BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Nick revealed his recent cancer diagnosis on BBC Midlands Today on Monday and described the impact it has had on his personal life.

In the interview, Nick, who lives in Kinver and is a former Shrewsbury School pupil, said: "“I went to a specialist, he wasn't too worried because my figures weren't that high.

“But he decided I ought to have a scan and then the scan said there was something dodgy going on.

“And then he sent me for a biopsy which he did.

“And the results of that were the killer, on April the 13th, a date which will forever be imprinted on my mind.

“He told us that it was extensive really and aggressive, and I had prostate cancer full-on, and something needed to be done pretty fast.

“And that was probably the worst day of my life, or certainly one of them.

“It was a very grim moment, driving home after that sort of news and ringing people, texting people, my phone went crazy for hours on end.

“And it was a very, very difficult time for me, and indeed for my wife Vicki who was by my side all the time through this, you know.

“It was grim.”

A BBC spokesperson said: “Nick has been one of the faces of Midlands Today for more than 25 years. Our viewers and his colleagues have missed him dearly in recent weeks.

"We can’t wait to welcome him back to the studio as soon as he’s ready. We all wish him a speedy recovery.”