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John Humphrys

Journalist / Television Presenter | * 08/17/1943 (80) | Adamsdown, Cardiff, Wales (United Kingdom (UK))
Desmond John Humphrys (born 17 August 1943) is a Welsh broadcaster. From 1981 to 1987 he was the main presenter of the Nine O'Clock News, the flagship BBC News television programme, and from 1987 until 2019 he presented on the BBC Radio 4 breakfast programme Today. He was the host of the BBC Two television quiz show Mastermind from 2003 to 2021, for a total of 735 episodes. Humphrys now presents a regular Sunday afternoon show on Classic FM, where he also sometimes fills in on the weekday More Music Breakfast show. Humphrys has a reputation as an outspoken and challenging interviewer; occasionally politicians have, after being subjected to a tough interview on live radio, been critical of his style. ()
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Desmond John Humphrys is a Welsh broadcaster. From 1981 to 1987 he was the main presenter for the Nine O'Clock News, the flagship BBC News television programme, and from 1987 until 2019 he presented on the BBC Radio 4 breakfast programme Today.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Documentaries | Talk-Shows

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Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the evil Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, instead of bringing the Prime Minister down, Ali is embraced by the nation as ...

Ali G Indahouse

R

2002 | 3.0/5 | 1h 25min
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Nessa Stein, the daughter of a Zionist arms procurer who as a child witnessed his assassination. Now an adult, Nessa inherits her father's company and changes course from supplying arms to laying data ...

The Honourable Woman

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2014 | 3.7/5 | 1h per episode
Drama, War & Politics, Crime
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Oliver's Travels

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1995 | 3.0/5 | 50min per episode
Comedy, Drama
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A troubled war veteran is assigned to protect a controversial politician who may be the target of a terror plot. ...

Bodyguard

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2018 | 3.9/5 | 1h per episode
Crime, Drama, War & Politics, Documentary
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Movies with John Humphrys as Actor(3)

as himself2019 Bill Turnbull: Staying Alive
as (archive footage)2008 Trials and Tribulations
as himself2002 Ali G Indahouse

TV Shows/Series with John Humphrys as Actor(9)

as Newsreader (voice)2016 The Crown
2014 Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2012 Gadget Man
as himself2003 Grumpy Old Men
as himself1994 Room 101
as himself1993 Shooting Stars
as The Newsreader1982 The Kenny Everett Television Show
as Himself - Guest Chair1979 Question Time
as Presenter1972 Mastermind

Full Name: John Humphrys
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Tuesday, 08/17 1943 (August) in Adamsdown, Cardiff, Wales (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 80 years + 246 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Cardiff High School
Employer: BBC
Spouses (current/former): Valerie Sanderson
Siblings: Bob Humphrys
John Humphrys frequently works together with these people:
Peter Morgan (5x, Crew)
Carol Vorderman (5x, Actress)
Jo Brand (5x, Actress)
Jeremy Clarkson (4x, Actor)
Noel Fielding (4x, Actor)
David Mitchell (4x, Actor)
Jonathan Ross (4x, Actor)
Danny Baker (4x, Actor)
Bob Mortimer (4x, Actor)
Will Self (4x, Actor)
Sara Cox (4x, Actress)
Sacha Baron Cohen (3x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:745411, Added: 11/02/2018, Last updated: 03/27/2024