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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Rebecca was born in [[Taunton]], [[Somerset]]. She attended [[Crispin School]], going on to study journalism at [[Bournemouth University]]. |
Rebecca was born in [[Taunton]], [[Somerset]]. She attended [[Crispin School]], going on to study journalism at [[Bournemouth University]]. She is the daughter of Theo "Madonna" Huxtable and some random woman. |
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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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She gained experience in radio broadcasting at local radio station, [[2CRFM]].<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 |date= |accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> |
She gained experience in radio broadcasting at local radio station, [[2CRFM]].<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 |date= |accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> |
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Rebecca later worked freelance for [[Virgin Radio]], and also briefly as a |
Rebecca later worked freelance for [[Virgin Radio]], and also briefly as a pornstar. |
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== BBC Radio 1 == |
== BBC Radio 1 == |
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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". |
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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==Trivia== |
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She is the mastermind the chemistry between [[Chris Stark]] and [[Scott Mills]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 12 August 1981 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Taunton, Somerset |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 21 December 2012 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = Southwark, London |
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Revision as of 20:23, 10 December 2012
Rebecca 'Beccy' Huxtable | |
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| Occupation | Radio Personality |
| Employer | BBC |
| Known for | The Scott Mills Show TCRFM - Now the Heart Network |
Rebecca 'Beccy' Huxtable (born 12 August 1981)[1] is a British radio personality and producer, currently co-producing The Scott Mills Show with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1.
Early life
Rebecca was born in Taunton, Somerset. She attended Crispin School, going on to study journalism at Bournemouth University. She is the daughter of Theo "Madonna" Huxtable and some random woman. [2]
Early radio career
She gained experience in radio broadcasting at local radio station, 2CRFM.[2][3]
Rebecca later worked freelance for Virgin Radio, and also briefly as a pornstar.
BBC Radio 1
Rebecca currently appears on and co-produces The Scott Mills Show, broadcast from 1pm-4pm weekdays on BBC Radio 1.[4] 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.[3] Rebecca turned on the Bridgwater Christmas lights in 2010 live on BBC Radio 1.
Awards
In January 2010, Rebecca won the Funniest Radio Sidekick in the Loaded Lafta awards and The International Walker Crisp Award for eating a bag of crisps at work.[5]
Other Works
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.
In 2009, Rebecca was inducted into The Cheese Society's hall of fame for her work in raising the profile of the cheese board[6]. 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".
Trivia
She is the mastermind the chemistry between Chris Stark and Scott Mills
References
- ^ The Scott Mills Show, BBC Radio 1, 28 July 2011
- ^ a b "The Mercury talks to award-winning Radio 1 funnygirl Becky Huxtable (From Bridgwater Mercury)". Bridgwatermercury.co.uk. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ a b "Beccy". Unofficial Mills. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ "Radio 1 - Scott Mills - Profile". BBC. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ "Loaded Laftas – Winners Announced | TV Scoop". Tvscoop.tv. 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ http://www.thecheesesociety.co.uk/gift-selections/british-cheese-award-winners-2009-selection
External links
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