John Humphrys | |
|---|---|
 Humphrys in 2012 | |
| Born | Desmond John Humphrys 17 August 1943[1] |
| Education | Cardiff High School[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, presenter |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Employer | BBC |
| Agent | Kruger Cowne Ltd[2] |
| Notable credit(s) | BBC Nine O'Clock News (1981–1987) Today (1987–2019) Mastermind (2003–2021) Celebrity Mastermind (2003–2021) |
| Spouse |
Edna Wilding
(m. 1964, divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Bob Humphrys (brother) |
Desmond John Humphrys (born 17 August 1943)[1] is a Welsh broadcaster.[3] From 1981 to 1987 he was the main presenter of the Nine O'Clock News, the flagship BBC News television programme,[3] and from 1987 until 2019 he presented on the BBC Radio 4 breakfast programme Today.[4] 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 having been an outspoken and challenging interviewer; occasionally politicians have, after being subjected to a tough interview on live radio, been critical of his style.[3][5][6][7]
- ^ a b c "HUMPHRYS, John". Who's Who. Vol. 2015 (online Oxford University Press ed.). A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "John Humphrys Agent & Speaker".
- ^ a b c "Biographies: John Humphrys: Presenter, Today". BBC. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "John Humphrys: 'Forensic' and 'grouchy' host 'will be much missed'". BBC News. 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Desert Island Discs with John Humphrys". Desert Island Discs. 6 January 2008. BBC. Radio 4.
- ^ "BBC criticises Humphrys' speech". BBC News. 6 September 2005. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
- ^ Sawyer, Miranda (13 October 2019). "John Humphrys: 'The Queen told me if she ever did an interview, it wouldn't be with me'". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2020.