Lauren Laverne is a British journalist and radio presenter and host for Bbc.
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Best Known For:The television program Desert Island Discs
Breakthrough:Transitioned from music to national broadcasting with BBC Radio 6 Music, establishing her signature presenter profile in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Lauren Laverne
- Full Name: Lauren Laverne
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program Desert Island Discs
- Current Employer: BBC
- Date of Birth: April 28, 1978
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of Birth: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Graeme Fisher
Lauren Laverne Age
Lauren Laverne is 48 years old. She was born on April 28, 1978, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Education
She attended City of Sunderland College, where she earned a Diploma.
- City of Sunderland College
- Qualification: Diploma
Career & Work
Lauren Laverne's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with BBC Radio 4, a radio network and BBC Radio 6 Music.
Organization: BBC Radio 4
Role: Host of Desert Island Discs
Period: 2018–Present
Details: London, UK · Succeeded Kirsty Young as primary host of the flagship long-form cultural interview program.
Organization: BBC Radio 6 Music
Role: Breakfast Show Presenter
Period: 2008
Details: London, UK · Presents highly rated alternative morning entertainment and arts panels.
Organization: Channel 4
Role: TV Presenter
Period: 2006–2010
Details: London, UK · Presented flagship cultural review series such as The Culture Show and 10 O'Clock Live.
Rise to Fame
Lauren Laverne rose to prominence for her role on the radio program Desert Island Discs.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Desert Island Discs and The Culture Show.
Television
- TV Show: The Culture Show (Presenter, 2006-2010) — A national arts and pop culture weekly news magazine program
Radio
- Radio Program: Desert Island Discs (Host, 2018-Present) — Authoritative biographical interview program running continuously on BBC Radio 4
Lauren Laverne Family & Relationships
Lauren Laverne is married to Graeme Fisher. She has 2 children, Fergus Fisher and Mack Fisher.
- Father: Leslie Gofton
- Mother: Celia Gofton
- Siblings:
- Pete Gofton
- Children:
- Fergus Fisher (2007)
- Mack Fisher (2010)
Lesser Known Facts
- Before her broadcasting career, Laverne was the lead singer and guitarist of the 1990s indie pop band Kenickie.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lauren Laverne
- Popular As: Lauren Gofton
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 28, 1978
- Age: 48
- Birthday: April 28
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
Measurements
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Leslie Gofton
- Mother: Celia Gofton
- Siblings: Pete Gofton
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Graeme Fisher
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Graeme Fisher (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laurenlaverne
