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Annie Othen
Annie presents the morning show

Meet presenter Annie Othen

Did you know our Annie has twinkle toes? Discover more about Ms Othen with our profile.


Q: What's your name?

A: Annie Othen

Q: From?

A: Leamington Spa

Q: Star Sign?

A: A gorgeous Virgo!

Q: Joined the Beeb in?

A: 1993.

Q: What has your career involved so far?

A: After degree and postgraduate studies at the University of Warwick I did some press and PR and then began working in radio in 1983 (ok I was VERY young then!!!). A stint at Mercia Sound (as was) followed and then, in no particular order, I was with Xtra Am, Heart FM, BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM and of course BBC WM.

Q: What does your job involve?

A: Lots of work and for the last five years getting up at 5am! Now I'm civilised getting up at 6.30am to be in for 8am to get ready for a great morning programme from 10pm til 1pm! I also lecture twice a week and have a lively young son who keeps me on my toes!!!

Q: What are you looking forward to most about the new radio station?

A: A fabulous new studio that’s not like the storecupboard we've been in for some years!!! Oh, and getting a normal night's sleep!!!

Q: What's your favourite place in Coventry and Warwickshire?

A: Jephson Gardens in Leamington

Q: Who's your favourite person?

A: Gotta say husband Richard and son Joel but Johnny Depp's a bit of ok!!

Q: What's your favourite hobby?

A: Swimming, learning to ski and baking cakes....

Q: Your favourite food?

A: Avocados and smoked salmon darling!!!

Q: Your favourite drink?

A: Gin n tonic

Q: Favourite song?

A: So many so many but Fleetwood Mac's Everywhere is a favourite.

Q: Favourite film?

A: Fred Astaire in Top Hat

Q: Give us a fascinating fact about yourself:

A: I once danced in front of Omar Sharif!

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