Judi Lines (born 1951) is a former

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television and radio broadcaster. Born in Lincoln, Lines spent three years (1973–76) as a continuity announcer for

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before joining

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as a newsreader and presenter for the nightly regional news magazine '' Look East'', and working on

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's regional service for the Eastern Counties. By 1984, Lines had joined

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as an announcer, replacing Kathy Secker.Transdiffusion: City Road - Other announcers
As part of her continuity duties, she also read regional news bulletins and presented two regular features; ''Lookaround'' (a what's-on guide) and ''The Birthday Spot''. She left Tyne Tees in 1991 prior to the company's takeover by

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. Lines later joined the now-defunct Great North Radio as a presenter and carried out freelance work before quitting broadcasting. She went on to become Promotions and Marketing Manager for Fenwick's in

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, using her married name Judi James. Her younger sister is former

announcer Verity Lines.

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* Radio and television announcers Living people 1951 births {{UK-tv-bio-stub