Jamie Crick

Jamie Crick
Born 1966
Nationality British
Education Christ's School
Alma mater University of Westminster
Occupation Radio broadcaster, presenter and voice artist
Years active 1988 –
Employer Classic FM, BBC, Jazz FM, Gaydar Radio and Encore Radio

Jamie Crick (born 1966) is a British radio broadcaster. Formerly a presenter on Classic FM; he is now associated with Jazz FM and Encore Radio.[1]

Early life

Born and raised in London, Crick was educated at Christ's School, followed by the University of Westminster where he gained a BA in Communication and Media Studies. Initially working as a Presenter/Producer for BBC Radio 3, hosting a daily three-hour all talk/news breakfast programme, he joined Classic FM in 1994.[2]

Classic FM

While at Classic FM, Crick presented a number of programmes, including 'Opera in the Park' and the record attempt to create the world’s largest orchestra at the magnificent Symphony Hall in Birmingham. He also presented the Sainsbury’’s Classic FM Youth Orchestra concerts and was a regular contributor of reviews and articles to the Classic FM Magazine. He was best known however for his 1-5pm weekday afternoon slot Classic FM Requests show.[3]

In September 2014, it was announced at Crick's contract had not been renewed and he departed from the station shortly after.

Return to BBC and Jazz FM

In October 2014, Crick returned to BBC, hosting a range of programmes across the network.

In September, 2015, it was announced that Crick would be joining Jazz FM; initially as a guest presenter of The Performance Series, he then went on to host the Afternoon Drive slot on the network, from 2pm.[4][5]

Personal life

Crick's hobbies include music, cycling, football and current affairs.

References

  1. ↑ Donovan, Paul (5 October 2014). "Radio Waves: Classic hatchet job" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  2. ↑ "Jamie Crick - Archangel Voices". www.archangelvoices.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "On Jamie Crick's show this week". Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Welcome! Jamie Crick joins Jazz FM". Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Jamie Crick Afternoon Drive". Retrieved 18 May 2018.


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