Charles Nove
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Charles Alexis Nove born (29 June 1960) in London
, is a long standing news and continuity voiceover announcer for BBC radio and television. In recent years he has provided holiday relief for BBC Radio 2
and what used to be Saga Radio in Scotland, and following John Marsh
's retirement in February 2007 he became one of the regular newsreaders on the flagship breakfast show "Wake Up to Wogan
" until the show's demise in 2009. He was also the London studio technical operator when Terry Wogan
presented his Radio 2 show from various locations around Europe during coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest
and other outside broadcasts in the UK.
Since lending his voice to Glasgow's Hospital Broadcasting Service in 1976, Nove has in the past served as a co-presenter and announcer on the original Come Dancing
and announcer again for the gameshow Wipeout
since 1995. He has also served as a BBC 1 continuity announcer and has presented Radio programmes on Radio 2, Jazz FM
, Magic FM and many others. For several years, he was also the presenter of the 'EuroMix' in-flight audio entertainment channel, exclusive to Emirates Airlines, showcasing artists such as Regy Clasen and Paola e Chiara
. Long-haul passengers on BMI flights are guided through a special in-flight Yoga session presented by Nove on their Relaxation Channel. Nove has covered for regular National Lottery announcer Alan Dedicoat
. Since May 2011 Charles Nove has been a presenter on BBC Radio Oxford, where he broadcasts on Sunday mornings between 6 and 9.
Nove is the co-owner of a Routemaster
bus, with Ken Bruce
, Alan Dedicoat
, Steve Madden and David Sheppard
. On the Wogan
show Nove was well known for his impersonation of Cyril "Blakey" Blake
, the inspector from the classic 1970s television sitcom On The Buses
.
Nove is the subject of Half Man Half Biscuit
's "Nove on the Sly", a track from their 2000 album Trouble Over Bridgwater
.
Charles is a son of leading Soviet historian Alec Nove.
London
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, is a long standing news and continuity voiceover announcer for BBC radio and television. In recent years he has provided holiday relief for BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
and what used to be Saga Radio in Scotland, and following John Marsh
John Marsh (newsreader)
John Marsh is a freelance newsreader on BBC Radio 2."Boggy", as he has been nicknamed by Terry Wogan, is from Sussex, and was originally a cameraman. However, a radio opportunity came up, and he ended up in BBC Radio 4. In 1982 he transferred to Radio 2. Marsh presented various radio shows, but...
's retirement in February 2007 he became one of the regular newsreaders on the flagship breakfast show "Wake Up to Wogan
Wake Up to Wogan
Wake Up to Wogan was the most listened to radio show in the United Kingdom and the flagship breakfast programme broadcast on BBC Radio 2. The show was presented by Sir Terry Wogan who fronted WUTW from 4 January 1993; he had previously presented the breakfast show between 1972 and 1984, but the...
" until the show's demise in 2009. He was also the London studio technical operator when Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
presented his Radio 2 show from various locations around Europe during coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
and other outside broadcasts in the UK.
Since lending his voice to Glasgow's Hospital Broadcasting Service in 1976, Nove has in the past served as a co-presenter and announcer on the original Come Dancing
Come Dancing
Come Dancing was a BBC TV ballroom dancing competition show that ran on and off from 1949 to 1998, becoming one of television's longest-running shows....
and announcer again for the gameshow Wipeout
Wipeout (UK game show)
Wipeout was a British game show based on the original US format that aired on BBC1 from 25 May 1994 to 3 December 2002. The show was originally hosted by Paul Daniels from 1994 to 1997, then Bob Monkhouse took over from 1998 to 2002.-Format:...
since 1995. He has also served as a BBC 1 continuity announcer and has presented Radio programmes on Radio 2, Jazz FM
Jazz FM
Jazz FM may refer to:*Jazz FM , a digital jazz radio station in the United Kingdom.*102.2 Jazz FM, a defunct radio station based in London, England.*100.4 Jazz FM, a defunct radio station based in Manchester, England....
, Magic FM and many others. For several years, he was also the presenter of the 'EuroMix' in-flight audio entertainment channel, exclusive to Emirates Airlines, showcasing artists such as Regy Clasen and Paola e Chiara
Paola e Chiara
Paola e Chiara is a pop duo consisting of two sisters born in Milan, Italy.Their national career began when the manager of Max Pezzali's pop band 883 saw the sisters playing in Milan, and signed them to the band...
. Long-haul passengers on BMI flights are guided through a special in-flight Yoga session presented by Nove on their Relaxation Channel. Nove has covered for regular National Lottery announcer Alan Dedicoat
Alan Dedicoat
Alan Dedicoat is an announcer and on various programmes on BBC One and BBC Radio 2; he is probably best known as the "Voice of the Balls" on the National Lottery programmes on BBC One. He also reads the news on BBC Radio 2 where he is nicknamed Deadly.-Early Life:He was born on 1 December 1954...
. Since May 2011 Charles Nove has been a presenter on BBC Radio Oxford, where he broadcasts on Sunday mornings between 6 and 9.
Nove is the co-owner of a Routemaster
Routemaster
The AEC Routemaster is a model of double-decker bus that was built by Associated Equipment Company in 1954 and produced until 1968. Primarily front-engined, rear open-platform buses, a small number of variants were produced with doors and/or front entrances...
bus, with Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
, Alan Dedicoat
Alan Dedicoat
Alan Dedicoat is an announcer and on various programmes on BBC One and BBC Radio 2; he is probably best known as the "Voice of the Balls" on the National Lottery programmes on BBC One. He also reads the news on BBC Radio 2 where he is nicknamed Deadly.-Early Life:He was born on 1 December 1954...
, Steve Madden and David Sheppard
David Sheppard (broadcaster)
David Thomas Sheppard is a presenter on BBC Local Radio.He is currently to be heard broadcasting on BBC Radio Devon's 'Shep and Jo Show' with Jo Loosemore each weekday afternoon 3 till 7.- Early life and career :...
. On the Wogan
Wake Up to Wogan
Wake Up to Wogan was the most listened to radio show in the United Kingdom and the flagship breakfast programme broadcast on BBC Radio 2. The show was presented by Sir Terry Wogan who fronted WUTW from 4 January 1993; he had previously presented the breakfast show between 1972 and 1984, but the...
show Nove was well known for his impersonation of Cyril "Blakey" Blake
Blakey
Blakey is a surname, and may refer to:* Art Blakey* George Blakey* John Blakey* Marion Blakey* Michael Blakey* Richard Blakey* G. Robert Blakey, a law professor and an expert on organized crime* Cyril "Blakey" Blake, an inspector in sitcom On The Buses...
, the inspector from the classic 1970s television sitcom On The Buses
On The Buses
On the Buses was a British situation comedy created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney which was broadcast in the UK from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The Rag Trade and Meet the Wife were for the BBC, but the Corporation rejected On the Buses, not seeing much comedy potential...
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Nove is the subject of Half Man Half Biscuit
Half Man Half Biscuit
Half Man Half Biscuit, often "HMHB", are an English rock band from Birkenhead, Merseyside, active since the mid-1980s, known for satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs. The group comprises Nigel Blackwell , Neil Crossley , Ken Hancock , and Carl Henry...
's "Nove on the Sly", a track from their 2000 album Trouble Over Bridgwater
Trouble Over Bridgwater
Trouble Over Bridgwater is the eighth album by UK rock band Half Man Half Biscuit, released in 2000. The title is a play on words, based on the Simon & Garfunkel classic, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"...
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Charles is a son of leading Soviet historian Alec Nove.