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| In 2009 and 2010 Allan continued his sell out 'audience with' stage shows at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch and at the Mermaid Theatre in Central London. He was supported by fellow LBC presenter Anthony Davis. | In 2009 and 2010 Allan continued his sell out 'audience with' stage shows at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch and at the Mermaid Theatre in Central London. He was supported by fellow LBC presenter Anthony Davis. | ||
| In February 2011 he performed again at the Mermaid Theatre, supported by mind-reader Graham P Jolley. | In February 2011 he performed again at the Mermaid Theatre, supported by mind-reader Graham P Jolley.In a recent airing of his "In conversation",interview,Steve admitted that he had never slept with a woman,and had no regrets about that. | ||
| ==Style of Radio Show== | ==Style of Radio Show== | ||
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For other people named Steve Allen, see Steve Allen (disambiguation).| Steven Allen | |
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| Born | (1954-03-17) 17 March 1954 (age 70) Bromley, Kent, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, radio presenter |
Radio career
Allen has broadcast on LBC radio for over 30 years. He worked as a nightclub disc jockey where he met Dale Winton and subsequently joined the United Biscuits Network, a radio station broadcasting to workers in the United Biscuits' factories. His voice was heard in Scotland, Liverpool, Manchester and London.
UBN closed in 1979 (following the Lorry Drivers' Strike during the Winter of Discontent) and he joined LBC as presenter of the Night Extra programme. 'The Night is Young' was the next series of programmes he presented and when LBC was separated into 1152 AM and 97.3 FM, Allan presented the afternoon show of 'London Talkback Radio' (latterly LBC News 1152) and 'Saturday Night Out'. He has also worked for Blue Danube Radio in Vienna, a station sponsored by the United Nations. He was also the host of Crinkley Bottom radio on Noel's House Party.
His current radio programmes are the early breakfast show between 4am and 6.30am Monday to Friday. In Conversation, his second show for LBC, is broadcast on Sunday at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m and features interviews with guests from the world of entertainment. Highlights include Julie Andrews, Lenny Henry, Victoria Wood, Michael Flatley, Andy Nyman, Paul Daniels, Dale Winton and Paul Zerdin.
In 2006 and 2007 he embarked on a live tour visiting theatres around the London area. All dates sold out within a day of going on sale.
In 2009 and 2010 Allan continued his sell out 'audience with' stage shows at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch and at the Mermaid Theatre in Central London. He was supported by fellow LBC presenter Anthony Davis.
In February 2011 he performed again at the Mermaid Theatre, supported by mind-reader Graham P Jolley.In a recent airing of his "In conversation",interview,Steve admitted that he had never slept with a woman,and had no regrets about that.
Style of Radio Show
His rapid banter with his regular guests takes in news topics as well as incidents and irritations from his daily life.
Even a fellow LBC presenter has been known to be on the receiving end of Allen's comments. In a handover from former The Apprentice contestant James Max, after being introduced by James, Allan said "Oh go away, you boring old windbag!". The following week May was criticising a minor celebrity while reading the newspapers. During the handover Allen said "It's no good nicking MY act!".
TV experience
Allan was one of five presenters of 5's Company. a magazine programme which aired on Channel 5 when it launched in 1997. Other TV credits include Weather Permitting on BSB, Newman and Baddiel! on BBC, Entertainment Now on WTN and Night Male on UK Living.
Diabetes
He has been diagnosed as diabetic and has since promoted testing on and off air.
References
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJPoH9bbcrM&feature=related
- More About Steve Allen, LBC Website
- Steve Allen - Bitesize Podcasts (free to download), most dates
- James Max podcast on Saturday 12th January 2008
- James Max podcast on Saturday 19th January 2008
- IMDB Entry - 5's Company
- Steve Allen LBC Blog, Wednesday 2nd April 2008
External links
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