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Jamie Crick

1966 – 2023

British radio broadcaster

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About Jamie Crick

Lived 1966 – 2023 (aged 56–57).

James Leonard Crick (2 August 1966 – 29 August 2023) was a British radio broadcaster. Once a presenter on Classic FM, Encore Radio and Jazz FM, he hosted a show on Scala Radio from March 2019 until his death in 2023.

Early life James Leonard Crick was born on 2 August 1966 in Chelsea, London, where he was also raised. and during his 20 years there he presented a number of programmes, including Opera in the Park and the record attempt to create the world's largest orchestra at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham. He also presented the Classic FM Youth Orchestra concerts and was a regular contributor of reviews and articles to Classic FM Magazine. He was best known for presenting the 1–5 pm weekday afternoon slot, which included Classic FM Requests.

In September 2014, it was announced that Crick's contract had not been renewed and he departed from the station shortly after.

Jazz FM In October 2014, Crick joined Jazz FM, initially as a guest presenter of The Performance Series. He then went on to host the Afternoon Drive slot on the network, from 2 pm and from September 2015 he became the station's breakfast show presenter.

Personal life and death Crick's hobbies included music, cycling, football and current affairs. He died on 29 August 2023, having presented his last show on Jazz FM the previous day. He was 57.

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Important facts

Born
1966, Chelsea
Birth century
Education
Christ's School, University of Westminster
Employers
BBC Radio, Classic FM (UK), Gaydar Radio, Jazz FM (UK)
Also known as
James Leonard Crick

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jamie Crick?

British radio broadcaster

When was Jamie Crick born?

Jamie Crick was born in 1966 in Chelsea.

When did Jamie Crick die?

Jamie Crick died on 29 August 2023.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jamie Crick

· Wikidata: Q50379500

· DBpedia: Jamie Crick

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