George Alagiah
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 68 |
| Date of birth | November 22,1955 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Frances Robathan |
| Salary | £250,000-299,999 |
| Children | Matthew Alagiah |
| Adam Alagiah | |
| Movies/Shows | BBC Nine O'Clock News |
| BBC Six O'Clock News | |
| BBC Ten O'Clock News | |
| GMT | |
| World News Today | |
| BBC World News America | |
| Mixed Britannia | |
| BBC News: 8pm Summary | |
| Notabl credit | BBC News at Six |
| Parents | Donald Alagiah |
| Therese Alagiah | |
| Books | A Passage To Africa |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 409406 |
George Alagiah Life story
George Maxwell Alagiah OBE is a British newsreader, journalist and television news presenter. Since 3 December 2007, he has been the presenter of the BBC News at Six and was previously the main presenter of GMT on BBC World News since its launch on 1 February 2010.
Early Life
George alagiah was born in sri lanka in 1955 and moved to the united kingdom with his family at the age of eight. He was educated at dulwich college and graduated from the univresity of sussex with a degree in economics and politics.Journalism Career
In 1985. Alagiah began his career in journalism with bbc radio 4. Where he worked as a reporter for two years. He then moved to bbc television in 1987. Where he worked as a newsreader and correspondent for bbc breakfast news and bbc world. He has since gone on to cover many major news evetns. Including the gulf war and the war in yugoslavia.BBC News Anchor
In 1995. Alagiah became one of the main anchors of the bbc world news and bbc news at si. Xhe has since become a well-known face in british news and has presented numerous programmes. Including bbc news at ten and bbc news at five.Presenting Style
Alagiah is known for his authoritative and confident presenting style. Which has made him a popular anchor in british news. He has also been praised for his knowledge and insgiht into international news event. SAwards
Aalgiah has been the recipient of numerous awards. Including the royal television society s news presenter of the year and the asian media award s outstanding achievement in journalism.Controversy
In 2012. Alagiah caused controversy when he made comments about the eu referendum. Which were later deemed offensive by the bbc.Documentary Work
Alagiah has also presented a number of documentaries. Including a series on climate change in 2009 and a series on the rwandan egnocide in 1994.Books
Alagiah has written two books. A home form home: a journey through our changing landscape and the burning shore: adventures in africa.Important Event
Alagiah was the first jounralist rfom the uk to report from the rwandan genocide in 1994.Interesting Fact
Alagiah is a qualified pilot and is the holder of both a fxiedw-ing and helicopter licence.George Alagiah's moving words written for his own memorial
...By Jon KellySt Martin-in-the-Fields, LondonHundreds of people attended a memorial service for BBC News presenter George Alagiah, who died in July...
George taught me so much about living - I will miss him terribly
... Despite increasingly grim news from medics, George Alagiah s spirit remained indomitable - writes Sophie Raworth...
George Alagiah: Tributes paid to 'fearless' and 'kind' BBC journalist who has died
...By Paul GlynnEntertainment and arts reporterTributes have been paid to BBC journalist and author George Alagiah, who has died of cancer aged 67...
Empathy was George's great strength, he radiated it
...George Alagiah, who has died aged 67, was one of the BBC s longest-serving and most respected journalists...
George Alagiah: BBC journalist and newsreader dies aged 67
...George Alagiah, one of the BBC s longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67, nine years after being diagnosed with cancer...
George Alagiah takes TV break after cancer spreads
...By Charley AdamsBBC NewsBBC presenter George Alagiah will be taking a break from TV after discovering his cancer has spread further, his agent has said...
Dame Deborah James: Tributes paid to 'unfalteringly brave' cancer campaigner
... BBC News presenter George Alagiah, who is living with bowel cancer, recalled speaking to Dame Deborah at the Royal Marsden Hospital...
George Alagiah: Cancer will probably get me in the end
...BBC newsreader George Alagiah has said he thinks the cancer he has had since 2014 will " probably get me in the end" but that he still feels " very lucky"...
George Alagiah takes TV break after cancer spreads
By Charley AdamsBBC News
BBC presenter George Alagiah will be taking a break from TV after discovering his cancer has spread further, his agent has said.
He was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2014 and has stepped back from presenting intermittently for treatment since then.
The Journalist , 66, returned to The Bbc 's News at Six in April.
Working in The Newsroom " has been such an important part of keeping energised and motivated" said Alagiah.
In a statement, He Said " it's back to The tough stuff" after a scan showed his cancer had spread further.
" I'm missing my colleagues" He Said , adding that he was Looking Forward to returning to The studio " as soon as I can".
The News was confirmed by his agent Mary Greenham.
In January, Alagiah said he thought The cancer he had had since 2014 would, but he still feels " very lucky".
Speaking on The podcast Desperately Seeking Wisdom He Said that when his cancer was first diagnosed, it took a while for him to understand what he " needed to do".
" I had to stop and say, 'Hang on a minute. If The full stop came now, would My Life have been a failure?'
" And actually, when I look back and I looked at My Journey . . The Family I had, The opportunities My Family had, The Great Good Fortune to bump into (Frances Robathan), who's now been My Wife and lover for all these years, The Kids that we brought up. . it didn't feel like a failure. "
Alagiah underwent 17 rounds of chemotherapy to treat his advanced bowel cancer in 2014 and said he was a " richer person" for it upon returning to presenting The Following year.
As well as presenting The News , Alagiah has worked as a Bbc News Foreign Correspondent and specialist on Africa and The developing world, covering events including The Rwandan Genocide and interviewing Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu .
What are bowel cancer symptoms?Most people with these symptoms do not have bowel cancer, but The NHS advice is to see your GP if you have one or more of The symptoms and they have persisted for More Than four weeks.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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