Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcaster, newsreader, author, presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 24/06/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Lowestoft, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Zeb Soanes
22/10/2025
Zeb Soanes was appointed as the University of Suffolk’s second Chancellor in autumn 2025. He officially took up the role during the university’s final graduation ceremony of 2025, succeeding Helen Pankhurst.
25/09/2025
Zeb Soanes was announced to star as Alec Guinness in a UK tour. The production marked the 25th anniversary of Guinness’s death and positioned Soanes in a stage role drawing on his acting background.
15/06/2025
Zeb Soanes received the Betjeman Society Award in recognition of his recent contribution to the understanding and enjoyment of Sir John Betjeman’s life and work. The award highlighted his work connected to Betjeman and related cultural projects.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zebedee Soanes is a British radio presenter, newsreader, author, and theatre actor. | |
| He presents Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes on Classic FM and has worked as a BBC Radio 4 newsreader. | |
| He was a continuity announcer on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 4 Extra until June 2022. | |
| He is known as an actor for roles in Downtime (1995), Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield (2014), and The League of Gentlemen (1999). |
Career
| BBC Radio 4 | Newsreader, Shipping Forecast, continuity announcer until June 2022 |
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| Classic FM | Presenter of Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes |
| Other Broadcasting | BBC Proms, concerts including Peter and the Wolf, Babar the Elephant, Paddington |
| Writing | Gaspard series books, articles for The Observer, Country Life, The Literary Review |
| Events | Presenter and host, awards host |
| Notable Appearances | Beijing Olympics closing ceremony, London Fashion Week |
| Projects | Britten as a Boy statue project in Lowestoft |
| BBC Radio 4 Extra | Continuity announcer until June 2022 |
| Acting | Downtime (1995), Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield (2014), The League of Gentlemen (1999) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Lowestoft, hometown of Benjamin Britten | |
| 2. Completed five-year project to install bronze statue of Britten |
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