In June 2005, Sarah was awarded an MBE

In 1995 Sarah received a prestigious Sony Gold Radio Award for her breakfast show.
Sarah Kennedy is a familiar figure both on radio and television. Her television credits include, Game For a Laugh, Holiday and The Animals Roadshow.
She began her broadcasting career in Singapore before joining Radio 2 in 1976, where she presented Family Favourites, and other programmes.
Sarah has also ventured into writing - the publication of her first novel, Charlotte's Friends, followed the success of Terrible Twos and Terrible Pets, which were based on two collections of listeners' tales.
In June 2005, Sarah was awarded an MBE.

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