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Sharp later worked for [[Independent Radio News|IRN]]/[[LBC]], [[Radio Tay]] and [[Channel 4 News]] between the United States and the UK, before returning to the BBC. During the 1980s Sharp was the [[BBC News]] correspondent in [[California]] and the [[Pacific Northwest]] of the [[United States]].<ref name=Salem>[http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x1690078850/And-now-for-a-BBC-reporter-who-is-completely-different?keyword=topstory And now for a BBC reporter who is completely different] SalemNews.com, 12 June 2009</ref> |
Sharp later worked for [[Independent Radio News|IRN]]/[[LBC]], [[Radio Tay]] and [[Channel 4 News]] between the United States and the UK, before returning to the BBC. During the 1980s Sharp was the [[BBC News]] correspondent in [[California]] and the [[Pacific Northwest]] of the [[United States]].<ref name=Salem>[http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x1690078850/And-now-for-a-BBC-reporter-who-is-completely-different?keyword=topstory And now for a BBC reporter who is completely different] SalemNews.com, 12 June 2009</ref> |
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When the BBC started the news and sport station Radio 5 Live in 1994, Sharp came up with the idea for the night programme.<ref name=Salem/> Since its launch he has been one of the two regular presenters, currently presenting the programme from a studio in his home in [[Marblehead, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/7943232/Rhod-Sharp-manages-to-escape-BBCs-costly-exodus-to-Salford.html|title=Rhod Sharp manages to escape BBC's costly exodus to Salford|publisher=The Telegraph|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2012/08/03/rhod-sharp-hosts-bbc-radio-all-night-news-show-for-audiences-live-from-north-shore/d8wRnBBPoMwoe6TYY0yFQL/story.html|title=The BBC, live from Marblehead|author=Joseph P. Kahn|publisher=[[Boston Globe]]|date=3 August 2012|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref> |
When the BBC started the news and sport station Radio 5 Live in 1994, Sharp came up with the idea for the night programme.<ref name=Salem/> Since its launch he has been one of the two regular presenters, currently presenting the programme from a studio in his home in [[Marblehead, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/7943232/Rhod-Sharp-manages-to-escape-BBCs-costly-exodus-to-Salford.html|title=Rhod Sharp manages to escape BBC's costly exodus to Salford|publisher=The Telegraph|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2012/08/03/rhod-sharp-hosts-bbc-radio-all-night-news-show-for-audiences-live-from-north-shore/d8wRnBBPoMwoe6TYY0yFQL/story.html|title=The BBC, live from Marblehead|author=Joseph P. Kahn|publisher=[[Boston Globe]]|date=3 August 2012|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref> The ''[[Washington Post]]'' once described the show as probably the best night-time radio show in the world.<ref name=WLocal/> |
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In 2001 he was on the second commercial flight to [[New York City]] after [[September 11, 2001 attacks|11 September]] to give in-depth analysis of the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. He also presented 5 Live's programmes on the American presidential and congressional elections. He has become instrumental in giving wider coverage on British radio of sports like [[baseball]] and [[American football]], presenting its live broadcasts of the [[World Series]] and the [[Super Bowl]]. |
In 2001 he was on the second commercial flight to [[New York City]] after [[September 11, 2001 attacks|11 September]] to give in-depth analysis of the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. He also presented 5 Live's programmes on the American presidential and congressional elections. He has become instrumental in giving wider coverage on British radio of sports like [[baseball]] and [[American football]], presenting its live broadcasts of the [[World Series]] and the [[Super Bowl]]. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Whilst broadcasting from San Francisco in the early 1980s, Sharp met his wife Vicki Staveacre.<ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL/> The couple moved to London in the 1980s, where Sharp later created ''Up All Night''. Following 9/11, the couple took a two-month sabbatical in [[Harvard, MA]]. On forays to [[North Shore]], they became enamored with Marblehead. In 2004, they bought a small apartment in the seaside town, and |
Whilst broadcasting from San Francisco in the early 1980s, Sharp met his wife Vicki Staveacre.<ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL/> The couple moved to London in the 1980s, where Sharp later created ''Up All Night''. Following 9/11, the couple took a two-month sabbatical in [[Harvard, MA]]. On forays to [[North Shore]], they became enamored with Marblehead. In 2004, they bought a small apartment in the seaside town, and in 2007 moved to their present home, an 18th-century house in Marblehead’s Old Town section.<ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL/><ref name=WLocal>{{cite web|url=http://www.wickedlocal.com/marblehead/news/x1581985691/BBC-broadcaster-to-discuss-Avery-s-Fall-at-Marblehead-Museum#axzz2IwvHbY8B|title=BBC broadcaster to discuss ‘Avery’s Fall’ at Marblehead Museum|publisher=WickedLocal.com|date=6 October 2011|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Sharp intends to apply for [[US Citizen]]ship in 2013.<ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL/> |
Sharp intends to apply for [[US Citizen]]ship in 2013.<ref name=BGlobeTYY0yFQL/> |
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Rhoderick "Rhod" Sharp (born 1953 in Perth) is a Scottish broadcaster, best known as a presenter of Up All Night on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Early life
After being educated at Perth Academy, he took a degree at the University of Aberdeen.
Journalism career
In 1976, he was offered both the opportunity to study for a Masters at Princeton University combining literature, theater, and politics; and join the BBC's journalistic training programme.[1] After completing his one year MA, he joined the BBC in 1977 as a trainee journalist.
Sharp later worked for IRN/LBC, Radio Tay and Channel 4 News between the United States and the UK, before returning to the BBC. During the 1980s Sharp was the BBC News correspondent in California and the Pacific Northwest of the United States.[2]
When the BBC started the news and sport station Radio 5 Live in 1994, Sharp came up with the idea for the night programme.[2] Since its launch he has been one of the two regular presenters, currently presenting the programme from a studio in his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts.[3][1] The Washington Post once described the show as probably the best night-time radio show in the world.[4]
In 2001 he was on the second commercial flight to New York City after 11 September to give in-depth analysis of the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. He also presented 5 Live's programmes on the American presidential and congressional elections. He has become instrumental in giving wider coverage on British radio of sports like baseball and American football, presenting its live broadcasts of the World Series and the Super Bowl.
Personal life
Whilst broadcasting from San Francisco in the early 1980s, Sharp met his wife Vicki Staveacre.[1] The couple moved to London in the 1980s, where Sharp later created Up All Night. Following 9/11, the couple took a two-month sabbatical in Harvard, MA. On forays to North Shore, they became enamored with Marblehead. In 2004, they bought a small apartment in the seaside town, and in 2007 moved to their present home, an 18th-century house in Marblehead’s Old Town section.[1][4]
Sharp intends to apply for US Citizenship in 2013.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Joseph P. Kahn (3 August 2012). "The BBC, live from Marblehead". Boston Globe. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ a b And now for a BBC reporter who is completely different SalemNews.com, 12 June 2009
- ^ "Rhod Sharp manages to escape BBC's costly exodus to Salford". The Telegraph. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ a b "BBC broadcaster to discuss 'Avery's Fall' at Marblehead Museum". WickedLocal.com. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2013.