Jamie Owen

Jamie Owen presenting on BBC Wales Today

Jamie Owen (born 1967) is a Welsh radio and television presenter. He has been a main presenter on BBC Wales's flagship news programme, BBC Wales Today since 1994 as well as presenting a radio show on BBC Radio Wales

Owen was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire and lived in the nearby town of Pembroke Dock. He was educated at Christ Collaege, Brecon and studied journalism at Cardiff University.

He joined the BBC in 1986 and worked on BBC Radio 4 as a newsreader and announcer. He has presented Songs Of Praise, BBC Breakfast News and BBC Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.

Jamie is also a talented author with three books published by Gomer; Magic Islands, Magic Harbours and Welsh Journeys. These were filmed for the BBC and transmitted in 2002, 2003 and 2005 respectively. They are also available on DVD.

Away from the BBC, Jamie has co-founded Aspect Television, one of Wales' largest independent programme makers for the BBC. Their most recent work has included ‘What Ron Said', shown on BBC One and ‘So What Do You Do All Day', a business series shown on BBC Two.

External links

*Jamie Owen Official Site
*Jamie Owen Unofficial Site