Everything we know about Annie Nightingale's ex-husband Binky Baker

622     0
Baker was known for his appearance in the 2000 crime and thriller film Gangster No. 1
Baker was known for his appearance in the 2000 crime and thriller film Gangster No. 1

LEGENDARY Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has tragically passed away at the age of 83.

Here we take a look into her marriage to ex-husband and actor, Binky Baker.

Annie Nightingale has tragically passed away qhiqqkiheiqzrprw
Annie Nightingale has tragically passed awayCredit: Handout

Who is Annie Nightingale's ex-husband Binky Baker?

Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale was the station's first female presenter, and went on to become its longest-serving host.

She helped launched the careers of many artists - including Talking Heads, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Clash and The Ramones.

Tragically, on January 12, 2024, a statement attributed to her family said she "passed away yesterday at her home in London following a short illness".

Spectacular New Year fireworks light up London sky as huge crowds celebrate across UK for first time in three yearsSpectacular New Year fireworks light up London sky as huge crowds celebrate across UK for first time in three years

The statement read: ''Annie was a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many.

''Her impulse to share that enthusiasm with audiences remained undimmed after six decades of broadcasting on BBC TV and radio globally.

"Never underestimate the role model she became. Breaking down doors by refusing to bow down to sexual prejudice and male fear gave encouragement to generations of young women who, like Annie, only wanted to tell you about an amazing tune they had just heard.

"Watching Annie do this on television in the 1970s, most famously as a presenter on the BBC music show The Old Grey Whistle Test, or hearing her play the latest breakbeat techno on Radio One is testimony to someone who never stopped believing in the magic of rock 'n' roll."

They added that a celebration of her life would take place at a memorial service in the spring.

During her lifetime, Annie Nightingale was married twice.

Annie shared two children, Alex and Lucy, with her first husband Gordon Thomas.

However, the couple later divorced.

She was also married to Binky Baker, who has forged a career as an actor.

As an actor, Baker is known for his appearance in the 2000 crime and thriller film Gangster No. 1 - which chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.

Robbie Williams poised to launch his own brand of energy drinks to rival PrimeRobbie Williams poised to launch his own brand of energy drinks to rival Prime

When did Annie Nightingale's and Binky Baker get married?

Annie Nightingale married actor Binky Baker in 1978 but the pair later divorced.

Aside from this information, not much else is known about the late presenter's marriage to actor Binky Baker.

What has Binky Baker starred in?

Aside from his role in the crime film Gangster No.1, Binky Baker was known for starring in several other titles.

Other titles Baker has appeared in include the TV series London Burning (1988) - a drama following the lives of firefighters based at Blackwall Fire Station.

As well as this, Baker also starred in the television series On The Up (1990) - in which ''a self-made millionaire struggles his way through life, dealing with a snooty wife, troublesome daughter, opinionated mother and quirky domestic staff''.

Shanine Bruder

London, Radio, Explainers, Celebrity marriages, Celebrity deaths, BBC ONE, BBC, Annie Nightingale

Read more similar news:

01.01.2023, 11:39 • UK News
New Year's Day swimmers take chilly early morning dip to welcome 2023
01.01.2023, 11:57 • UK News
London, New York and Europe welcome New Year; plus pics from around the world
01.01.2023, 12:12 • Tech
Selfish drivers mount pavement outside family homes putting pedestrians at risk
01.01.2023, 12:29 • Crime
Crowds crash barriers at London NYE - while cops run over & huge rave busted
01.01.2023, 14:08 • Investigation
All about Rachel Nickell who was murdered in front of her son Alex Hanscombe
01.01.2023, 16:19 • Sport
I starred at the World Cup and almost beat France - now I'm homeless in London
01.01.2023, 18:22 • Sport
Potter's boys drop more points as Aurier's leveller makes it one win in eight
01.01.2023, 23:06 • UK News
NYE revellers turned away from London party boat after cock-up by organisers
02.01.2023, 09:21 • Money
I live on one of the UK’s ‘cheapest streets’... but it won’t last for long
02.01.2023, 13:59 • Sport
From World Champs to feeble also-rans... nose-diving Chelsea face crunch week