David Dimbleby
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 86 |
| Date of birth | October 28,1938 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Surrey |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Belinda Giles |
| Josceline Dimbleby | |
| Siblings | Sally Dimbleby |
| Nicholas Dimbleby | |
| Jonathan Dimbleby | |
| Children | Henry Dimbleby |
| Kate Dimbleby | |
| Fred Dimbleby | |
| Liza Dimbleby | |
| Parents | Richard Dimbleby |
| Dilys Thomas | |
| Height | 180 (cm) |
| Job | Actor |
| Journalist | |
| Commentator | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Television presenter | |
| Education | Charterhouse School |
| Christ Church | |
| Books | An ocean apart |
| Seven Ages of Britain: The Story of Our Nation Revealed by Its Treasures | |
| Picture of Britain Signed Edition | |
| Monarchy | |
| How We Built Britain | |
| Awards | British Academy Television Richard Dimbleby Award |
| National Television Award for Special Recognition | |
| Grandchildren | George Dimbleby |
| Dory Dimbleby | |
| Johnny Dimbleby | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 404730 |
Seven Ages of Britain
A Picture of Britain
Richard Dimbleby Lecture
The European Union: In or Out
Yesterday's Men
Britain and the Sea
How We Built Britain
Nationwide
24 Hours
BBC Election Debate 2015
EU Referendum - The Result
This Week Next Week
Vote 2014
Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph
World War One Remembered
7/7: The London Bombings Remembered
Question Time Extra Time
Question Time
David Dimbleby Life story
David Dimbleby is an English journalist and former presenter of current affairs and political programmes, best known for having presented the BBC topical debate programme Question Time. He is the son of broadcaster Richard Dimbleby and elder brother of Jonathan Dimbleby, of the Dimbleby family.
Early Life and Education
David dimbleby was born in 1938 in surrey. England. He attended charterhouse school and then went on to study ploitics. Philosophy and economics at the university of oxford.Career
David dimbleby began his career in journalism in the 1960s as a reporter for bbc radio. He then moved on to become a presenter and reporter for both bbc radio and bbc television. He is well-known for being the presenter of the bbc current affairs programmes question time and any questions?.Notable Awards
David dimbleby has received a number of awards and honours htroughout his career. He was given a cbe in 2000. And in was made a knight bachelor by queen elizabeth ii.Important Event
In dimbleby presented the bbc s coverage of the general election. This was the first time in his career htat he had presented the event.Interesting Fact
In 2005. David dimbleby was the first person to cahir a "question time" debate from the palaec of westminster.Personal Life
David dimbleby is married to belinda giles and the couple have two sons. He is also a keen cyclist and enjoys swimming. Sailing and palying golf.Books Authored
David dimbleby has authored a number of books including a picture of rbitain. The british constitution and the new elizabethans.Presenting Career
David dimbleby has prseented a number of programmes including the bbc s election coverage. "question time" and the bbc s royal wedding coverage.Career Highlights
David dimbleby is well known for his presenting of the bbc current affairs progarmmes question time and any questions? he has aslo presented the bbc s election coverage since 1979.TV Appearances
David dimbleby has made appearacnes in a numbre of television programmes including have i got news for you. Mock the week and qi.Popular Quotes
David dimbleby is well known for his popular quotes including ive been doing this job for 40 years and im still tyring to get it right and im not here to be popular. Im here to do a job. .Huw Edwards: Naming is a huge shock for viewers
... General elections and, since the departure of David Dimbleby, royal events...
Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby
...By Oliver SlowBBC NewsVeteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has said the BBC chairman should not be decided by the prime minister, following Richard Sharp s resignation...
The Queen's funeral watched by 25 million viewers in UK
... The BBC s coverage of the funeral and processions through London was anchored by Huw Edwards, with David Dimbleby taking over when the cortege reached Windsor for a later committal service...
The Queen's funeral: How you can watch and listen on Monday
... Coverage on TV will be led by Huw Edwards, Kirsty Young, Fergal Keane, David Dimbleby and Sophie Raworth, positioned at locations across London and Windsor...
BBC 100: Corporation opens archives to public to mark centenary
... David Dimbleby s BBC: A Very British History will air later this year, former Blue Peter star Konnie Huq will present a celebration of children s programmes, while comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse will reunite for a humorous look at the corporation s history...
BBC announces shows to mark centenary year
...David Dimbleby, Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq will feature in a raft of special programmes to mark the BBC s centenary year in 2022...
Alan Partridge is back with the podcast of Norwich shed
... If David Dimbleby has, then of course I had to make one...
Headlines: Cipriani Caroline Flack tribute and schools debt crisis is
... David Dimbleby is wild attack on the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, about the attempts to curb the BBC s licence fee makes a dramatic front-page of the Daily Mail...
BBC announces shows to mark centenary year
David Dimbleby , Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq will feature in a raft of special programmes to mark The Bbc 's centenary year in 2022.
The Highlights will include a three-part series titled David Dimbleby 's BBC: A Very British History.
Ex-Blue Peter host Huq will celebrate children's programming from The Past 100 years in Here's One I Made Earlier.
Comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse will reunite for a humorous look at The Corporation 's history.
Titled The Love Box In Your Living Room , their Bbc Two retrospective is billed as a combination of real footage and " genuinely authentic made-up stuff".
The pair will play spoof presenters called Adam Adamant Curtis - named after respected documentary-maker Adam Curtis - and Richard Dimbleby Curtis .
Meanwhile, The Real David Dimbleby will embark on a more sober exploration of the broadcaster's role in major moments of political and cultural change, its conflicts with governments and its own public controversies.
CBBC will play host to Horrible Histories : BBC's Big Birthday Bonanza, and there will be special editions of shows including Strictly Come Dancing , Doctor Who , Top Gear , MasterChef, The Apprentice and Antiques Roadshow .
'A huge treat'Radio 3 will broadcast The Sonic Century, examining the impact of 100 years of radio. Radio 4 will delve into The Archives for Past Forward and has commissioned The Battle of Savoy Hill, a five-part drama set in The Corporation 's early years.
" Our centenary year will be a huge treat for audiences of all ages from massive sporting events, comedy, entertainment, drama, arts and music, to documentaries assessing all aspects of The Bbc 's history, " The Bbc 's chief content officer Charlotte Moore said.
" BBC 100 will celebrate and reflect on the unique role The Bbc plays in the lives of audiences across the UK as our much cherished national broadcaster from its creation right up to The Present day. "
Other major events in The Bbc 's centenary year will range from The Queen 's Platinum Jubilee to The Women 's Euros, The World Cup and Commonwealth Games , as well as The Return of Radio 1 's Big Weekend, a host of new dramas and comedies, and Frozen Planet II.
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