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! |