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| birthname = John Christopher Lowe |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1949|1|25|df=yes}} |
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|birth_place = [[Scotland]] |
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| occupation = [[Journalist]], [[Presenter]], [[Newsreader]] |
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| credits = ''[[BBC News at One]]''<br>''[[BBC News at Six]]''<br>[[PM (Radio 4)|PM]]<br>[[BBC News]] |
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'''John Christopher Lowe''' (born [[Scotland]] 25 January, 1949) is a widely respected news presenter, who worked for [[BBC News]] for 37 years until his retirement on Sunday 4th January 2009. |
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==Biography== |
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He has wide ranging experience as a [[news presenter|newsreader]] on the BBC One Network bulletins,which he used to present, and a panel chairman on radio programmes, such as [[PM (Radio 4)|PM]], which he presented after leaving [[BBC One]]. |
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===Career=== |
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| ⚫ | Lowe was educated at [[Haileybury College]], a famous [[independent school]] near [[Hertford]], about 20 miles from [[London]], and at [[Brasenose College, Oxford |
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| ⚫ | After working as a journalist, he joined the [[BBC]], wide ranging experience as a [[news presenter|newsreader]] on the BBC One Network bulletins,which he used to present. After leaving the news presentation of [[BBC One]], he became a regular panel chairman on radio programmes, such as [[PM (Radio 4)|PM]]. He then presented on the [[BBC News Channel]] on Fridays between 7pm and 10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 7pm and 12 midnight. His co-presenter was [[Annita McVeigh]], and he previously worked with [[Joanna Gosling]]. |
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===Personal life=== |
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His daughter, [[Rebecca Lowe]] is a sports reporter and presenter for [[Setanta Sports]] |
Married, he lived in [[Ealing]], [[West London]]. His daughter, [[Rebecca Lowe]] is a sports reporter and presenter for [[Setanta Sports]], who previously worked at the BBC. |
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He was appointed as a vice-president of [[the Cricket Society]] in 2006. |
Lowe is a member of the General Committee of [[Middlesex County Cricket Club]], and he also chairs its membership sub-committee and Dining Club. He chairs regular forums for both [[The Cricket Society]] and [[Middlesex County Cricket Club]]. He was appointed as a vice-president of [[the Cricket Society]] in 2006. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk BBC] |
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* [http://www.middlesexccc.com Middlesex CCC] |
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* [http://www.cricketsociety.com The Cricket Society] |
* [http://www.cricketsociety.com The Cricket Society] |
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Revision as of 23:54, 7 May 2009
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| Born | John Christopher Lowe 25 January 1949 |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Presenter, Newsreader |
| Notable credit(s) | BBC News at One BBC News at Six PM BBC News |
John Christopher Lowe (born Scotland 25 January, 1949) is a widely respected news presenter, who worked for BBC News for 37 years until his retirement on Sunday 4th January 2009.
Biography
Lowe was educated at Haileybury College, a famous independent school near Hertford, about 20 miles from London, and at Brasenose College, Oxford.
Career
After working as a journalist, he joined the BBC, wide ranging experience as a newsreader on the BBC One Network bulletins,which he used to present. After leaving the news presentation of BBC One, he became a regular panel chairman on radio programmes, such as PM. He then presented on the BBC News Channel on Fridays between 7pm and 10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 7pm and 12 midnight. His co-presenter was Annita McVeigh, and he previously worked with Joanna Gosling.
Personal life
Married, he lived in Ealing, West London. His daughter, Rebecca Lowe is a sports reporter and presenter for Setanta Sports, who previously worked at the BBC.
Lowe is a member of the General Committee of Middlesex County Cricket Club, and he also chairs its membership sub-committee and Dining Club. He chairs regular forums for both The Cricket Society and Middlesex County Cricket Club. He was appointed as a vice-president of the Cricket Society in 2006.
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