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{{Short description|British radio presenter}}
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| birth_name = Gideon Jon Quantrill Coe
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| birth_place = [[Canterbury]], [[Kent]], [[England]]
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| known_for = DJ presenter of [[BBC Radio 6 Music]]
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'''Gideon Coe''' (born 22 September 1967) is a radio [[Disc jockey|DJ]], presenter, sportscaster, voiceover artist and journalist. He began his broadcasting career as a child presenter on the [[BBC One]] TV programme ''[[Why Don't You?]]''.
'''Gideon Jon Quantrill Coe''' (born 22 September 1967 in [[Canterbury]], [[Kent]]) is a radio [[Disc jockey|DJ]], presenter, sportscaster, voiceover artist and journalist.


==Early career==
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Coe graduated from [[Coventry|Coventry's]] [[Coventry University|Lanchester Polytechnic]] (now Coventry University) in 1989, gaining a 2.1 in Communication Studies. During his time there he played rhythm guitar with pop/punk band Cradle Song (AKA The Vendetta Men), having previously played in The Strike It Out Gang (featuring Martin-Kid - Curtis, Michael Clarke, Big Chris Bryan and his brother Simon Coe) and A-Bomb, the latter featuring guitarist Mick Corney.
He began his broadcasting career in 1976 as a child presenter on the [[BBC One]] TV programme ''[[Why Don't You?]]''.

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Coe graduated from [[Coventry]]'s [[Coventry University|Lanchester Polytechnic]] (now Coventry University)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/student/into-university/az-uni-colleges/coventry-university-458904.html|title=Coventry University|date=6 August 2015|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=23 May 2021}}</ref> in 1989, gaining a 2.1 in Communication Studies. During his time there he played rhythm guitar with pop/punk band Cradle Song (AKA The Vendetta Men), having previously played in The Strike It Out Gang (featuring Martin-Kid - Curtis, Michael Clarke, Big Chris Bryan and his brother Simon Coe) and A-Bomb, the latter featuring guitarist Mick Corney and drummer Dom Clark.
He began working in local government for [[Kent]] County Council, before starting as a sports broadcaster at BT [[ClubCall]].
He began working in local government for [[Kent]] County Council, before starting as a sports broadcaster at BT [[ClubCall]].


==Radio work==
Coe joined [[BBC GLR]] in 1994 as Breakfast show sports reporter, moving up to joint-presentation duties with [[Fi Glover]]. He won [[Sony Radio Academy Awards|Sony Awards]] in 1995 and 1999 for the Sports show.
Coe joined [[BBC Radio London|BBC GLR]] in 1994<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/60RDgndwrhY8qXKPmXw5FTM/gideon-coe |title=BBC Radio 6 Music - Gideon Coe - Gideon Coe |access-date=2020-04-21 |archive-date=2020-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811014733/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/60RDgndwrhY8qXKPmXw5FTM/gideon-coe |url-status=dead }}</ref> as Breakfast show sports reporter, moving up to joint-presentation duties with [[Fi Glover]]. He won [[Sony Radio Academy Awards|Sony Awards]] in 1995 and 1999 for the Sports show.
He has presented shows on [[BBC Radio Five Live]] and [[BBC Radio 4]], where he became a regular guest on ''[[Loose Ends (radio)|Loose Ends]]''. He has also appeared in TV programmes and was presenter of ''Something for the Weekend'' on [[VH1]] and ''The Live Six Show'' on [[Sky One]]. He also does voiceovers for [[Five (TV)|Channel Five]] as well as contributing to ''[[The Guardian]]''.
He has presented shows on [[BBC Radio 5 Live]] and [[BBC Radio 4]], where he became a regular guest on ''[[Loose Ends (radio)|Loose Ends]]''. He has also appeared in TV programmes and was presenter of ''Something for the Weekend'' on [[VH1]] and ''The Live Six Show'' on [[Sky 1|Sky One]]. He also does voiceovers for [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel Five]] as well as contributing to ''[[The Guardian]]''.


He joined [[BBC Radio 6 Music]] in 2002, presenting the 10am-1pm weekday show from the station's launch until October 2007. He won his third Sony Award in 2003 for his work presenting the mid-morning show. On 22 October 2007 Coe's show was moved to 10pm-1am, Mondays to Thursdays. He now broadcasts 9pm-12 midnight. While the mid-morning show featured live sessions in the 6 Music Hub, the late show specialises in featuring varied sessions and gigs recorded for the archives of BBC Radio.
He joined [[BBC Radio 6 Music]] in 2002, presenting the 10{{nbsp}}am{{snd}}1{{nbsp}}pm weekday show from the station's launch until October 2007.<ref name="Mahoney">Mahoney, Elizabeth (2010) "[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2010/jan/07/gideon-coe-6music-radio-review Gideon Coe]", ''[[The Guardian]]'', 7 January 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2016</ref> He won his third Sony Award in 2003 for his work presenting the mid-morning show. On 22 October 2007 Coe's show was moved to 10{{nbsp}}pm{{snd}}1{{nbsp}}am, Mondays to Thursdays. This was followed by a move to 9{{nbsp}}pm{{snd}}midnight on Mondays to Thursdays in June 2008 - a slot he has maintained for more than 13 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/05_may/20/6music.shtml |title= Press Releases: Lauren Laverne joins 6 Music |publisher = [[BBC]] |date= 20 May 2008 |accessdate= 28 June 2021 }}</ref><ref name="Mahoney" /> While the mid-morning show featured live sessions in the 6 Music Hub, the late show specialises in featuring varied sessions and gigs recorded for the archives of BBC Radio.


On 11 February 2024, Coe, sitting in for [[Cerys Matthews]], hosted the last 6 Music programme from [[Wogan House]] after 18 years. The station has now moved back in to [[Broadcasting House]].
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Coe is the son of accomplished Jazz musician [[Tony Coe]]. He has three brothers, is married and has a son named Nat Strummer. A [[pescatarian]], he is a fan of [[Tottenham Hotspur FC]] and of [[The Clash]]. He is known affectionately amongst friends and colleagues as "Giddo."

==Personal life==
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Coe is the son of jazz musician [[Tony Coe]]. He has three brothers, is married and has a son named Nathaniel. A [[pescatarian]], he is a fan of [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] and of [[The Clash]].{{cn|date=January 2023}}

==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{bbc programme|b0072l9v|Gideon Coe}}
* {{IMDb name|id=3972409|name=Gideon Coe}}
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mf2c ''Riley & Coe''] (BBC Radio 6 Music)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzfQeaOr0wg Gideon performing with The Vendetta Men]<!--Official-->
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzfQeaOr0wg Gideon performing with The Vendetta Men]<!--Official-->


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Revision as of 16:00, 12 February 2024

Gideon Coe
Coe in 2005
Born
Gideon Jon Quantrill Coe

(1967-09-22) 22 September 1967 (age 57)
Canterbury, Kent, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesThe Guv'nor
Alma materLanchester Polytechnic
Occupationradio presenter
Years active1976–present
Known forDJ presenter of BBC Radio 6 Music
ParentTony Coe

Gideon Jon Quantrill Coe (born 22 September 1967 in Canterbury, Kent) is a radio DJ, presenter, sportscaster, voiceover artist and journalist.

Early career

He began his broadcasting career in 1976 as a child presenter on the BBC One TV programme Why Don't You?.

Coe graduated from Coventry's Lanchester Polytechnic (now Coventry University)[1] in 1989, gaining a 2.1 in Communication Studies. During his time there he played rhythm guitar with pop/punk band Cradle Song (AKA The Vendetta Men), having previously played in The Strike It Out Gang (featuring Martin-Kid - Curtis, Michael Clarke, Big Chris Bryan and his brother Simon Coe) and A-Bomb, the latter featuring guitarist Mick Corney and drummer Dom Clark. He began working in local government for Kent County Council, before starting as a sports broadcaster at BT ClubCall.

Radio work

Coe joined BBC GLR in 1994[2] as Breakfast show sports reporter, moving up to joint-presentation duties with Fi Glover. He won Sony Awards in 1995 and 1999 for the Sports show. He has presented shows on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 4, where he became a regular guest on Loose Ends. He has also appeared in TV programmes and was presenter of Something for the Weekend on VH1 and The Live Six Show on Sky One. He also does voiceovers for Channel Five as well as contributing to The Guardian.

He joined BBC Radio 6 Music in 2002, presenting the 10 am – 1 pm weekday show from the station's launch until October 2007.[3] He won his third Sony Award in 2003 for his work presenting the mid-morning show. On 22 October 2007 Coe's show was moved to 10 pm – 1 am, Mondays to Thursdays. This was followed by a move to 9 pm – midnight on Mondays to Thursdays in June 2008 - a slot he has maintained for more than 13 years.[4][3] While the mid-morning show featured live sessions in the 6 Music Hub, the late show specialises in featuring varied sessions and gigs recorded for the archives of BBC Radio.

On 11 February 2024, Coe, sitting in for Cerys Matthews, hosted the last 6 Music programme from Wogan House after 18 years. The station has now moved back in to Broadcasting House.

Personal life

Coe is the son of jazz musician Tony Coe. He has three brothers, is married and has a son named Nathaniel. A pescatarian, he is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur and of The Clash.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Coventry University". The Independent. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  2. ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Gideon Coe - Gideon Coe". Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b Mahoney, Elizabeth (2010) "Gideon Coe", The Guardian, 7 January 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2016
  4. ^ "Press Releases: Lauren Laverne joins 6 Music". BBC. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2021.


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