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...
Miriam Margolyes swears live on air while discussing Jeremy Hunt
By Nathan WilliamsBBC News
Presenters on Radio 4 's Today programme apologised to listeners after Miriam Margolyes swore live on air while discussing the new chancellor.
The Actress had been on to talk about the death of Robbie Coltrane , and had just taken a seat vacated by Jeremy Hunt .
Margolyes Said she had wished him luck, but had wanted to tell him to go Away - using Explicit Language .
Later she told producers she had mistakenly believed she was off air.
Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, had been paying tribute to her fellow Potter star Robbie Coltrane , who died in hospital on Friday aged 72.
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.
Margolyes - who is known for being outspoken during interviews - Said : " When I saw him there I just Said 'you've got a hell of a job, The Best of luck'".
She went on to say that she had actually wanted to tell him something different, but added that " you can't say that. "
" Oh, no, no, no, you mustn't say that. No, you can't say that! " Webb Said , apologising for the language.
Mr Hunt was taking part in his first round of media interviews since being appointed the new chancellor, and had told The Bbc that difficult decisions would be needed on tax and spending.
After The Interview , the Today programme quickly moved on to The Sports section.
Later, Webb apologised for The Incident saying: " When I watched the Rugby on Bt Sport they always apologised when you hear words that you possibly shouldn't have heard, as they put it on Bt Sport in the scrum.
" Well, we apologise to you if you heard a word that you shouldn't have heard, earlier on.
" The rest of Miriam Margolyes ' interview was wonderful though. "
Webb ended the programme by saying it had been a " very eventful morning".
" Miriam Margolyes " was trending on Twitter after The Show , with people sharing clips of the radio interview.
Former BBC journalist Jon Sopel tweeted a series of laughing and embarrassed emojis in reaction.
Webb responded with the tweet: " Yes it was a good interview" - and an opened-mouth emoji.
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