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He worked in local radio and regional TV in [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]] before becoming a [[BBC]] political correspondent in 1990. In 1996 he became Political Editor for the ''[[New Statesman]]'' while continuing to present on radio and TV. In 2000 he became a political columnist at ''The Independent'' and ''Independent on Sunday''. |
He worked in local radio and regional TV in [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]] before becoming a [[BBC]] political correspondent in 1990. In 1996 he became Political Editor for the ''[[New Statesman]]'' while continuing to present on radio and TV. In 2000 he became a political columnist at ''The Independent'' and ''Independent on Sunday''. |
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Richards presented [[GMTV]]'s ''[[The Sunday Programme]]'', [[BBC Two]]'s ''Despatch Box'', [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''Week in Westminster''. In early 2017, he presented a series of unscripted |
Richards presented [[GMTV]]'s ''[[The Sunday Programme]]'', [[BBC Two]]'s ''Despatch Box'', [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''Week in Westminster''. In early 2017, he presented a series of unscripted television talks on modern Prime Ministers entitled ''Leadership Reflections'', with episodes about [[Harold Wilson]], [[Margaret Thatcher]], [[Tony Blair]], [[Gordon Brown]] and [[David Cameron]], broadcast on [[BBC Parliament]]. |
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Revision as of 13:38, 9 October 2017
- For similar names see the disambiguation page Stephen Richards (disambiguation)
Steve Richards (born 6 June 1960) is a British TV presenter and political columnist. He has written columns for the Guardian, Independent, New Statesman and Spectator. He presents Radio 4's Week in Westminster and hosts a one-man show, Rock N Roll Politics.
Early life
Richards was educated at Christ's College, formerly a state grammar school, in Finchley, North London, and graduated in History at the University of York in 1981[1] before securing a place on a journalism course at the London College of Printing.
Journalism career
He worked in local radio and regional TV in Newcastle before becoming a BBC political correspondent in 1990. In 1996 he became Political Editor for the New Statesman while continuing to present on radio and TV. In 2000 he became a political columnist at The Independent and Independent on Sunday.
Richards presented GMTV's The Sunday Programme, BBC Two's Despatch Box, BBC Radio 4's Week in Westminster. In early 2017, he presented a series of unscripted television talks on modern Prime Ministers entitled Leadership Reflections, with episodes about Harold Wilson, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron, broadcast on BBC Parliament.
Personal life
Richards lives in North London with his partner and two children.
References
- ^ "The University of York - Development and Alumni Relations". The University of York. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
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