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Season 1, Episode 1
The presenter and DJ escapes for a revitalising walk along the Northumberland coast and reflects on his career, growing up and plans for starting a family. Nick explores the streets of Warkworth, Warkworth Hermitage, a retreat carved from a sandstone cliff, and Amble pier
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Nick Grimshaw
(Presenter)
Born:
August 14, 1984
in
Oldham
Best Known For:
Being a Radio 1 DJ and a judge on The X Factor.
Early-life:
Born Nicholas Peter Grimshaw in Oldham on August 14, 1984. He studied Communication and Media Studies at the University of Liverpool. In 2007 he joined Radio 1 to present the youth strand Switch. From August 2008 to May 2009, he hosted Radio 1's Weekend Breakfast Show, and went on to present the 10pm-midnight slot on the station from June 2009.
Career:
Grimshaw's big break came in July 2012 when it was announced he would be replacing Chris Moyles as host of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show. On TV, Grimshaw has hosted Freshly Squeezed, Style the Nation and The Music Show on Channel 4. In 2013, he filmed cameo roles in EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Home and Away. He has appeared as a guest on 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. In 2015, he became a judge on The X Factor.
Quote:
'I can't bear the early mornings.'
Trivia:
In 2014, Grimshaw completed a 12-hour bike ride to raise money for Sport Relief.
Cy Chadwick
(Series producer)
Tony Parker
(Executive producer)
