Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Guy Vine (born 17 May, 1965) is an English presenter, broadcaster and journalist. He is best known as the host of his own BBC Radio 2 programme which presents news, views, interviews with live guests and popular music. He is known for his direct interview style, and exclusive reporting from war-torn areas throughout Africa.
Vine is also the host of the long-running quiz show, Eggheads, and in 2015 was a contestant in the 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Personal background
Jeremy Vine was born in Epsom, Surrey. He is the elder son of Guy Vine and Diana Tillett. His younger brother is the comedian Tim Vine. Jeremy is married to BBC News presenter Rachel Schofield. The couple married in September 2002 in East Devon, and have two daughters.
Jeremy was educated at Lynton Preparatory School in Ewell, then Aberdour School in Burgh Heath, and then Epsom College. He played the drums in a band called the Flared Generation. At Durham University (Hatfield College), he graduated with a 2:2 undergraduate degree in English.