James Naughtie

James Naughtie
Naughtie in 2015
Born
Alexander James Naughtie[1]

(1951-08-09) 9 August 1951 (age 73)[1]
Milltown of Rothiemay, Banffshire, Scotland
EducationKeith Grammar School
Alma materUniversity of Aberdeen
Syracuse University
SpouseEleanor Updale
Children3[1]
Parent(s)Alexander and Isabella[1]
Career
ShowToday programme
StationBBC Radio 4
NetworkBBC
ShowBookclub
StationBBC Radio 4
NetworkBBC
CountryUnited Kingdom

Alexander James Naughtie FRSE (surname pronounced /ˈnɔːxti/; born 9 August 1951) is a British radio presenter and journalist, known for presenting on BBC Radio 4. From 1994 to 2015, he was one of the main presenters of the Today programme.[2] In his 21 years on Today, Naughtie had anchored every BBC Radio UK election results programme from 1997 onwards. He also worked on every US presidential election from 1988 to 2012.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d "Debrett's - The trusted source on British social skills, etiquette and style". Debrett's.
  2. ^ a b Elgot, Jessica (16 December 2015). "Jim Naughtie leaves BBC Radio 4's Today programme after 21 years". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 October 2022.