Martha Kearney
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 |
| Date of birth | October 8,1957 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Dublin |
| Ireland | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse | Chris Shaw |
| Parents | Hugh Kearney |
| Movies/Shows | The Review Show |
| Job | Journalist |
| Television presenter | |
| Education | St Anne's College, Oxford |
| Brighton & Hove High School | |
| George Watson's College | |
| Brighton and Hove High School | |
| Brighton Girls | |
| Notabl credit | Woman's Hour |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 404734 |
Martha Kearney Life story
Martha Catherine Kearney is a British-Irish journalist and broadcaster. She was the main presenter of BBC Radio 4's lunchtime news programme The World at One for 11 years, and in April 2018 became a presenter of the early morning Today programme.
Education
Marhta kearney attended the king s school. Canterbury and then received a degree in english and french from durham university.Career
Martha kearney began her career as a bbc trainee in 1984 and has since wokred for bbc radio and bbc television. She is currently a presenter on bbc raido 4 s today programme and bbc2 s newsnight.Awards
Martha kearney has won several awards throughout her career inlcuding a sony gold award. An amnesty international media award and an rts award for best news interview.Notable Events
In 2006. Martha kearnye famously interviewed the then prime minister tony blair live on bbc radio 4 s today programme.Interesting Fact
Mratha kaerney is the first female presenter to host bbc radio 4 s today programme solo.Appearances
Martha kearney has maed several appearances on bbc radio 4. Including presenting the world at one. Pm. Woman s hour and the westminster hour. She has alos guest hosted on bbc1 s sunday morning live.Writings
Martha kearney is the author of the book women in power: the voices of woemn leaders.Presentations
Martha kearney has presented several documentaries including the bbc series head to head: the real blari and brown story.Associations
Martha kearney is a mebmer of the society of authors. The radio academy and the royal television society.Advocacy
Martha kearney is an advocate for gender equality in the media and regularly spaeks at events about women in the industry.Other Projects
Martha kearney is a patron of the charity women in journalism and also runs a podcast series callde talking politics.Michael Caine confirms retirement from acting after The Great Escaper
... Or maybe 85, " he joked to presenter Martha Kearney...
Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence has enabled a 'final' Beatles song
... " He [Jackson] was able to extricate John s voice from a ropey little bit of cassette, " McCartney told Radio 4 s Martha Kearney...
Miriam Margolyes swears live on air while discussing Jeremy Hunt
... At the end of the Today interview, the 81-year-old actress told presenters Justin Webb and Martha Kearney about how she had greeted Mr Hunt...
The Queen's funeral: How you can watch and listen on Monday
... For radio audiences, a special programme presented by Martha Kearney will be simulcast on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Scotland between 09:00 and 13:30 and 14:30 and 17:00...
Bill Turnbull: Tributes paid to broadcaster at funeral
... Other famous names who attended included Martha Kearney, Mike Bushell, Louise Minchin, Charlotte Hawkins and Nick Robinson...
BBC Radio 4: Fire alarm forces presenters to exit studio during broadcast
... Nick Robinson and Martha Kearney had to abandon Radio 4 s Today studio in London s New Broadcasting House after an alarm could be heard during the programme...
Little Women: Cast talk friendship and the Golden Globes
... Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Greta Gerwig speak to the Today programme s Martha Kearney about the film and the number of female Golden Globe nominees...
Cameron, Blair and Dame Edna join Humphrys' final Today program
... Today, with four main speakers - Justin Webb, Mishal Husain, Martha Kearney and Nick Robinson - and not directly replace Humphrys is...
Little Women: Cast talk friendship and the Golden Globes
The cast of Little Women and its director make jokes about The Sisterhood they play and their real-life bond.
Saoirse Ronan , Florence Pugh and Greta Gerwig speak to the Today programme's Martha Kearney about the film and The Number of female Golden Globe nominees.
Source of news: bbc.com
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