Nicky Campbell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Nicky Campbell
Occupation	Game Show Host
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1961(1961-04-10)
Age	63
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Aries

Nicky Campbell Biography

Nicky Campbell is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on April 10, 1961 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Journalist and TV host, known as the host of Scottish variation of Wheel of Fortune, and Watchdog the show that deals with consumer issues.

The show was hosted by him. Wheel of Fortune, which was hosted by He hosted Wheel of Fortune, which was hosted by Pat Sajak in the U.S. version. in the U.S. version.

After graduating from the University of Aberdeen with a 2:1 in history, Campbell toyed with the idea of becoming an actor and got involved in commercial production for radio to gain his Equity card. At university, Campbell’s best friend had been the actor Iain Glen. He worked at Northsound Radio in Aberdeen from 1981 to 1985, first as a jingle writer, before going on to host the breakfast show.

Campbell worked at London station Capital Radio from 1986–87, occasionally presented on Music Box and joined BBC Radio 1 in 1987, presenting a Saturday night show from 10 pm to midnight. In early 1988, he took over the weekend early morning show from 6 am to 8 am from Simon Mayo and in October 1988 he presented the music and interview show which he named Into the Night, which went out from 10 pm to midnight Monday to Thursday. Guests included political figures, with Campbell interviewing John Major in 1991, after Conservative Party chairman Chris Patten recommended the show to the Prime Minister when Radio 1 sent an invitation to No.10. He was also regularly joined by Frankie Howerd in the last years of the comedian’s life. In August 1993, Campbell also took over a Sunday morning show from 10 am to 1 pm, following the on-air resignation of Dave Lee Travis.

He got married to the journalist Tina Ritchie in 1997, and they had four daughters.

Nicky Campbell Net Worth

Nicky Campbell is one of the richest Game Show Host from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nicky Campbell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to his time at the University of Aberdeen and later became a jingle- writer for Northsound Radio in Aberdeen.

He composed a jazz swing album to promote actor He wrote a jazz swing album in 2009 for actor Mark Moraghan called Moonlight’s Back In Style. named Moonlight’s Back in Style.

Nicholas Andrew Argyll Campbell, OBE (born Nicholas Lackey, 10 April 1961; publicly known as Nicky Campbell) is a Scottish radio and television presenter and journalist. He has presented the BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast programme since 2003, BBC One’s Sunday morning show The Big Questions since 2007, and Long Lost Family on ITV since 2011. He presented the game show Wheel of Fortune from 1988 until 1996, and the consumer affairs programme Watchdog from 2001 to 2009.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Nicky Campbell height 6 ft 0 in Nicky weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Nicky Campbell Dating?

According to our records, Nicky Campbell married to Christina Ritchie. As of December 1, 2023, Nicky Campbell’s is not dating anyone.

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Campbell left the network briefly in October 1993 to care for his sick wife. In early 1994, he took over the weekday drivetime show from 4 pm to 7 pm, and in 1995, he took over the afternoon show from 2 pm to 4 pm. Campbell attracted a large audience, and when Radio 2 wanted a replacement for Jimmy Young, he revealed that he was the BBC’s choice and detailed a series of meetings between himself and the controller of Radio 2. However, the BBC later claimed that Campbell had initiated the meetings himself, and his public revelations prompted the wrath of Greg Dyke.

Facts & Trivia

Nicky Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Nicky Campbell celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Campbell left BBC Radio 1 in October 1997 and joined the news and sport network BBC Radio 5 Live, when offered the job by Roger Mosey, the station’s head. He presented the mid-morning programme on 5 Live for over 5 years before replacing Julian Worricker in the breakfast slot in January 2003, co- presenting initially with Victoria Derbyshire. From 2004 to 2011, he co- presented the programme with Shelagh Fogarty. In May 2011, Fogarty left the breakfast show and was replaced by Rachel Burden. Campbell joins the programme half an hour later than Burden (6:30 am, as opposed to 6 am) and usually continues on his own for an hour at the end when the show becomes a topical events phone-in (Your Call). He also presented an interactive programme called Now You’re Talking on the radio.

Top Facts about Nicky Campbell

1. Nicky Campbell is a Scottish TV and radio presenter.
2. He was born on April 10, 1961 in Edinburgh.
3. Campbell began his career as a journalist for BBC Scotland.
4. He has presented several popular TV shows including Watchdog and The Big Questions.
5. Campbell is also known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio 5 Live.
6. In addition to his broadcasting work, he has written several books.
7. Campbell is an advocate for adoption and foster care, having been adopted himself as a baby.
8. He supports various charities including Children in Need and Alzheimer’s Society.
9. Campbell has won numerous awards for his broadcasting work over the years.
10. He is married with four children and lives in London.

Was Nicky Campbell married twice?

When they subsequently separated she gave interviews in which she claimed his career break had been a publicity stunt. Campbell married his second wife, journalist Christina “Tina” Ritchie who is the former head of Virgin Radio News, in December 1997 in Kensington, and the couple have four daughters.

Who is Nicky Campbells wife?

Christina Ritchie

Where is Nicky Campbell today?

Nicky Campbell is leaving BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast to present a later show on Radio 5 Live every weekday morning starting in November. So he will be remaining at the station, with fans having to tune in at a later time to hear him on the airwaves.

Who is replacing Nicky Campbell?

Rick Edwards is to replace Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Breakfast programme. Edwards, who has previously fronted T4 and TV game show Impossible, will join co-host Rachel Burden on the show.

Is Nicky Campbell married to Davina McCall?

Who is Nicky Campbell’s wife? Presenter, journalist and radio DJ is married to Tina Ritchie. The pair tied the knot in December 1997 in Kensington. Tina is a fellow journalist and was previously the head of Virgin Radio News.