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James Valentine presents Afternoons on 702 ABC Sydney. It's a whimsical news talk shift dealing with the social issues of the day.
He is also the presenter of Showtime Movie News. He is the author of six books, the Jumpman Series for young readers, The Form Guide and Spotfull for adult readers and The True History of Stuff for children. James plays saxophone and sings with his own quartet and can be heard around Sydney wherever he can scuffle up a gig.

James has worked on television most recently It Takes Two and Sunrise for Channel 7. He is remembered fondly by anyone aged six in 1986 as the host of ABC TV's The Afternoon Show.

James began his career as a musician studying jazz in Melbourne before going over to the dark side and joining rock bands. In the early 1980s he played with Jo Camilleri, Kate Ceberano, The Models, Absent Friends and Wendy Matthews.

James is married to Joanne, a clinical psychologist, has two children Ruby and Roy, and lives in Sydney.