James O’brien Bio | Wiki
James O’Brien is a British radio presenter, former tabloid journalist, podcaster, author, and television presenter. He has been a presenter for talk station LBC, on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm, hosting a phone-in discussion of current affairs, views, and real-life experiences since 2004.
Between October 2017 and November 2018, James hosted a weekly interview series with JOE titled Unfiltered with James O’Brien. Occasionally, he has presented BBC’s Newsnight.
James O’brien Age
James was born on January 13, 1972, in the London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom. He is 50 years old.
James O’brien Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
James O’brien Family
He was adopted at the age of 28 days by Jim O’Brien and his wife. Jim is a journalist for The Daily Telegraph. James grew up in the Roman Catholic faith and refers to himself as a Christian. He is a Kidderminster Harriers F.C. fan. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity.
James O’brien Wife
James is married to his lovely wife Lucy McDonald. The couple celebrated their wedding in 2000. Together, they share two daughters including Elizabeth Rose.
James O’brien Education
He attended the Catholic independent Ampleforth College. Later, James read Philosophy & Economics at the London School of Economics.
James O’brien LBC
Since 2004, James has been a presenter for talk station LBC, on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm, hosting a phone-in discussion of current affairs, views, and real-life experiences. He first appeared on LBC in 2002 as a holiday cover presenter. James’ own weekly program started 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 frequently discusses Brexit with callers who voted to leave the EU in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. He often claims Leave voters became deceived by the pro-Brexit campaigns to vote against their own interests.
James O’brien Podcast
In October 2017, James launched a podcast at JOE.co.uk titled Unfiltered. It ran until November 2018. Guests included Russell Brand, Alastair Campbell, Lily Allen, Jon Ronson, Gary Lineker, and Sir Nick Clegg. A new podcast began in March 2019 titled Full Disclosure. The first guest to appear on the show was former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Other guests included David Mitchell, Nicky Campbell, Margaret Atwood, and Michael Morpurgo.
James O’brien Book
In 2015 James’ book Loathe Thy Neighbour, which examined attitudes towards immigration, was published by Elliott & Thompson. His book How To Be Right… in a World gone Wrong became published in 2018 and reached the fifth position in The Sunday Times Top 10 best sellers’ list in December that year. In the book, James offers his opinions on various current affairs.
His third book, How Not to Be Wrong: The Art of Changing Your Mind, became published by W. H. Allen in 2020. The book, described as a “candid account of childhood, therapy, and the times he’s been the one who needed a good talking to.”
James O’brien Brexit
He frequently discusses Brexit with callers who voted to leave the EU in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. James often claims Leave voters became deceived by the pro-Brexit campaigns to vote against their own interests.
James left Newsnight in January 2018 after criticism 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.
James O’brien Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. James’ estimated net worth is $897,675.
Who Is James O’brien
James is a British radio presenter, former tabloid journalist, podcaster, author, and television presenter. He has been a presenter for talk station LBC, on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm, hosting a phone-in discussion of current affairs, views, and real-life experiences since 2004.