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Andy Parfitt was born on 24 September, 1958 in Bristol, England, is an A bbc radio 1 controllers. Discover Andy Parfitt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

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Occupation British radio administrator
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 24 September 1958
Birthday 24 September
Birthplace Bristol, England
Nationality Bristol

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Timeline

1958

Andrew John Parfitt (born 24 September 1958) is the executive director of talent for ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi.

1978

From 1978 to 1979, he was the assistant stage manager at the Bristol Arts Centre.

He later attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

1980

Parfitt joined the BBC in 1980 working as a Studio Manager.

1984

He spent some time with BFBS in the Falkland Islands, before returning to the UK in 1984.

1985

He became a producer in BBC Education in 1985, then joined Radio 4 in 1987 and produced Pick of the Week and Bookshelf.

1989

He helped set up Radio 5, and became the network's Assistant Editor in 1989.

1993

He joined Radio 1 as Chief Assistant to the Controller in 1993.

A year later he was promoted first to Editor, Commissioning and Planning and soon after to Managing Editor.

1996

Parfitt married Laura Druce in 1996 in Bath and North East Somerset.

1997

In 1997, he became the network's Deputy Controller when Matthew Bannister was appointed Director of BBC Radio.

1998

He was the Controller of BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom, and held that role from 1998 to 2011, taking over from Matthew Bannister.

He was also the controller of BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network, BBC Popular Music and BBC Switch.

He was recently appointed Chair of the UK charity Youth Music.

Parfitt went to Ashton Park Comprehensive School in Bower Ashton, Bristol.

He then went to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (now an associate college of UWE).

In March 1998, Parfitt was appointed Controller of Radio 1.

During his time as Controller he refocussed the station on a core target audience of 16-24 year old listeners.

They have two daughters (born July 1998 and April 2001).

They have since divorced.

2002

In 2002, he oversaw the launch of BBC Radio 1Xtra, a digital radio service for fans of new black music.

2004

Subsequently, Parfitt was instrumental in changes to the Radio 1 daytime output including the appointment of Chris Moyles as the Radio 1 Breakfast Show host in January 2004, as well as the 2006 reshuffle which saw Colin Murray move to 10pm.

This saw a sustained improvement in RAJAR ratings with the station reaching the ten million mark in listenership.

Although much of this was down to Moyles (who often referred to Parfitt as 'Parf Daddy'), many other shows, particularly Scott Mills, saw increases.

2006

In July 2006 Parfitt was appointed the BBC's Teen Tzar.

This made him head of all teenage entertainment – with a view of making sure the BBC offers a wider choice to the 11–25 age group.

2007

In July 2007 Parfitt presented a two part series for BBC Radio 4 entitled California Dreaming.

In December 2007 Bob Shennan, the Controller of Five Live moved to Channel 4 to manage its new three radio stations, leaving Parfitt temporarily in charge of Five Live and Five Live Extra and the Asian Network.

In December 2007, Parfitt was criticised for only authorising a cut version of The Pogues "Fairytale of New York", censoring the words 'slut' and 'faggot'.

This decision was later reversed after widespread media coverage, and a decision by sister station Radio 2 to play the track uncensored.

2008

In December 2008 it was announced that Parfitt's role within the BBC was to be expanded and he was taking on the role of Controller of BBC Popular Music in addition to his existing portfolio that included Radio 1, 1Xtra, Asian Network and BBC Switch.

As part of his responsibilities, the Radio 1 controller would also oversee the pan-BBC music event The Electric Proms.

Parfitt had been caretaking the role since Lesley Douglas resigned from the post.

2009

In March 2009, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro along with Radio 1 presenters Chris Moyles, Fearne Cotton and seven other celebrities for Comic Relief 2009.

2011

On 21 July 2011 it was announced Parfitt would leave Radio 1 at the end of July, after 13 years at the station.

He was succeeded as Acting Controller by Ben Cooper.

Parfitt is a Fellow of The Radio Academy.