Annie Nightingale

Anne Nightingale (Annie Avril Nightingale CBE, b. 01 April 1940) is a British radio and television broadcaster. Having joined BBC Radio 1 in 1969, she was the first, and for many years, the only female broadcaster and the station, before the arrival of Janice Long in 1983. She has also remained at the station ever since and continues to have her own show, Annie Nightingale presents..., making her the longest-serving presenter at any radio station.

In 1978 she also became the main presenter of The Old Grey Whistle Test on BBC Two, remaining until 1982. She was also the BBC's sole presenter at the Live Aid Philadelphia US special in 1985.