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About Lauren Laverne
Lauren Laverne, born Lauren Cecilia Fisher on 28 April 1978 in Sunderland, United Kingdom, first made her mark as the lead singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band Kenickie. Their album At The Club reached the top 10, and she later sang vocals on Mint Royale's hit "Don't Falter." Her career spans music, television, and radio: she has presented 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4, as well as The Culture Show and Glastonbury Festival coverage for the BBC. She is also an author, with a novel called Candypop: Candy and the Broken Biscuits.
As a presenter and radio host, Laverne currently fronts the late morning to lunchtime show on BBC Radio 6 Music. In 2018, she became the host of the long-running Desert Island Discs. Her British roots and diverse talents have made her a familiar voice on the airwaves and beyond.
- BirthplaceSunderland, United Kingdom
- EthnicityCaucasian
Frequently asked
What are her most notable achievements in music?
Lauren Laverne was the lead singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band Kenickie, whose album At The Club reached the top 10. She also performed vocals on Mint Royale's single "Don't Falter," which achieved her greatest chart success.
Which television programmes has she presented?
She has presented 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4 and The Culture Show for the BBC, as well as covering the Glastonbury Festival for the BBC.
What is her role at BBC Radio 6 Music?
She presents the late morning to lunchtime show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
What is the name of her novel?
Her novel is called Candypop: Candy and the Broken Biscuits.
Did you know
- Her real name is Lauren Cecilia Fisher, but she is professionally known as Lauren Laverne.
- She has presented both 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4 and The Culture Show for the BBC.
- She became the host of Desert Island Discs in 2018.
- Her novel Candypop: Candy and the Broken Biscuits was published.
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