Greg James (DJ)
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Greg James is a British
radio
DJ
at BBC Radio 1
.
Having previously had experience at BBC Radio Norfolk
and Galaxy North East, James started presenting the Early Breakfast show (4.00-6.30am Monday-Friday) in October 2007, replacing the previous incumbents of the slot, JK and Joel
. He worked during this time as a continuity announcer for Dave, although he announced on his Radio 1 show on 6 July 2009 that he wasn't to be continuing his Dave duties due to "streamlining" reasons. On 21 September 2009, he began presenting BBC Radio 1
's afternoon show, replacing Edith Bowman
.
at the University of East Anglia
in Norwich
. During his three years at the university, he presented several shows on the student union
radio station
Livewire 1350AM
, becoming the station manager in 2006. He also presented several breakfast shows on Future Radio
in Norwich during their RSL's before he got his break at BBC Radio 1. He is an alumnus of The Bishop's Stortford High School
, where he was deputy head boy.
who moved from Weekend late-afternoons to Weekday mornings, James moved up from Early Breakfast to an Early Afternoon slot; 1pm to 4pm - replacing Edith Bowman
, who moved to the weekend breakfast slot. His early breakfast show was taken over by Devin Griffin
.
James is also a TV presenter. He presented a TV show for BBC Three called Sun, Sex and Holiday Madness, about British tourists in Magaluf
and Young, Jobless and Living at Home, also for BBC Three
. He has presented Sound
on BBC Two
’s Switch and he hosted the backstage winners' podium at the 2009 Brit Awards
which he did again in 2010. Greg also filmed Cash Mob for BBC Three investigating how teenagers are surviving with the credit crunch, and had a non-speaking cameo role in the Doctor who episode Closing Time
. He is a regular presenter of entertainment news on E24 for the BBC and also MTV News.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
at BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
.
Having previously had experience at BBC Radio Norfolk
BBC Radio Norfolk
BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC Local Radio service for the English county of Norfolk, broadcasting since 11 September 1980. It broadcasts from the studios of BBC East in The Forum, Norwich on 95.1 FM , 104.4 FM , 95.6 FM , 855 kHz AM/MW , 873 kHz AM/MW BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC Local...
and Galaxy North East, James started presenting the Early Breakfast show (4.00-6.30am Monday-Friday) in October 2007, replacing the previous incumbents of the slot, JK and Joel
JK and Joel
Jason King and Joel Ross , known professionally as JK and Joel, are a radio show presenters and are best known for hosting the official UK chart on BBC Radio 1 between 2004 and 2007 and then presented on Virgin Radio UK, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at weekends and covering the breakfast and...
. He worked during this time as a continuity announcer for Dave, although he announced on his Radio 1 show on 6 July 2009 that he wasn't to be continuing his Dave duties due to "streamlining" reasons. On 21 September 2009, he began presenting BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
's afternoon show, replacing Edith Bowman
Edith Bowman
Edith Eleanor Bowman is a Scottish music critic, radio DJ and television presenter. She is mostly known for hosting the weekday afternoon show and from September 2009 weekend morning on BBC Radio 1 and for presenting a variety of music related television shows and music...
.
Education
James studied dramaDrama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
in Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
. During his three years at the university, he presented several shows on the student union
Students' union
A students' union, student government, student senate, students' association, guild of students or government of student body is a student organization present in many colleges and universities, and has started appearing in some high schools...
radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
Livewire 1350AM
Livewire (radio)
Livewire 1350AM is a UK based Student radio station run by students of University of East Anglia...
, becoming the station manager in 2006. He also presented several breakfast shows on Future Radio
Future Radio
Future Radio is a local community radio station serving the City of Norwich in Norfolk and based in the West Norwich suburb of Earlham. The station is part of Future Projects a local development and educational charity...
in Norwich during their RSL's before he got his break at BBC Radio 1. He is an alumnus of The Bishop's Stortford High School
The Bishop's Stortford High School
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a six-form comprehensive secondary school, with a coeducational sixth form, in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England. The school admits boys aged 11 to 16 in the first five forms, with a mixed sixth form of boys and girls aged 16 to 18...
, where he was deputy head boy.
Career
On 21 September 2009 a new schedule was launched on Radio 1. Along with Fearne CottonFearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show...
who moved from Weekend late-afternoons to Weekday mornings, James moved up from Early Breakfast to an Early Afternoon slot; 1pm to 4pm - replacing Edith Bowman
Edith Bowman
Edith Eleanor Bowman is a Scottish music critic, radio DJ and television presenter. She is mostly known for hosting the weekday afternoon show and from September 2009 weekend morning on BBC Radio 1 and for presenting a variety of music related television shows and music...
, who moved to the weekend breakfast slot. His early breakfast show was taken over by Devin Griffin
Devin Griffin
Devin "Dev" Joseph Jordan Griffin is a British actor, radio presenter and DJ who is most commonly known for currently presenting the weekday early breakfast show on BBC Radio 1.-Early life:...
.
James is also a TV presenter. He presented a TV show for BBC Three called Sun, Sex and Holiday Madness, about British tourists in Magaluf
Magaluf
Magaluf is a major holiday resort on the Spanish island of Majorca, primarily catering for the British, German and Scandinavian package holiday market. Magaluf is in the municipality of Calvià and is situated within a group of towns, primarily Torrenova and Palma Nova...
and Young, Jobless and Living at Home, also for BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
. He has presented Sound
Sound (BBC TV series)
Sound was a weekly music, entertainment and chat show that broadcasted on BBC2 as part of the BBC Switch teen strand. It was presented by BBC Radio 1 DJs Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw....
on BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
’s Switch and he hosted the backstage winners' podium at the 2009 Brit Awards
2009 BRIT Awards
The 2009 BRIT Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 18 February 2009. It was the 29th edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. The awards ceremony was held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, and was broadcast live on ITV1 on 18 February at 8pm...
which he did again in 2010. Greg also filmed Cash Mob for BBC Three investigating how teenagers are surviving with the credit crunch, and had a non-speaking cameo role in the Doctor who episode Closing Time
Closing Time (Doctor Who)
"Closing Time" is the twelfth episode of the sixth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, and was first broadcast on BBC One, BBC America and Space on 24 September 2011.-Plot summary:...
. He is a regular presenter of entertainment news on E24 for the BBC and also MTV News.