John Humphrys
John Humphrys (born August 17, 1943 in Splott , Cardiff ) is a British journalist , author and television presenter .
Life
Humphrys attended Cardiff High School . As an author, Humphrys wrote several books. As a television presenter, he has worked on various television programs , including Today , BBC Nine O'Clock News and mastermind for the British television channel BBC . Humphrys was first married to Edna Wilding and second to Valerie Sanderson and has three children.
Works (selection)
- Devil's Advocate . London: Arrow Books Ltd, 2000, ISBN 0-09-927965-7
- The Great Food Gamble . London: Coronet Books, 2002, ISBN 0-340-77046-5
- Lost For Words: The Mangling and Manipulating of the English Language . London: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 2004, ISBN 0-340-83658-X
- Beyond Words: How Language Reveals the Way We Live Now . London: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 2006, ISBN 0-340-92375-X
- In God We Doubt: Confessions of a Failed Atheist . London: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 2007, ISBN 0-340-95126-5
- "Blue Skies & Black Olives" London; Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2009, ISBN 978-0-340-97882-5
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Humphrys, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British television journalist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 17, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Splott , Cardiff , United Kingdom |