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Radio One's Judge Jules Is Giving Up DJing...To Be A Lawyer

The Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 07/12/2011 18:47 GMT Updated: 07/12/2011 18:47 GMT

BBC Radio 1's Judge Jules is swapping his headphones and decks for a wig and gown as he launches his new legal career.

Judge Jules has hosted a Radio 1 show for 14 years, but he is being shifted out of the schedule alongside veteran DJ Gilles Peterson as the radio station looks for younger talent.

The DJ told his fans: "I'm going to continue DJ-ing and I'm having a bit of a career change - I'm off to become an entertainment lawyer at Sheridans."

A legal career is not as bizarre as it sounds though. Judge Jules, whose real name is Julius O'Riordan, studied law at the London School of Economics, where he started out DJing for fun before turning professional.

The BBC announced the high profile departures on Wednesday. It has been the first major decision from new Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper.

The new line-up will include cult dance DJs Skream & Benga and Toddla T. There will also be a new show from April - BBC Radio 1 Residency.

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xfactorhater
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04:54 PM on 12/08/2011
He is giving up DJ'ing - He's not giving up DJ'ing.
You have it all here in one short article by Olivia.
Typical AOL standard of sloppy journalism
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pygglewick
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09:32 AM on 12/08/2011
Only thing I listen to on Radio 1. Ah well. Good luck with your future career X
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Deanna Rilling
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02:46 AM on 12/08/2011
I hope his outfits in the courtroom are as snazzy and colorful as the shirts he wears while spinning!
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Vapula
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02:21 AM on 12/08/2011
Oh dear ...
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