Keith McGowan

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Keith McGowan (born 1943) is an Australian radio presenter.

McGowan was born Melbourne, his first job in radio was in 1957 at 3UZ. Then he worked at the following radio stations in order : 3TR, GLV 10 (Teen Time On Ten), 7BU, 7HO, 6PR, 3TR (again), 2NM, 2KA, 2HD, 2UW, 3MP, 3DB, 3AK. In 1990 he joined Melbourne radio station 3AW hosting the overnight program from midnight until 5.30am Monday to Friday. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of broadcasting on May 27, 2007.

Regular contributors on his radio program are Brad Higgins, Nick Le Souef the "Outback Legend" and Chris DeFraga on motoring.

In 1979 he had a top ten hit in Australia with a narrative piece called "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer" which has since been re-released on compilation CDs.

He has published six books. McGowan has a popular website, www.overnighters.com.au, compiled by Ash Long of the Melbourne Observer.

McGowan remarried in February 2006 to Angela. From a previous marriage he has a son Nathan and a daughter Tania. He is the grandfather of Matthew, Benjamin, Laura, and Jessica.

McGowan is a supporter of the St. Kilda Football Club. He breeds and races Standardbred (harness) horses and spends his spare time in the outback of Australia.

McGowan has developed a cult following in Melbourne through his "overnighters" radio show weeknights on 3AW.