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Kathy Secker
Kathy Secker Kathy Secker is a household name here in the North East, having been seen regularly on our television screens for many years.

She's been presenting BBC Radio Newcastle's Dedication Show since 1994.
Kathy Secker
Place of birth: Bedlington
Favourite place or view in the North East: Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and our beautiful Northumberland coastline.
First record you bought: Cliff Richard's "Voice In The Wildnerness".
Previous jobs: Lots! Secretary to an ear, nose and throat specialist. I spent a few years as a bank clerk. Then I was a fashion model which lead to television commercials and then becoming a television presenter.
Good or bad memories: I only remember the good ones, like getting to interview people I'd admired from afar and found they were just as nice in 'real life'...Joanna Lumley was an absolute darling. Another good memory was working with director Nick Roeg, shooting a TV commercial in Paris...what style!
Best thing about working in radio: I can leave the make up at home.
Most interesting person you have interviewed for radio: Kate O'Mara - feisty and absolutely delicious.
Best thing about your show: The people who listen.
Who you would most enjoy being stuck in a lift with: Mel Gibson (for obvious reasons!).
Favourite party game: Opening the champagne.
Where you are when you get most of your inspiration or creative thoughts: In bed.
Funny sayings you like to use: Michael's special...ha ha ha!
Proudest achievement: My children.
Where you like to go for quiet moments: Home.
Memories of teachers at school: An inspirational English teacher.
Favourite playground game or rhyme: Two ball.
Any habits, annoying or otherwise: Being late.
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Kathy Secker
BBC Radio Newcastle
Broadcasting Centre
Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE99 1RN
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