Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcaster, radio and television presenter, drummer |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 09/03/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
Latest News about Owain Wyn Evans
25/09/2026
BBC Radio 2 announced that Owain Wyn Evans will take on a 4 Nations Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need in November 2026. The challenge will see him cycle across all four nations of the UK to raise funds for the charity, building on his previous fundraising work.
19/09/2026
Owain Wyn Evans was named among the judges for the BBC Make a Difference Awards in Wales 2026. He joined a panel that selected winners from hundreds of nominations, recognizing outstanding community contributions across Wales.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | BBC weather presenting, BBC Radio 2 presenting, drumming, and LGBTQ activism |
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| Current role | Early breakfast show presenter on BBC Radio 2 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied | Meteorology with the Open University |
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Personal Life
| Sexual orientation | Gay |
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| Hobbies | Drumming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Aaran Rees |
Career
| Early career | Started broadcasting at age 18 as a children's news presenter on S4C's Ffeil |
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| Weather presenting | Worked for BBC Wales Today, BBC Look North, BBC North West Tonight, and BBC Breakfast |
| Radio | Presented on BBC Radio Cymru and BBC local radio; later hosted BBC Radio 2's early breakfast show |
| Other work | Regular presenter on The One Show |
| Notable achievement | Known for a viral BBC News theme drum performance and a record-breaking 24-hour Drumathon for Children in Need |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began drumming at age seven | |
| 2. Became a public advocate for LGBTQ issues | |
| 3. Serves as patron of the LGBT Foundation |