Nick Owen(I)

Educated at Shrewsbury School. Studied at Leeds University and awarded a B.A. (Honours) in Classics. Worked as a journalist at the Doncaster Evening Post, the Birmingham Post and his first work in broadcasting was on BBC Radio Birmingham. He joined ATV Network's sports department and covered football's 1982 World Cup. First met Anne Diamond when he worked as a presenter on regional TV in the Midlands. His great break came when he joined newly launched TV AM as sports presenter. This brought him to national attention and two months later he had replaced David Frost as the main presenter. He shared the stage with Anne Diamond again. This partnership continued until 1986. His next move was to ITV Sport. In 1992 Nick and great friend Anne Diamond moved to the BBC to present the corporation's flagship morning broadcast, Good Morning with Anne and Nick. Poor rating caused the BBC to axe the show in 1996. He has also worked for West Country Television, satellite channels and caused a stir when he interviewed disgraced former TV presenter Frank Bough. Nick loves sport, in particular football and cricket, and keeps active by playing squash.