Stuart Maconie
Stuart John Maconie (born 13 August 1961) is an English radio DJ and television presenter, writer, journalist, and critic working in the field of pop music and popular culture. He is a presenter on BBC Radio 6 Music where, alongside Mark Radcliffe, he hosts its weekend breakfast show (Saturday–Sunday, 8 am – 10 am) which broadcasts from the BBC's MediaCityUK in Salford. The pair previously presented an evening show on BBC Radio 2 and the weekday afternoon show for BBC Radio 6 Music.
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Born | Stuart John Maconie 13 August 1961 Whiston, Lancashire, England |
Alma mater | Edge Hill University |
Occupation(s) | Author Journalist Broadcaster Radio presenter Television presenter |
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Spouse | Eleanor Maconie |
Website | stuartmaconie |
Maconie used to present his own solo show on Saturday afternoons from April 2006 until 29 March 2008, and is a frequent stand-in for holidaying presenters on Radio 2. He also hosts BBC Radio 6 Music programmes The Freak Zone, on Sundays from 8 pm to 10 pm and Freak Zone Playlist (formerly known as The Freakier Zone) on Wednesday night/Thursday mornings from midnight to 1 am.