James O’Brien

Quick Facts

Full Name	James O'Brien
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Jan 13, 1972(1972-01-13)
Age	52
Birthplace	Hackney
Country	England
Birth City	London
Horoscope	Capricorn

James O'Brien Biography

James O'Brien is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on January 13, 1972 in Hackney, London, England. James Edward O’Brien (born 13 January 1972) is a British radio presenter and podcaster. He is one of the presenters on talk station LBC, presenting on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm, hosting a phone-in discussion of current affairs, views and real-life experiences. He hosted a weekly interview series with JOE titled Unfiltered with James O’Brien. He has previously occasionally presented Newsnight for the BBC.

O’Brien has stated that he voted for future Prime Minister, Conservative candidate Boris Johnson in the 2008 Mayoral Election, though he now regrets his vote.

In 2013, O’Brien clashed with Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith in an argument over the Government’s work programmes. In May 2014, O’Brien interviewed UKIP leader Nigel Farage. During the interview, O’Brien picked up on Farage’s comment that he felt uncomfortable on a train at not being able to hear anyone speaking English. Farage was also criticised by O’Brien for misinterpreting having English as a second language as being unable to speak English at all, and for saying he would be concerned if a group of Romanian men moved in next door to him. In October 2014, O’Brien breached broadcasting rules by his remarks during the Clacton by-election.

O’Brien began occasionally guest presenting on the BBC Two programme Newsnight in August 2014. Following the widespread interest in O’Brien’s interview with Farage, it was speculated he would be a permanent replacement for longtime host Jeremy Paxman, who intended to step down. The job was ultimately taken by Evan Davis. The Sun criticised O’Brien’s presence on Newsnight, calling him a “professional leftie propagandist”. O’Brien left Newsnight in January 2018 after being criticised for his anti-Brexit and anti-Trump views, which were felt to be out of step with the corporation’s policy on neutrality. He departed on good terms, saying the BBC still had the finest selection of journalists in the world.

O’Brien first appeared on LBC during 2002 as a holiday cover presenter. His own weekly programme began in January 2003 and he became a full-time presenter in 2004. Regular features of his show include the “Mystery Hour,” in which listeners phone in with various things that puzzle them and other callers attempt to give a solution.

James O'Brien Net Worth

James O'Brien is one of the richest Journalist from England. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James O'Brien 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From 2000 to 2002, O’Brien was a panellist on the Channel 5 programme The Wright Stuff. In early 2001, he presented A Knight with O’Brien, a talk show on Anglia Television.

With his wife, Lucy O’Brien (née McDonald), he fronted Channel 5’s 2001 general election talk show 5 Talk, securing a review from Clive James, who wrote: “James, in particular, is a pink-shirted walking encyclopedia of political savvy”.

O’Brien made national headlines in April 2009 when footballer Frank Lampard phoned his show to object to tabloid stories about his private life and O’Brien’s discussion of them. Lampard’s former fiancée, Elen Rivas, had alleged that Frank Lampard had turned their home into a bachelor pad while she and Lampard’s children were living in a rented flat. Lampard phoned in, objecting to the assertion that he was “weak” and “scum” and said that he had fought “tooth and nail” to keep his family together. Public comments on Lampard’s reaction praised Lampard’s “brave” and “articulate” handling of the situation. The exchange later earned O’Brien, who defended his conduct in an equally heated exchange with Kay Burley on Sky News, a Bronze Award in the Best Interview category of the 2010 Sony Radio Academy Awards.

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Who is James O'Brien Dating?

According to our records, James O'Brien married to Lucy McDonald O' Brien. As of December 1, 2023, James O'Brien’s is not dating anyone.

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O’Brien is an anti-Brexit campaigner and was part of the ultimately unsuccessful People’s Vote campaign for a second Brexit referendum. He gave a speech at a People’s Vote March “Put It to the People” on 23 March 2019 and at the People’s Vote rally on 9 April 2019.

Facts & Trivia

Piero Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in England. James O'Brien celebrates birthday on January 13 of every year.

O’Brien was adopted by Jim O’Brien, a journalist for The Daily Telegraph, as a baby. He was educated at the independent Ampleforth College and later read Philosophy & Economics at the London School of Economics.

Who is James O Brien's wife?

Lucy McDonald O’ Brien

When did James o Brien start LBC?

LBC. O’Brien first appeared on LBC during 2002 as a holiday cover presenter. His own weekly programme began in January 2003 and he became a full-time presenter in 2004.

Where can I watch full disclosure?

Full Disclosure with James O’Brien | Podcast on Spotify.

Does James O'Brien have a podcast?

Full Disclosure with James O’Brien on Apple Podcasts. Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people. These are revealing interviews with people who rarely give in-depth interviews, be it from politics, entertainment or news.

Where did James O'Brien go to school?

Education