan magazine.

Trivia

She was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2002 for her work in radio broadcasting. She once held the World Record for the longest career as a female radio presenter.

Family Life

She was born in London, England, but traveled all over the world working at music festivals.

Associated With

She took over for radio presenter Bob Harris on The Old Grey Whistle Test show.