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Andrew Marr
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Marr in 2014
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Andrew William Stevenson Marr
31 July 1959 Glasgow, Scotland
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| Education | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Journalist, broadcaster |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Television | BBC News The Andrew Marr Show |
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Jackie Ashley
(m. 1987) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Donald and Valerie Marr |
Andrew Marr (born 31 July 1959) is a well-known British journalist, author, and TV presenter. He has worked for many famous news organizations, sharing important stories and interviewing leaders.
Andrew Marr started his career writing for newspapers. Later, he became a top political reporter for the BBC. He also hosted his own popular TV show where he discussed current events and politics.
In 2013, Andrew Marr had a stroke, which is a serious medical event. After getting better, he returned to his show. In 2021, he left the BBC to start new programs on other media channels.
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Andrew Marr's Early Life and Education
Andrew Marr was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 31, 1959. His father was an investment manager. Andrew went to several schools in Scotland, including Craigflower Preparatory School, the High School of Dundee, and Loretto School.
After school, he studied English at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University. He did very well there, earning a top degree. Even when he was young, Andrew was very interested in politics and how the world worked.
Andrew Marr's Newspaper Career
Andrew Marr began his journalism career in 1981 at a newspaper called The Scotsman. He started as a trainee reporter. In 1984, he moved to London to report on Parliament, which is where the UK government makes laws.
He then worked for The Independent newspaper when it first started in 1986. Later, he joined The Economist magazine, where he became the political editor in 1988. This job helped him learn a lot and think differently about many things.
Andrew Marr returned to The Independent in 1992 as its political editor. He even became the editor of the newspaper in 1996. This was a challenging time for newspapers, but he tried new ideas to make the paper more interesting. He later left The Independent in 1998.
After that, he wrote columns for other newspapers like the Daily Express and The Observer. He also wrote books about journalism and presented a TV series about Britain.
Andrew Marr's Broadcast Career
Andrew Marr is perhaps best known for his work on television and radio.
Working as the BBC's Political Editor
In 2000, Andrew Marr became the political editor for the BBC. This meant he was the main reporter covering all the important political news for the BBC. He would explain what was happening in government and interview politicians.
During this time, he even made a small appearance in two episodes of the popular TV show Doctor Who.
In 2005, after a general election, Andrew Marr decided to step down from his role as political editor. He wanted to spend more time with his family. Another journalist, Nick Robinson, took over his role.
Hosting The Andrew Marr Show and Other Programs
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In September 2005, Andrew Marr started hosting a new Sunday morning news program on BBC One. It was first called Sunday AM, but later became The Andrew Marr Show in 2007. On this show, he interviewed important people like prime ministers and world leaders, and discussed the week's big news. He also hosted the BBC Radio 4 program Start the Week.
He also presented several documentary series for the BBC:
- In 2007, he presented Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain, which looked at Britain's history since 1945.
- In 2008, he presented Britain From Above, which showed aerial views of Britain.
- In 2009, he made a series about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, called Darwin's Dangerous Idea.
- Later in 2009, he presented Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain, which covered British politics from 1901 to 1945.
- In 2010, he explored large cities around the world in Andrew Marr's Megacities.
- In 2012, he presented The Diamond Queen, a series about the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Also in 2012, he presented Andrew Marr's History of the World, which explored the history of human civilization.
After former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away in 2013, Andrew Marr narrated a special documentary about her.
Andrew Marr even played himself in the 2018 BBC TV series Bodyguard.
Moving to Global Media
On November 19, 2021, Andrew Marr announced he was leaving the BBC. He joined a company called Global in 2022. There, he started hosting a new program called Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC, which is a radio station. He also began hosting an arts and interview program on Classic FM. He said he wanted to have "new freedom" to share his own opinions more directly. His first show on LBC aired in March 2022.
Andrew Marr's Other Work
Beyond his journalism, Andrew Marr has supported several charities. He helped Sense, an organization that supports people who are deafblind. He was also the president of the Galapagos Conservation Trust for a time. In 2007 and 2014, he supported the charity iDE UK.
He has also written novels, including Head of State (2014) and Children of the Master (2015).
Andrew Marr's Personal Life
In August 1987, Andrew Marr married Jackie Ashley, who is also a political journalist. They have a son and two daughters. The family lives in north London.
Andrew Marr's Health
On January 8, 2013, Andrew Marr had a stroke and was taken to the hospital. He spent two months recovering and left the hospital in March. He worked hard to get better and returned to presenting The Andrew Marr Show in September 2013.
In May 2018, he had an operation for a tumor on his kidney. He was expected to make a full recovery.
Awards and Recognition
Andrew Marr has received many awards for his work:
- In 1995, he was named Columnist of the Year by two different awards.
- In 2001, he received the Journalist Award at the Channel 4 Political Awards.
- He has won two British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs). In 2004, he received the Richard Dimbleby Award, which is given for outstanding factual presenting. In 2008, his History of Modern Britain series won an award for Best Specialist Factual Programme.
- In 2009, he received an honorary doctorate degree from Staffordshire University.
See Also
- List of British journalists
- List of BBC political editors
Images for kids
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Theresa May gave her first interview as Prime Minister with Andrew Marr.
