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Jennie Gow

b. 1977

British broadcaster

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Born 1977. Jennie Gow is a British journalist, presenter, radio personality and television presenter.

Jennie Gow (; born 20 May 1977) is an English radio and television presenter and journalist. She was the presenter on BBC Sport's coverage of MotoGP motorcycle racing for 2010. and from 2007 to 2008 for Five, and since 2006 been the presenter of the Jersey Rally. from 2006, Gow became a presenter on Sky Sports, eventually presenting both Sky Sports News and on-line bulletins.

After Suzi Perry decided to retire at the end of the 2009 series, in March 2010, Gow was announced as the new presenter of the BBC's MotoGP coverage, alongside pit reporter Matt Roberts and commentary team of Charlie Cox and former racer Steve Parrish. Gow was replaced by Roberts as main presenter for the 2011 season.

Gow subsequently temporarily filled in for Natalie Pinkham as BBC Radio 5 Live pit lane reporter for the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix, 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix and permanently on role starting 2012 season.

Gow was also reported to be on the BBC's shortlist of possible anchors to replace departing host Jake Humphrey for their F1 coverage across the 2013 season but lost to Perry. She did stand in for Perry on the Friday of 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix as deputy presenter Lee McKenzie was off ill and Perry was filming for the main programmes.

Gow joined ITV4 in 2014 as presenter of the channel's coverage of the FIA Formula E Championship. Following the rights transfer to the BBC in 2018 Gow has also presented the three races each season the BBC shows on BBC Two.

Gow appeared throughout series three of Netflix series Drive to Survive. Since the beginning of 2021, Gow has been the co-commentator for the English language world feed of Extreme E.

On 13 January 2023, Gow announced on social media that she had suffered a stroke, affecting her speech and ability to write. She returned to work part-time in July 2023 covering the British, Dutch and Las Vegas Grands Prix, before full-time as a presenter and correspondent in 2024.

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BBC Sport, BBC, ESPN, ITV (TV network)

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Who is Jennie Gow?

British broadcaster

When was Jennie Gow born?

Jennie Gow was born on 20 May 1977 in Southampton.

What is Jennie Gow's occupation?

Jennie Gow is a journalist, presenter, radio personality and television presenter.

What nationality is Jennie Gow?

Jennie Gow is British.

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· Wikipedia: Jennie Gow

· Wikidata: Q6177989

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