Louise Minchin facts for kids
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Louise Minchin
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Minchin in 2012
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| Born |
Louise Mary Grayson
8 September 1968 |
| Education | University of St. Andrews |
| Occupation | Journalist presenter Anchor |
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Notable credit(s)
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BBC Breakfast BBC News at One Missing Live The One Show Real Rescues Lorraine |
| Spouse(s) |
David Minchin
(m. 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
Louise Minchin (born September 8, 1968) is a well-known British TV presenter and journalist. She used to be a main news anchor for the BBC, and now she works on different projects for them.
From 2012, Louise was a regular presenter on the BBC One show Breakfast. She hosted the show three days a week. She worked with presenters like Bill Turnbull, Charlie Stayt, and later Dan Walker.
On June 8, 2021, Louise announced on air that she would be leaving BBC Breakfast. She had been part of the show for 20 years, first as a stand-in and then as a main host. Her last day on the show was September 15, 2021.
Before BBC Breakfast, Louise also co-hosted Real Rescues from 2009 to 2012. She also guest-hosted The One Show many times since 2010.
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Early Life and Education
Louise Mary Grayson was born in 1968 in British Hong Kong. Her father was a Major in the Irish Guards of the British Army.
She went to St Mary's School, Ascot. She earned a degree in Spanish from the University of St Andrews. After that, she studied journalism at the London College of Communication.
Television Career Highlights
Louise started her career working for the BBC World Service in Argentina. She also worked for the Today programme and various local radio stations. In 2006, she traveled around the country meeting England fans for the World Cup news coverage.
She joined Radio 5 Live in 1998. She presented many of the station's main shows, including Drive and Breakfast. From 2003 to 2012, she was a regular presenter on the BBC News Channel.
BBC Breakfast Role
Louise became a relief presenter for BBC Breakfast in 2006 and 2007. From May 2009 to April 2012, she was the regular weekend presenter. In December 2011, the BBC announced she would become a main presenter for BBC Breakfast. This happened when the show moved to Salford in April 2012.
She announced her departure from BBC Breakfast in June 2021. Her final show was on September 15, 2021.
Other TV Shows
From 2008, Louise presented Missing Live with Rav Wilding. This show helped find missing people. It ran for several weeks each year.
She also co-presented Sunday Life on BBC One in 2008 with Colin Jackson. In 2009, she presented Real Rescues with Nick Knowles.
During the 2004 Athens Olympics, Louise presented In the Know. This was a BBC sports magazine show. She also co-presented The One Show several times in 2010.
In 2012, Louise and Gethin Jones presented the documentary series Crime and Punishment. In November 2021, Louise was a contestant on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in seventh place.
In January 2025, Louise started co-presenting Rip Off Britain.
Awards and Recognition
In March 2014, Louise was given an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree. This special award was from the University of Chester.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Louise married David Minchin in 1998. They have two daughters. The family moved to Eccleston, Cheshire, in 2012. This was because BBC Breakfast moved its studios to Salford.
Louise is an amateur triathlete. This means she enjoys competing in triathlons. A triathlon involves swimming, cycling, and running.
In 2015, she qualified for the Great Britain Age-Group Triathlon Team. She competed in the World Triathlon Championships in Chicago. She finished 71st in her age group.
Louise has also taken part in "Around the World in 80 days" for Children in Need. This is a charity event that raises money for children.
Books Written by Louise Minchin
- Dare to Tri: My Journey from the BBC Breakfast Sofa to GB Team Triathlete (Bloomsbury, 2019) ISBN: 978-1472961846
- Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women (Bloomsbury, 2023) ISBN: 978-1399401180
See also
In Spanish: Louise Minchin para niños
- List of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) contestants
