Presenting 6 Days A Week on Radio X
Johnny Vaughan is one of the UK’s best-known and well-loved broadcasters. Today Johnny is best known for his hugely successful Radio X Drivetime show.
In 1994 Channel 4 first recognised his TV potential and gave him a slot hosting the cult show Moviewatch, followed by his own weekly chat show Here’s Johnny. His first major role was presenting The Big Breakfast, where his madcap humour and on-air chemistry with Denise Van Outen helped restore viewing figures, and Johnny earnt critical acclaim.
More recently Johnny could be seen reuniting with Denise on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, as well as for a stint on Celebrity Gogglebox, both being a nostalgic hit with viewers!
In 2003 Johnny was recruited by BBC Three to help launch the channel – a unique two-year deal, giving him the freedom to work across a range of different projects, including Johnny Vaughan Tonight and Live At Johnny’s.
2005 saw a return to Channel 4 with Space Cadets, and Johnny travelled to the states to host ABC’s My Kind of Town.
Outside of the studio, Johnny’s vast enthusiasm for history was shared with audiences on Mud Men, the History channel’s internationally successful series, which ran for three seasons and a special.
Johnny has co-written the successful comedies Dead Casual, Top Buzzer and ‘Orrible, the latter of which he starred in opposite Ricky Grover. Johnny was Executive Producer on Kill Your Friends, released in 2015.
In his role as a host, Johnny has covered a wide range of occasions, including Absolute’s ‘Live from Hyde Park’ radio coverage during the London 2012 Olympics. He has explored his love of swing music for BBC Radio 2 and enthused about sport on TalkSport.
Today, Johnny can be heard on the radio six days a week as the host of Radio X’s hit Drivetime show and weekly Kickabout. He continues to Exec Produce 5Live’s Fighting Talk, made by his production company World’s End.
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