Lauren Laverne
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Lauren Cecilia Fisher (née Gofton; born 28 April 1978), known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is an English radio DJ, model, television presenter, author and singer. She was the lead singer and additional guitarist in the alternative rock band Kenickie.[1]
Lauren Laverne | |
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Born | Lauren Cecilia Gofton (1978-04-28) 28 April 1978 (age 46) Sunderland, England |
Education | St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic School |
Alma mater | City of Sunderland College |
Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, broadcaster, singer, author, comedian |
Years active | 1994–present |
Television | The Culture Show 10 O'Clock Live |
Spouse |
Graeme Fisher (m. 2005) |
Children | 2 |
The group's album At The Club reached the top 10, although her greatest chart success came when she performed vocals on Mint Royale's single "Don't Falter". Laverne has presented numerous television programmes, including 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4, and The Culture Show and coverage of the Glastonbury Festival for the BBC. She has also written a published novel entitled Candypop: Candy and the Broken Biscuits. She presents the breakfast show on BBC Radio 6 Music, and in 2018 became the host of the long-running radio show Desert Island Discs.[2][3][4][5]