John Humphrys
Desmond John Humphrys (born 17 August 1943) is a Welsh broadcaster. From 1981 to 1987 he was the main presenter of the Nine O'Clock News, the flagship BBC News television programme, and from 1987 until 2019 he presented on the BBC Radio 4 breakfast programme Today. 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.
John Humphrys | |
|---|---|
Humphrys in 2012 | |
| Born | Desmond John Humphrys 17 August 1943 |
| Education | Cardiff High School |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, presenter |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Employer | BBC |
| Agent | Kruger Cowne Ltd |
| 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) |
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.
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