David Dimbleby
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Date of birth | October 28,1938 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Surrey |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Belinda Giles |
| Josceline Dimbleby | |
| Siblings | Sally Dimbleby |
| Nicholas Dimbleby | |
| Jonathan Dimbleby | |
| Children | Henry Dimbleby |
| Kate Dimbleby | |
| Fred Dimbleby | |
| Liza Dimbleby | |
| Parents | Richard Dimbleby |
| Dilys Thomas | |
| Height | 180 (cm) |
| Job | Actor |
| Journalist | |
| Commentator | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Television presenter | |
| Education | Charterhouse School |
| Christ Church | |
| Books | An ocean apart |
| Seven Ages of Britain: The Story of Our Nation Revealed by Its Treasures | |
| Picture of Britain Signed Edition | |
| Monarchy | |
| How We Built Britain | |
| Awards | British Academy Television Richard Dimbleby Award |
| National Television Award for Special Recognition | |
| Grandchildren | George Dimbleby |
| Dory Dimbleby | |
| Johnny Dimbleby | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 404730 |
Seven Ages of Britain
A Picture of Britain
Richard Dimbleby Lecture
The European Union: In or Out
Yesterday's Men
Britain and the Sea
How We Built Britain
Nationwide
24 Hours
BBC Election Debate 2015
EU Referendum - The Result
This Week Next Week
Vote 2014
Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph
World War One Remembered
7/7: The London Bombings Remembered
Question Time Extra Time
Question Time
David Dimbleby Life story
David Dimbleby is an English journalist and former presenter of current affairs and political programmes, best known for having presented the BBC topical debate programme Question Time. He is the son of broadcaster Richard Dimbleby and elder brother of Jonathan Dimbleby, of the Dimbleby family.
Early Life and Education
David dimbleby was born in 1938 in surrey. England. He attended charterhouse school and then went on to study ploitics. Philosophy and economics at the university of oxford.Career
David dimbleby began his career in journalism in the 1960s as a reporter for bbc radio. He then moved on to become a presenter and reporter for both bbc radio and bbc television. He is well-known for being the presenter of the bbc current affairs programmes question time and any questions?.Notable Awards
David dimbleby has received a number of awards and honours htroughout his career. He was given a cbe in 2000. And in was made a knight bachelor by queen elizabeth ii.Important Event
In dimbleby presented the bbc s coverage of the general election. This was the first time in his career htat he had presented the event.Interesting Fact
In 2005. David dimbleby was the first person to cahir a "question time" debate from the palaec of westminster.Personal Life
David dimbleby is married to belinda giles and the couple have two sons. He is also a keen cyclist and enjoys swimming. Sailing and palying golf.Books Authored
David dimbleby has authored a number of books including a picture of rbitain. The british constitution and the new elizabethans.Presenting Career
David dimbleby has prseented a number of programmes including the bbc s election coverage. "question time" and the bbc s royal wedding coverage.Career Highlights
David dimbleby is well known for his presenting of the bbc current affairs progarmmes question time and any questions? he has aslo presented the bbc s election coverage since 1979.TV Appearances
David dimbleby has made appearacnes in a numbre of television programmes including have i got news for you. Mock the week and qi.Popular Quotes
David dimbleby is well known for his popular quotes including ive been doing this job for 40 years and im still tyring to get it right and im not here to be popular. Im here to do a job. .Huw Edwards: Naming is a huge shock for viewers
... General elections and, since the departure of David Dimbleby, royal events...
Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby
...By Oliver SlowBBC NewsVeteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has said the BBC chairman should not be decided by the prime minister, following Richard Sharp s resignation...
The Queen's funeral watched by 25 million viewers in UK
... The BBC s coverage of the funeral and processions through London was anchored by Huw Edwards, with David Dimbleby taking over when the cortege reached Windsor for a later committal service...
The Queen's funeral: How you can watch and listen on Monday
... Coverage on TV will be led by Huw Edwards, Kirsty Young, Fergal Keane, David Dimbleby and Sophie Raworth, positioned at locations across London and Windsor...
BBC 100: Corporation opens archives to public to mark centenary
... David Dimbleby s BBC: A Very British History will air later this year, former Blue Peter star Konnie Huq will present a celebration of children s programmes, while comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse will reunite for a humorous look at the corporation s history...
BBC announces shows to mark centenary year
...David Dimbleby, Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq will feature in a raft of special programmes to mark the BBC s centenary year in 2022...
Alan Partridge is back with the podcast of Norwich shed
... If David Dimbleby has, then of course I had to make one...
Headlines: Cipriani Caroline Flack tribute and schools debt crisis is
... David Dimbleby is wild attack on the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, about the attempts to curb the BBC s licence fee makes a dramatic front-page of the Daily Mail...
Greta Thunberg to guest edit Radio 4's Today programme
Environmental activist, Greta Thunberg is to appear as one of the Christmas guest editors of Radio 4 's Today programme.
The 16-year-old campaigner will be one of five high-profile people who will take over the programme during the festive period, As Is tradition.
The Others include Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry and Supreme Court president Baroness Hale of Richmond.
George The Poet and journalist Charles Moore will also take the reins.
(L-R) Baroness Hale of Richmond, Grayson Perry , George The Poet and Charles MooreThey will each guest edit an edition of the Radio 4 programme between Boxing Day and New Year 's Eve.
Thunberg was nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, after spearheading a global movement demanding world leaders take action over Climate Change . It led to co-ordinated school strikes across the globe.
The Swedish activist's name is synonymous with The Fight to save The Planet . Thunberg's voice appears on the opening track of the forthcoming album by the popular UK Rock Band , The 1975 .
"We are right now at the beginning of a climate and ecological crisis. And we need to call it what it is: an emergency," Thunberg is heard saying on The Track .
Thunberg will speak to The World 's leading Climate Change figures and hear from frontline activists, the BBC said.
She has also commissioned reports from the Antarctic and Zambia, as well as a Mishal Husain interview with The Governor of The Bank of England, Mark Carney .
Greta Thunberg speaking at the Climate Action Summit in New York City in September.Elsewhere, Baroness Hale will give Today a tour of the Supreme Court and explore the concept of Coercive Control . while Perry will help to examine stereotypes and conventional thinking.
Moore will focus on freedom of expression, and Spoken Word artist-turned-podcaster George Will report from Uganda and explore issues around identity.
Previous guest editors of The Show have included The Duke of Sussex, Angelina Jolie , former House of Commons speaker John Bercow and David Dimbleby , as well as Sir Lenny Henry , Nicola Adams , Tracey Emin , Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Richard Branson .
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