Annie Othen

Othen 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 CWR 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]

Othen 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]