Janice Long
English broadcaster and disc jockey (1955–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Janice Berry (née Chegwin; 5 April 1955 – 25 December 2021), known professionally by her first married name Janice Long, was an English broadcaster who was best known for her work in British music radio.[1] The first female presenter to have a daily music show on BBC Radio 1, Long also appeared on other BBC Radio stations, such as BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio WM, and BBC Radio 6 Music, and was the first female regular presenter on the television chart show Top of the Pops, beginning in 1982.
Janice Long | |
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Born | Janice Chegwin (1955-04-05)5 April 1955 Liverpool, England |
Died | 25 December 2021(2021-12-25) (aged 66) |
Occupation | Radio presenter |
Years active | 1979–2021 |
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Children | 2 |
Relatives | Keith Chegwin (brother) |
Between 2005 and 2021, Long was the Presenter of Moseley Folk and Arts Festival.[2] At the end of her career, Long hosted four nights a week on BBC Radio Wales and Saturday afternoons on Greatest Hits Radio.