James Naughtie | |
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Born | Alexander James Naughtie[1] 9 August 1951[1] Milltown of Rothiemay, Banffshire, Scotland |
Education | Keith Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen Syracuse University |
Spouse | Eleanor Updale |
Children | 3[1] |
Parent(s) | Alexander and Isabella[1] |
Career | |
Show | Today programme |
Station | BBC Radio 4 |
Network | BBC |
Show | Bookclub |
Station | BBC Radio 4 |
Network | BBC |
Country | United 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]