Katie Derham

Katie Derham (born Catherine Beatrice Margaret Derham on 18 June 1970) is a British newscaster and a presenter on television and radio.

Early life

Derham was born in Stockport to John and Margaret Derham, and grew up in Wilmslow.Who's Who 2009Duncan A. "Proms Queen", Radio Times (7–13 August 2010), p. 30 (BBC Magazines) She was educated at Cheadle Hulme School and read Economics at Magdalene College, Cambridge graduating with a BA (Hons).

Broadcasting career

BBC (1995–1998)

Derham began her broadcasting career at the BBC, starting as a researcher on Radio 4's Moneybox. In 1995 she won the Bradford & Bingley "Best Personal Finance Broadcaster Award" for her work as a presenter on Radio 5 Live's Moneycheck. She moved to BBC television in 1996 as a consumer affairs correspondent and was also a reporter on the long-running Film programme.

ITN (1998–2010)

In 1998 she joined ITN as the Media and Arts Editor for ITV News and, at the age of 27, became the youngest newscaster on British national television since ITN's creation in 1955. In 2004, Derham became the main female presenter of the 30, and a relief presenter of both the 30 and the ITV News at Ten. She also co-presented the ITV London news programme London Tonight. Derham hosted her last programmes on ITV1 on 25 June 2010. On 3 August 2010 Derham hit...
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