Tim Shaw (born 9 June 1974) is a British radio host, TV presenter and engineer.[1] He is currently [when?] hosting a selection of factual engineering and science TV series on the National Geographic TV channel in both the US and International territories. He previously hosted TV series in the UK for Channel 4, Channel 5, More4, Virgin1, Discovery and Current TV.
Tim Shaw | |
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 Shaw in Taipei, Taiwan | |
| Born | 9 June 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Radio host, TV presenter, engineer |
| Known for | Street Genius (None of the Above) Car SOS True Tube Tim Shaw's Asylum The Morning After Balls of Steel Fifth Gear Absolution Tim Shaw's Rehab How To Win At EverythingExperimental |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | timshaw |
Early life
Before pursuing a career in radio and television, he studied Mechanical Engineering and Product Design at university. He has a degree in Professional Broadcasting.[1][2][3][4]
Career
Radio
In 2005, Shaw and his then colleague Greg Prebble performed a mock burglary at the Sutton Coldfield home of Kerrang Radio's then station director, Andrew Jeffries, live on air. The living room was sprayed with obscene graffiti and a window smashed.[5] The stunt resulted in Shaw being suspended by the station.[6]
Shaw was dismissed from Kerrang Radio on 23 April 2008 as the result of an Ofcom investigation into the running of an on-air competition.[7] OFCOM found that in a competition to give two tickets to a Rolling Stones documentary, Shaw had planned to award the tickets to a friend, pre-record his "entry" and play it "as live" instead of running a genuine competition.[8]
Controversy
Shaw's wife, Hayley, sold his Lotus Esprit, worth £25,000, for 50p on eBay after he joked with Jodie Marsh live on air that he would leave his wife and two children for her. Hayley placed the lot on the auction site at the "buy it now" price of 50p with the description "I need to get rid of this car in the next two to three hours before my husband gets home to find it gone and all his belongings in the street." The car sold within five minutes.[9]
Awards
| Year | Awards | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | New York International Radio Programme Awards | Tim Shaw's Asylum | Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy Program | Bronze[10] |
| Best Comedy/Humor Personality: Local | Silver[10] | |||
| 2007 | Tim Shaw for Breakfast. Kiss100 | Best Innovative Show | Gold[11] | |
| Tim Shaw's Asylum | Regularly Sched. Talk Program | Gold[11] | ||
| Talk Special: Interview | Gold[11] | |||
| 2009 | Sony Radio Awards | Tim Shaw’s Absolution | The Entertainment Award | Bronze |
| 2010 | New York International Radio Programme Awards | Tim Shaw's Rehab on BRMB | Show Imaging | Bronze[12] |