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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|08|12}} |
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|residence = [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]] |
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| known_for = [[The Scott Mills Show]]<br />[[2CR FM]] - Now the Heart Network |
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'''Rebecca 'Beccy' Huxtable''' (born 12 August 1981)<ref>{{citation|title=[[The Scott Mills Show]]|publisher=[[BBC Radio 1]]|date=28 July 2011}}</ref> is a |
'''Rebecca 'Beccy' Huxtable''' (born 12 August 1981)<ref>{{citation|title=[[The Scott Mills Show]]|publisher=[[BBC Radio 1]]|date=28 July 2011}}</ref> is a British radio personality and producer, best known for her work as an assistant producer and co-host of ''[[The Scott Mills Show]]'' with [[Scott Mills]] on [[BBC Radio 1]]. She left the show in January 2013 due to being diagnosed with [[multiple sclerosis]], but plans to stay at the station and work with [[Aled Jones (radio producer)|Aled Jones]], presenter of ''[[The Surgery with Aled]]''.<ref name="ms">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a450853/radio-1-scott-mills-sidekick-beccy-exits-show-after-ms-diagnosis.html|title=Radio 1 Scott Mills sidekick Beccy exits show after MS diagnosis|first=David|last= Moynihan|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=30 January 2013|date=14 January 2013}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Rebecca was born in [[Taunton]], [[Somerset]]. She attended [[Crispin School]], |
Rebecca was born in [[Taunton]], [[Somerset]]. She attended [[Crispin School]], studied journalism at [[Bournemouth University]]. |
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<ref name="Bridgwater Mercury Article">{{cite web|url=http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/4888463.The_Mercury_talks_to_award_winning_Radio_1_funnygirl_Becky_Huxtable/ |title=The Mercury talks to award-winning Radio 1 funnygirl Becky Huxtable (From Bridgwater Mercury) |publisher=Bridgwatermercury.co.uk |date=2010-02-03 |accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> |
<ref name="Bridgwater Mercury Article">{{cite web|url=http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/4888463.The_Mercury_talks_to_award_winning_Radio_1_funnygirl_Becky_Huxtable/ |title=The Mercury talks to award-winning Radio 1 funnygirl Becky Huxtable (From Bridgwater Mercury) |publisher=Bridgwatermercury.co.uk |date=2010-02-03 |accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> |
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==Radio career== |
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She gained experience in radio broadcasting at local radio station, [[ |
She gained experience in radio broadcasting at local radio station, [[2CR FM]].<ref name="Bridgwater Mercury Article"/><ref name="Unofficialmills.co.uk article on Beccy">{{cite web|url=http://www.unofficialmills.co.uk/team/beccy.php|title=Beccy|publisher=Unofficial Mills|accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> She later worked freelance for [[Virgin Radio]], and also briefly as a newsreader. |
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At [[BBC Radio 1]], Huxtable worked with [[Sara Cox]] on her weekend radio show and then moved to work with [[Scott Mills]]. In April 2008 she replaced [[Laura Sayers]] as producer. She worked with Mills for almost five years before stepping down following long periods of time off due to ill health. In an interview she said "I haven't been on the show full time for a while. A while ago I got [[Multiple sclerosis|MS]] which is rubbish. I stopped walking, being able to rap. I want to come back to work full time but I can't do it".<ref name="ms"/> |
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Rebecca later worked freelance for [[Virgin Radio]], and also briefly as a newsreader. |
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During her time with Mills, she was the subject of, and brains behind, many show features. ''BeckyCam'' involved a camera being placed on her office desk and the footage streamed live on the Radio 1 website. The feature included visits from many celebrities, and evolved into ''ScottCam'' where Mills had cameras placed in his house for a week. |
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== BBC Radio 1 == |
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Rebecca, also known as Timmy Trendy, currently appears on and co-produces ''[[The Scott Mills Show]]'', broadcast from 1pm-4pm weekdays on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref name="Scott Mills BBC website profile page">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/scottmills/profile/ |title=Radio 1 - Scott Mills - Profile |publisher=BBC |date= |accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> She has appeared on the show since April 2008, following her work with [[Sara Cox]] on the same station. Rebecca also produces The Scott Mills Daily Podcast which contains a daily slice of Scott's show.<ref name="Unofficialmills.co.uk article on Beccy"/> Rebecca turned on the [[Bridgwater]] Christmas lights in 2010 live on [[BBC Radio 1]]. On Monday 14th January 2013, Beccy announced that she would be leaving the Scott Mills show that coming Friday; 18th January 2013. |
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''What's Beccy's Forte?'' began in May 2009 and set out to discover a skill that Huxtable could be successful at. Beatboxer [[Beardyman]] attempted to teach her to beatbox, and she also went on to try cheerleading, mind-reading, tennis, interviewing celebrities, and escapology. ''Beccy's Classifieds'' included her finding online adverts for obscure items that she thought were funny enough to buy. Only one item was ever purchased, a glass jar which was claimed to contain the ghost of [[The Beatles|ex-Beatle]] George Harrison. During the five years, she also produced the successful ''Scott Mills Daily'' podcast/free download. |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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In January 2010, |
In January 2010, Huxtable won the Funniest Radio Sidekick in the Loaded Lafta awards.<ref name="Loaded Lafta Awards 2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvscoop.tv/2010/01/loaded_laftas_-.html |title=Loaded Laftas – Winners Announced | TV Scoop |publisher=Tvscoop.tv |date=2010-01-27 |accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> |
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==Other Works== |
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Rebecca has long been a fan of fiction, and in May 2006 along with Tasmin Mason, she co-wrote the short story ''[[Sixty Shades of Gouda]]''. It is unclear whether or not this has any affiliation with ''[[E. L. James]]''' cult classic ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey]]''. |
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In 2009, Rebecca was inducted into The Cheese Society's hall of fame for her work in raising the profile of the cheese board.<ref>http://www.thecheesesociety.co.uk/gift-selections/british-cheese-award-winners-2009-selection</ref> Juliet Harbutt, a Member of Guilde des Fromagers and Organiser of the British Cheese Awards said of Rebecca "her enthusiasm for all things cheese is infectious". |
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==Personal life== |
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Rebecca lives in Reading with long-term partner and BBC Radio studio manager, Micky Curling. Rumours about a relationship with ''[[The Scott Mills Show]]'' co-host Chris Stark surfaced in 2012, a claim that both Huxtable and Stark deny. Stark proposed to Huxtable live on her final show after a long period of on-air sexual tension. Huxtable refused the proposal. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.unofficialmills.co.uk/team/beccy_q.php May 2009 Interview with Unofficial Mills Website] |
*[http://www.unofficialmills.co.uk/team/beccy_q.php May 2009 Interview with Unofficial Mills Website] |
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*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/scottmills Scott Mills Show Radio 1 Minisite] |
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| NAME = Huxtable, Rebecca |
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Huxtable, Rebecca |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Radio personality |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 12 August 1981 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Taunton, Somerset |
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 12 December 2024
Rebecca 'Beccy' Huxtable | |
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| Born | 12 August 1981 |
| Occupation | Radio Personality |
| Employer | BBC |
| Known for | The Scott Mills Show 2CR FM - Now the Heart Network |
Rebecca 'Beccy' Huxtable (born 12 August 1981)[1] is a British radio personality and producer, best known for her work as an assistant producer and co-host of The Scott Mills Show with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1. She left the show in January 2013 due to being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but plans to stay at the station and work with Aled Jones, presenter of The Surgery with Aled.[2]
Early life
[edit]Rebecca was born in Taunton, Somerset. She attended Crispin School, studied journalism at Bournemouth University. [3]
Radio career
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2018) |
She gained experience in radio broadcasting at local radio station, 2CR FM.[3][4] She later worked freelance for Virgin Radio, and also briefly as a newsreader.
At BBC Radio 1, Huxtable worked with Sara Cox on her weekend radio show and then moved to work with Scott Mills. In April 2008 she replaced Laura Sayers as producer. She worked with Mills for almost five years before stepping down following long periods of time off due to ill health. In an interview she said "I haven't been on the show full time for a while. A while ago I got MS which is rubbish. I stopped walking, being able to rap. I want to come back to work full time but I can't do it".[2]
During her time with Mills, she was the subject of, and brains behind, many show features. BeckyCam involved a camera being placed on her office desk and the footage streamed live on the Radio 1 website. The feature included visits from many celebrities, and evolved into ScottCam where Mills had cameras placed in his house for a week.
What's Beccy's Forte? began in May 2009 and set out to discover a skill that Huxtable could be successful at. Beatboxer Beardyman attempted to teach her to beatbox, and she also went on to try cheerleading, mind-reading, tennis, interviewing celebrities, and escapology. Beccy's Classifieds included her finding online adverts for obscure items that she thought were funny enough to buy. Only one item was ever purchased, a glass jar which was claimed to contain the ghost of ex-Beatle George Harrison. During the five years, she also produced the successful Scott Mills Daily podcast/free download.
Awards
[edit]In January 2010, Huxtable won the Funniest Radio Sidekick in the Loaded Lafta awards.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ The Scott Mills Show, BBC Radio 1, 28 July 2011
- ^ a b Moynihan, David (14 January 2013). "Radio 1 Scott Mills sidekick Beccy exits show after MS diagnosis". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ a b "The Mercury talks to award-winning Radio 1 funnygirl Becky Huxtable (From Bridgwater Mercury)". Bridgwatermercury.co.uk. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "Beccy". Unofficial Mills. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "Loaded Laftas – Winners Announced | TV Scoop". Tvscoop.tv. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2012.