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Christian O'Connell Biography
Christian O'Connell is one of radio’s most in demand and highly regarded presenters. On the corporate circuit, he is available as a facilitator and awards host.
Award-winning Presenter
With over eight Sony Golds to his name (radio’s Oscars) he presents the breakfast show on Absolute Radio (which used to be Virgin Radio) across the UK to millions. This year his show hit newspaper headlines and became the lead story on the News at Ten when David Cameron came on his show and used industrial language within the first five minutes!
Interviews with Who's Who of Politics & Television
He has also interviewed Chris Martin, Simon Cowell, Bono, Mr T and even the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, called Christian live during his award winning competition Whose Calling Christian? Other interviewees include The Fonz Henry Winkler, William Shatner and Liam Gallagher. Christian is famed for putting his guests at ease and getting more from them than other DJ's. Though with David Cameron maybe relaxing them too much!
Radio 5 Live's 'The Christian O'Connell Solution'
He also presented a weekend show for BBC Radio 5 Live called the Christian O'Connell Solution where each week Christian and three guests try and solve the weeks problems. From Global warming to ways to de-posh David Cameron the show has become appointment radio bringing in guests like David Tennant, Bob Mortimer and Alan Davies. Christian also fronted the much talked about Fighting Talk for 5 Live for which he won a Sony Gold Award.
Televsion Presenter
Christians style is warm, funny and extremely very quick witted. He has also presented TV shows for Sky 1 (Christian O'Connells Sunday Service) and ITV (World Cuppa) and Channel 5 (Live with Christian O'Connell. Pub Ammo). He currently presents martial arts show for Bravo called BAMMA. Christian is a huge martial arts fan and trains in it every week.
Writer
Christian regularly writes for various newspapers and magazines from The Sunday Times and GQ. His first book The Men Commandments came out last year to great reviews and is currently in development as a TV project.
Awards Presenter
Chris is a superb awards host. He has hosted the Commercial Radios Awards Show, The Arqivas, to over 500 of his industry’s peers, as well as the Radio Advertising Bureau's Advertising Awards.
For further information or to book Christian O'Connell, call us at Speakers Corner on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Christian O'Connell News
A selection of relevant news related to Christian O'Connell, Awards Hosts & Presenter and Conference Facilitators, TV Presenters stories. For more information on Christian O'Connell or details as to how to book Christian O'Connell for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Frank Skinner and Christian O’Connell Win at Radio Awards
8th July 2011
Comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner were crowned kings of the airwaves at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, as Feature of the Year winners for their Absolute Radio show. Speakers Corner favourite, Christian O’Connell also took home a gong for his Absolute Radio breakfast show, and Alex Masterley was nominated in the Best Branded Content category for his show on Classic FM.
Speakers Take the Stage at Google Zeitgeist
24th May 2013
Speakers took to the stage at this year’s Google Zeitgeist, where they explored the ideas that affect our social, economic, political and cultural surroundings.
BBC Good Food Show takes Place in Birmingham this Summer
20th May 2013
This year’s BBC Good Food show takes place in Birmingham this summer and is an event to be enjoyed by food lovers and families.
Rebecca Adlington Hopes to Become TV Presenter
17th May 2013
Olympic Gold medallist, Rebecca Adlington has spoken about her hopes of becoming a TV presenter one day.
Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy
15th May 2013
The Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy in order to reduce her chances of breast cancer.
Acts Confirmed for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
10th May 2013
The acts have been confirmed for this year’s Radio 1 Big Weekend, the annual festival takes place from the 24th-26th of May, there will be performances from some of the world’s most famous artists and a host of new artists.
David Walliams' Baby is Born
9th May 2013
TV presenter and awards host, David Walliams and his wife Lara Stone have happily announced the birth of their son and first child.
Line Up Announced for Science 2013
3rd May 2013
The Cheltenham Science Festival is considered to be the country’s number one science festival and this year’s line up has now been announced.
Self-Help Books; A Billion Dollar Industry
30th April 2013
Self-help books are increasingly popular among the British public than ever before and an increased number of us are turning to self help books in the hope that they will solve lives problems.
Jonathan Ross Signs up for British Comedy Awards
26th April 2013
Comedian and Awards host, Jonathan Ross has signed up to host the British Comedy Awards for the next two years.
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