Paul Coia (born 19 June 1955 in Glasgow) is a Scottish television presenter and continuity announcer who was the first voice to be heard on Channel 4 on its launch in 1982.
In November 2023 The Guardian named him as one of ten people who changed UK TV forever.
[1] Paul Coia and his twin Gerard were born in 1955, and he had two younger siblings, Martin and Denise.
1 kids programme in Scotland Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade[7] then became a continuity announcer and newsreader for Scottish Television.
[3][12] He stood in once with his wife Debbie Greenwood, a former Miss Great Britain winner, for Gloria Hunniford's afternoon chat show on Five.
[18] In April 2013 he became a Sunday morning presenter for BBC Radio Berkshire,[19] discussing religious issues of the day and locality.
[22] Coia lives in Kingston-upon-Thames, London with his wife, former Miss Great Britain and QVC presenter Debbie Greenwood.