Paddy O'Connell

Paddy O'Connell (born 11 March 1966 in Guildford, Surrey) is an English television and radio presenter, working mainly for the BBC.

He presents BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House programme each Sunday morning. He is also an occasional presenter of Radio 4's PM programme. O'Connell is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Education

Paddy O'Connell was educated at Gresham's School and the University of Aberdeen.

Career

Patrick O'Connell began his broadcasting career in 1989 on the BBC's local radio trainee scheme, leading to five years spent as a BBC local radio reporter in Devon, Essex and Cleveland. He then joined BBC Radio Five Live at its launch in 1994, before moving to the US to present BBC World Service's The World programme. O'Connell has also presented and reported for a range of other radio stations across the world, including in Australia and Canada.

In 1997, O'Connell became BBC News' North America Business Correspondent and Wall Street anchor, based in New York City. He appeared regularly on BBC World, BBC News 24 and BBC One news bulletins reporting on and presenting business news. He was the main US-based anchor for the BBC's World Business Report programme, on BBC World and BBC News 24, on which he became well known for his laid back but incisive style, and deadpan delivery.

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Leo O'Connell

Leo Anthony O'Connell (August 31, 1883 – August 15, 1934) was an American amateur football player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

In 1904 he was a member of the St. Rose Parish team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament. He played in three of the four matches.

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