Lynn Parsons
Lynn Parsons | |
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Born | [1] | 27 June 1961
Career | |
Station(s) | Magic Radio (2016–present) Jazz FM (2014–2015) Smooth Radio (2007–2014) BBC Radio 2 (1998–2014) Virgin Radio (1996–1998) BBC Radio 1 (1991–1996) Capital London (1987–1991) |
Style | Presenter |
Country | United Kingdom |
Website | www |
Lynn Margaret Parsons (born 27 June 1961) is a British disc jockey.
Career
Having graduated from college with an
In 1998, Parsons joined BBC Radio 2, taking over the Friday and Saturday overnight slot, where she remained as a full-time presenter until 2003.[2] She was also briefly a presenter of the weekday late show during 1999 whilst fellow DJ Richard Allinson covered the drivetime slot.[2] In 2001, Parsons' show received two hours of phone calls after rival Virgin Radio DJ Jon Holmes requested that his listeners call Parsons to request John Denver's Annie's Song be played.[4] From 2003 she was a stand-in presenter on the network. She had her own early Sunday morning show on Radio 2 from January to April 2010,[5] and later that year stood in for Sarah Kennedy after Kennedy was absent from her Dawn Patrol programme. It was announced on 3 September that Kennedy would not be returning to the network and that Parsons would continue to present the show until a shake up of the Radio 2 schedule in October.[6] In January 2012 it was confirmed she would provide cover for the 6 – 8 am Saturday breakfast slot after Zoe Ball announced her decision to leave the show, and until another regular presenter was appointed.[7]
She joined
On 11 September 2014, the
Her hobbies and interests include Feng Shui, science, the paranormal, English literature, antiques and swimming. She is a regular participant in the 26 mile moonlight walkathon.[2]
References
- ^ Companies House (8 August 2009). "Coco Moon Creations Limited". Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Radio 2 - Presenters - Lynn Parsons". BBC. Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ KISS FM: From Radical Radio To Big Business Archived 9 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine By Grant Goddard.
- ^ Jessica Callan (4 October 2001). "3am: Annie's Throng". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ Plunkett, John (11 March 2010). "Long-running shows move in Radio 2 reshuffle". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- ^ Robinson, James (3 September 2010). "Sarah Kennedy to leave BBC Radio 2". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ^ "Last Radio 2 Saturday show for Zoe Ball". Radio Today. 29 January 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Parsons and Allen join Smooth". Radio Today. 21 March 2007. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ "Smooth Radio finalises new line-up". Music Week. 31 March 2007. p. 2. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Smooth Radio goes national". Radio Today. 4 October 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Parsons replaces Goodier on Smooth Radio". Radio Today. 23 October 2012. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ Plunkett, John (24 February 2014). "Simon Bates dropped by Smooth Radio". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ "Lynn Parsons to host Jazz FM Breakfast". Radio Today. 11 September 2014. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.