Esben Bjerre Hansen (born 8 February 1987 in Sejs,

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radio and television host, best known for his job as radio host in the popular radio programme

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along with his co-host Peter Falktoft. He went to the

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until 2013. In 2011, he had a short stay on the

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, which ended when he was offered job at

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Since 2009, Bjerre Hansen has been employed by the

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(DR). First, he was attended at the

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and DR2 Deadline, until he in 2012 was hired to Monte Carlo on DR P3. In 2012 and 2013 he has, along with Peter Falktoft, won the

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" Golden Microphone" and "''Årets Drivetime Radio" ''at

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. In 2013, they won a

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for the years best radio programme."P3-programmet Monte Carlo vandt Zulu-pris"
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", which was nominated for a Zulu Award for "Best Original Danish TV program".

References

1987 births Living people Danish radio presenters People from Silkeborg {{radio-bio-stub