Early Life
Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Holmes was raised in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He attended Canterbury Christ Church College, where he graduated with a joint degree in English with Radio, Film and Television. While at the university he became involved with its radio station C4 Radio, and also wrote, directed and performed in various student revue shows; and was a presenter on Canterbury's local radio station KMFM Canterbury (then CTFM).
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