Age, Biography and Wiki
John Waite was born on 26 February, 1951 in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, is an A british male journalist. Discover John Waite'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 73 years old?
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73 years old |
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Pisces |
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26 February 1951 |
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26 February |
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Staffordshire, United Kingdom |
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United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous journalist with the age 73 years old group.
John Waite Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, John Waite height not available right now. We will update John Waite's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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John Waite Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Waite worth at the age of 73 years old? John Waite’s income source is mostly from being a successful journalist. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated John Waite's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Winston Anthony John Waite (born 26 February 1951) is a presenter on British radio and occasionally television.
He has worked at the BBC since 1973.
He was born in Stoke-on-Trent and raised in nearby Kidsgrove in Staffordshire.
His father ran a corner shop.
He went to Sandbach School in Sandbach and Wilmslow County Grammar School for Boys in Wilmslow from the age of 15.
He gained seven O levels, and A levels in English, history and French.
He studied English and American literature at the University of Manchester.
He joined the BBC as a graduate trainee in 1973.
He then became a news presenter for BBC Radio London, before joining BBC Radio 4 as a presenteer in 1986.
Waite presents the BBC Radio 4 lunchtime consumer programme You and Yours, and the consumer affairs programme Face the Facts, having joined the programmes in 1986.
He has also presented documentaries, including an exclusive interview with witness "Bromley", the teenage girl whose outbursts during cross-questioning at the Old Bailey brought the Damilola Taylor murder trial to a halt.
This particular broadcast led to "Bromley" being invited to 10 Downing Street to discuss ways of better protecting vulnerable young people giving evidence in court.
He says the worst moment in his career was being so keen to get his microphone close to Prince Charles that he stood heavily on his toe.
Waite was a spokesperson while his cousin, Terry Waite, was held hostage in Beirut in the 1990s.
He remembers presenting a special programme for his cousin, which Terry managed to hear.
Waite has received numerous awards including a Radio Oscar (Sony) for Broadcaster of the Year.
He also hosts Pick of the Week on Radio 4.
Waite has also fronted the National Trust Magazine's audio version since its inception, and is the voice on The Economist’s weekly podcast.
In 1990 a John Waite BBC Radio 4 broadcast was sampled by electronic band The Orb and used on their Little Fluffy Clouds single.
At the beginning of the track John Waite can clearly be heard saying "Over the past few years, to the traditional sounds of an English summer, the drone of lawnmowers, the smack of leather on willow, has been added a new noise...".
The Single went on to be a Number 10 hit on a 1993 re-release.
John Waite does volunteer work as a guide & commentator to groups of people visiting the western part of the Highgate Cemetery.
