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CodeDS/UK/13701
NameLong; Janice (1955-2021); English radio presenter
Variations of NameJanice Berry
AliasJanice Chegwin
Dates1955-2021
GenderFemale
Place of Birth/OriginLiverpool, England, United Kingdom (born)
RelationshipsSister of Keith Chegwin, radio presenter
BiographyJanice Berry (5 April 1955-25 December 2021), known professionally by her first married name Janice Long, was an English broadcaster who was best known for her work in British music radio. In a career that spanned five decades, she became the first woman (same as Annie Nightingale) to have her own daily music show on BBC Radio 1. She also appeared on other BBC Radio stations, such as BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio WM, and BBC Radio 6 Music, and was a regular presenter on the television chart show Top of the Pops.

At the end of her career, Long hosted four nights a week on BBC Radio Wales and Saturday afternoons on Greatest Hits Radio.

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