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| '''Tim Smith''' (born 16 February 1961 in ]) is and English broadcaster and radio personality in the U.K.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1330071/Vanessa-Feltz-reins-Sarah-Kennedys-BBC-Radio-2-show.html|title=Vanessa Feltz to take reins of Sarah Kennedy's BBC Radio 2 show|last=Nathan|first=Sara|date=24 November 2010|work=]|accessdate=30 March 2011}}</ref> He started out on university radio whilst studying in York. In 1984 he worked for several stations including ] and ]. In April 1989, after a short stint with ], Tim went onto present the weekend early show from 5-7am on ], where he remained until September ]. He also presented the 29 June 1989 episode of '']'' alongside ]. | '''Tim Smith''' (born 16 February 1961 in ]) is and English broadcaster and radio personality in the U.K.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1330071/Vanessa-Feltz-reins-Sarah-Kennedys-BBC-Radio-2-show.html|title=Vanessa Feltz to take reins of Sarah Kennedy's BBC Radio 2 show|last=Nathan|first=Sara|date=24 November 2010|work=]|accessdate=30 March 2011}}</ref> He started out on university radio whilst studying in York. In 1984 he worked for several stations including ] and ]. In April 1989, after a short stint with ], Tim went onto present the weekend early show from 5-7am on ], where he remained until September ]. It was reported at this time that Tim was unfortunately suffering from depression and a battle with alcoholism due to his first wife, Sonia, leaving him. Although after a stint in rehab, he has been sober since February 1991. He also presented the 29 June 1989 episode of '']'' alongside ]. | ||
| From then on, he went on to present the weekday afternoon show on ], ''The GLR Picture Show'' & also presented a phone in pop quiz on the old ], entitled ''Popcall'', which he did for three years. | From then on, he went on to present the weekday afternoon show on ], ''The GLR Picture Show'' & also presented a phone in pop quiz on the old ], entitled ''Popcall'', which he did for three years. | ||
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| Tim can now be heard on ] presenting a Saturday mid-morning programme. | Tim can now be heard on ] presenting a Saturday mid-morning programme. | ||
| In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf. | In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, writing novels and is an avid train spotter. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| | NAME =Smith, Tim | | NAME =Smith, Tim | ||
| | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Timmy, Timbo, Smithy, Smickers | ||
| | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | ||
| | DATE OF BIRTH = 16 February 1961 | | DATE OF BIRTH = 16 February 1961 | ||
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Swindon, England, United Kingdom | ||
| | DATE OF DEATH = 03/08/2011 | | DATE OF DEATH = 03/08/2011 | ||
| | PLACE OF DEATH = London, England, United Kingdom | | PLACE OF DEATH = London, England, United Kingdom | ||
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Tim Smith (born 16 February 1961 in Swindon) is and English broadcaster and radio personality in the U.K. He started out on university radio whilst studying in York. In 1984 he worked for several stations including BBC Radio York and BBC Radio Shropshire. In April 1989, after a short stint with BBC Radio WM, Tim went onto present the weekend early show from 5-7am on BBC Radio 1, where he remained until September 1990. It was reported at this time that Tim was unfortunately suffering from depression and a battle with alcoholism due to his first wife, Sonia, leaving him. Although after a stint in rehab, he has been sober since February 1991. He also presented the 29 June 1989 episode of Top of the Pops alongside Anthea Turner.
From then on, he went on to present the weekday afternoon show on BBC GLR, The GLR Picture Show & also presented a phone in pop quiz on the old BBC Radio 5, entitled Popcall, which he did for three years.
In the mid 1990s, Tim presented programmes for Magic 105.4 & the breakfast show on London's Jazz FM. He joined BBC Radio 2 in 1999 as a co-presenter on Steve Wright in the Afternoon.
Tim can now be heard on BBC Radio Berkshire presenting a Saturday mid-morning programme.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, writing novels and is an avid train spotter.
References
- Nathan, Sara (24 November 2010). "Vanessa Feltz to take reins of Sarah Kennedy's BBC Radio 2 show". Mail Online. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
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