Tom Edwards (broadcaster)
Tom Edwards | |
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| Born | 20 March 1945 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenter, television announcer |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Known for | Radio City, Radio Caroline, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Thames Television |
| Notable work | Is Anybody There (autobiography) |
Tom Edwards (born 20 March 1945) is a British radio presenter and television announcer, best known for his work on offshore pirate radio stations Radio City and Radio Caroline in the 1960s, as well as his later career with BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, and various television networks, including Thames Television, ATV, and HTV West. He started his career as a journalist for the Eastern Evening News before transitioning to broadcasting, becoming a prominent voice on British radio. Edwards also worked as a television newsreader and announcer, and later overcame personal struggles with alcoholism, chronicling his life in his autobiography Is Anybody There.