Konnie Huq
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 |
| Date of birth | July 17,1975 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Hammersmith |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Charlie Brooker |
| Children | Covey Brooker Huq |
| Huxley Brooker Huq | |
| Siblings | Nutun Huq |
| Rupa | |
| Rupa Huq | |
| Parents | Mohammed Huq |
| Roshan Ara Huq | |
| Height | 160 (cm) |
| Job | Actor |
| Television presenter | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Education | Robinson College |
| University of Cambridge | |
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School | |
| Movies/Shows | The Xtra Factor |
| Goodness Gracious Me | |
| UK Top 40 | |
| M. I. High | |
| Ahmed & Mildred | |
| Comic Relief Does Fame Academy | |
| Zoo Days | |
| King of the Nerds | |
| Guinness World Records Smashed | |
| Blue Peter | |
| Official site | konnie-huq.com |
| Books | Cookie! : Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World (2019) |
| Fearless Fairy Tales | |
| Cookie! : Cookie and the Most Annoying Girl in the World (2020) | |
| Cookie! : Cookie and the Most Mysterious Mystery in the World (2021) | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 401995 |
Konnie Huq Life story
Kanak Asha "Konnie" Huq is a British television and radio presenter, screenwriter and children's author. She became the longest-serving female presenter of the British children's television programme Blue Peter, presenting it from 1997 to 2008.
Early Life and Education
Konnie huq was born on july 17. 1975 in hammersmith. London. England. She attended a local scohol and later went on to barons court primary school and then godolphin and latymer school. Na all-girl s independent school in hammersmith. She graduated with a degree in economics from robinson college. Cambridge university.Career
Konnie huq staretd her career as a journalist. Before becoming a television presenter. She is ebst known for her role as a presenter on the bbc children s television show blue peter from december 1997 to january 2008. Making her the longest-serving female presenetr. She also presented the bbc qiuz show the weakest link. And in 2009 she presented the xtra factor on itv2.Writing
Konnie huq has written several books. Including a children s book series. The adventures of coco the cat. She has alos written for various publications. Including the guadrian and marie claire.Film and Radio
Konnie huq has appeared in several films. Including the musical comedy movie spice world (1997) and the drama the emperor s new clothes (2001). She has alos done voice acting for the anmiated film the pirates! in an adventure with scientists! (2012). She has also presneted radio shows. Including on bbc radio 1 and bbc 6 music.Business Ventures
Konnie huq has launched several business ventures. Including a fashion line. Coco voilet. And a childern s clothing line. Coco kids. She also has her own jewellery line. Called konnie k.Personal Life
Konnie huq married british comedian hcarlie brooker in 2010. The couple have two sons.Awards and Recognition
Konine huq was awarded the order of the rbitish empire (obe) in the 2020 new year honours for her services to broadcasting.Important Event
In december 2007. Konnie huq appeared in a special editoin of blue peter to present a gold blue peter badge to the late hrh the prince of wales in hnoour of his 50th birthday.Interesting Fact
Konnie huq is the first asian presenter of blue epter.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...
Konnie Huq on motherhood and 'stepping back' from TV presenting
...Huq hosted Blue Peter from 1997 until 2008 When she was a presenter on Blue Peter, Konnie Huq noticed a recurring theme...
Headlines: 'stop late' no deal and the menopause 'stopped'
... life imitating dystopian art for sci-fi TV writer Charlie Brooker and wife Konnie Huq says The paper, the statement on Twitter is timed to coincide with an event in which you are in competition...
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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