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Oliver Hides

Oliver Hides

Find out how the Good Evening Wales and Radio Wales sports presenter got into broadcasting.

You can hear Oliver every weekday afternoon from 4 PM, presenting Good Evening Wales with Felicity Evans. You'll also hear Oliver on Good Morning Wales on occasion, as well as presenting for the station at major sporting events.

BBC Wales TV and radio presenter Oliver Hides was born in Aberystwyth in 1970, was educated at Plascrug Primary School, Aberystwyth, Christ College Brecon and the University of Southampton where he gained a BA in philosophy and politics.

After leaving university, Oliver's first move into broadcasting was as a reporter for Radio Ceredigion. He joined BBC Sport Wales in November 1994 as a sports reporter.

Prior to his duties presenting Good Evening Wales, Ollie could be heard commentating on football and boxing for the station. His hobbies include fishing and music.


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