We started writing songs together. Whereas, he was born to Guy Vine (father) and Diana (mother). Tim has been featured in television, music, theatre, and has also contributed to books. [2][3] Vine has two siblings; a sister called Sonya and a brother, Tim.[2]. How would your parents have wanted you to turn out? By way of contrast, his younger brother has held the world record for the highest number of jokes told in an hour (499). He is best known as the host of his BBC Radio 2 lunchtime programme which presents news, views, interviews with live guests and popular music, taking over from long time host Sir Jimmy Young in 2003. That’s when we began to appreciate each other – at least it’s when I began to appreciate Tim. Especially when the country is stacked with stand-up comedians. But Jeremy and Tim Vine have been keeping a shocking secret. Tim decided to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend. Vine also reported it to the police. The following year, his book for children, 'The Not Quite Biggest Ever Tim Vine Joke Book', was released. Like to advertise with us? TV: Well, you always sit at the end of the table, don’t you, Jerry? His brother also works in television. Two of these included Robert Mugabe, the then President of Zimbabwe; and the leader of the Islamist regime in Khartoum, Sudan. When I was working on the Today programme, someone found a photo of me looking absolutely ridiculous and stuck it on the notice board. Tim Vine Quotes. Since starting his career, Tim … Broadcaster and journalist, Jeremy Vine and his brother, presenter and comedian Tim Vine, were among the guests with Tim treating everyone to an impromptu performance of his quick-fire puns and one-liners! He was a lecturer – he’s retired now – so there’s an element of performing there. Jeremy Guy Vine (born 17 May 1965) is an English presenter, broadcaster and journalist. He attended Epsom College with his brother. TV: I was quite a truculent teenager, but always rebelling within quite well-defined boundaries. Monday's The Health and Wellbeing Hour includes either Dr Sarah Jarvis or Rabbi Julia Neuberger, while Friday's Your Money and Your Life, involves a variety of contributors, most frequently Martin Lewis. Tim Vine: 'I never pay more than £2,000 for a car' Fame & Fortune: Comedian Tim Vine on cheap cars supplied by his mechanic and competitiveness with brother Jeremy Especially on Radio 2. And he still preaches in church. [18], In October 2019 the journalist Samira Ahmed brought legal proceedings against the BBC under the Equal Pay Act. His father worked as a Civil Engineering lecturer at Surrey College of Technology in the North East, and mother who was a housewife and also a doctor’s receptionist. But I think it's Colin. Download free high quality (4K) pictures and wallpapers with Tim Vine Quotes. I’m happy to sit alongside. JV: Certainly when we formed a band, I was always the one saying, ‘Let’s do this, let’s do that’. But I completely failed to see that Tim could write songs and I couldn’t. Subscribe to the print edition or download the digital edition for this and more great articles delivered direct to you every month. Many of his jokes have been wrongly credited to Tommy Cooper, many being in Cooper ‘s style. Actually, I’ve started being recognised as Tim Vine’s brother. 1937 d. 2018), lecturer in civil engineering at North East Surrey College of Technology, and Diana (née Tillett), who was a housewife and later a doctor's receptionist. Family Life. I used to be in a band with my brother (broadcaster Jeremy Vine) and a friend called Simon Williams. I remember my mother persuaded me to go and meet someone at Kingston University. As a stand-up comic he uses rapid … According to his own biography, he also started his own career as a stand up comedian and has been revealing puns along with oneliner jokes.