Steve Jones (game show presenter)
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Stephen Jones (born 1945) is an English Disc Jockey
, television presenter
, Voiceover artist and former musician
. He is most well known for presenting gameshow The Pyramid Game from 1981–1984 and 1989. The game had previously been part of LWT's The Steve Jones Game Show in 1979-1980. He was notable for his large collection of brightly-coloured spectacles. He has an allergy to bees/wasps, where a sting could actually kill him.
In the 1960s, he played as a bassist for Lonnie Donegan
, and formed band Hunt, Lunt & Cunningham.
In 1972, he briefly worked as a disc jockey on BBC Radio 1
, before moving to the BBC Radio 2
early show. In 1974, he joined Radio Clyde. Later he was a stand-in presenter on Radio 2, for the likes of David Hamilton
.
In the mid-1980s he made several appearances in Dictionary Corner on the gameshow Countdown
. He also hosted Jeopardy and Search for a Star. Between 1984-86, he hosted Radio 2's Lunchtime Show between 12 & 2pm. He later moved to a late night spot on Saturdays, before departing when Radio 2 (under Bryant Marriott) changed their music policy for a more easy listening 40s based sound.
He later worked for LBC radio.
Nowadays he mainly works as a voiceover artist, commentating on such events as the Royal Variety Performance and the British Comedy Awards. He provided the Radio Commentary for BBC Radio 2
for the Eurovision Song Contest 1980
.
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, television presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
, Voiceover artist and former musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He is most well known for presenting gameshow The Pyramid Game from 1981–1984 and 1989. The game had previously been part of LWT's The Steve Jones Game Show in 1979-1980. He was notable for his large collection of brightly-coloured spectacles. He has an allergy to bees/wasps, where a sting could actually kill him.
In the 1960s, he played as a bassist for Lonnie Donegan
Lonnie Donegan
Anthony James "Lonnie" Donegan MBE was a skiffle musician, with more than 20 UK Top 30 hits to his name. He is known as the "King of Skiffle" and is often cited as a large influence on the generation of British musicians who became famous in the 1960s...
, and formed band Hunt, Lunt & Cunningham.
In 1972, he briefly worked as a disc jockey on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
, before moving to the 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...
early show. In 1974, he joined Radio Clyde. Later he was a stand-in presenter on Radio 2, for the likes of David Hamilton
David Hamilton
David Hamilton or Dave Hamilton or Davey Hamilton may refer to:*David Hamilton of Cadzow, 3rd Laird of Cadzow Scottish nobleman*David Hamilton Scottish architect...
.
In the mid-1980s he made several appearances in Dictionary Corner on the gameshow Countdown
Countdown (game show)
Countdown is a British game show involving word and number puzzles. It is produced by ITV Studios and broadcast on Channel 4. It is presented by Jeff Stelling, assisted by Rachel Riley, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent. It was the first programme to be aired on Channel 4, and over sixty-five...
. He also hosted Jeopardy and Search for a Star. Between 1984-86, he hosted Radio 2's Lunchtime Show between 12 & 2pm. He later moved to a late night spot on Saturdays, before departing when Radio 2 (under Bryant Marriott) changed their music policy for a more easy listening 40s based sound.
He later worked for LBC radio.
Nowadays he mainly works as a voiceover artist, commentating on such events as the Royal Variety Performance and the British Comedy Awards. He provided the Radio Commentary 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...
for the Eurovision Song Contest 1980
Eurovision Song Contest 1980
The Eurovision Song Contest 1980 was the 25th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 19 April 1980 in The Hague. The presenter was Marlous Fluitsma, although each song was introduced by a presenter from the nation represented...
.