Moira Stuart Biography
Moira Stuart is a well-known British Presenter, Newsreader and Radio Host who was born and brought-up in London. She is widely known as the first female African – Caribbean newsreader to appear on British national television in 1981 and for working on BBC News. Currently, she works at BBC Radio 2 as the Newsreader on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’.
Moira also serves as the Hosting of the Sunday late-night programme ‘Music Until Midnight’. She has also appeared on numerous television programs including the television comedy panel show ‘Would I Lie to You?’ on the 9th Series, Episode 1. She also worked at Classic FM after she made her debut on 14 December 2019.
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Moira Stuart Age
Stuart is 71 years old as of 2020, she was born on 2 September 1949 in Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom. She celebrates her birthday on 2nd September every year and her birth sign is Virgo.
Moira Stuart Height
Moira stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature of her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Moira Stuart Education
Stuart attended Our Lady’s Convent RC High School, Stamford Hill. At the age of 13, her family moved to Bermuda and later moved back to London at the age of 15, where she attended the college.
Moira Stuart Family, Parents and Siblings
Moira was born to a Dominican mother named Marjorie Gordon and Barbadian father named Harold Stuart. She spent her childhood with her two sister siblings named Sandra and Sharon. Her parents divorced when she was 10 months old and the last time she saw her father she was three. At the age of 17 she made an effort to look for him but she discovered that he had died in 1966.
Moira Stuart Husband
Stuart is currently not married. However, she has admitted that she almost did marry for two occasions. The first one is that Des Lynam, a renowned Television Presenter, said that he had been her boyfriend. The second one is that in 2016, it was reported that John Humphrys, a renowned Broadcasters had as well propositioned her.
Moira Stuart Salary
Moira receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United Kingdom. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.
Moira Stuart Net Worth
Stuart’s net worth is estimated to be between $100 thousand and $1 million dollars. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Presenter, Newsreader and Radio Host. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Moira Stuart Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about her;
Moira Stuart Wiki
- Full Names: Moira Clare Ruby Stuart
- Popular As: Moira Stuart
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Presenter, Newsreader and Radio Host
- Nationality: British
- Race / Ethnicity: African-Caribbean
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Moira Stuart Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 71 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 2 September 1949
- Place of Birth: Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
- Birthday: 2nd September
Moira Stuart Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Moira Stuart Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Harold Stuart
- Mother: Marjorie Gordon
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Sandra and Sharon
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Husband/Spouse: Not Available
- Dating / Boyfriend: Dated Des Lynam and John Humphrys
- Children: Not Known
Moira Stuart Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $100K- $1 Million
- Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
- Source of Income: Presenter, Newsreader and Radio Host
Moira Stuart BBC Radio 2
Moira began her career in as a production assistant in Radio’s Talks and Documentaries department in BBC in the 1970’s. She progressed to become a BBC Radio 4 announcer and a newsreader and programme presenter. In 1981 she joined television becoming the first female African-Caribbean newsreader.
While at BBC she presented every news bulletin on BBC1 apart from the 10 O’Clock News. She worked for BBC for four decades before she was axed from Andrew Marr’s Sunday morning show on BBC1 in 2007. Six months later she quit BBC after more than 30 years in the corporation although she never gave her reasons but they were speculations that she left over BBC’s alleged prejudice against older women.
Her quitting sparked a chorus of complaints from MPs and some of the biggest names at the BBC, including Jeremy Paxman and John Humphrys, who demanded that Stuart be reinstated immediately. They accused BBC of age discrimination and claimed that she was being sidelined to make way for younger presenters. BBC director general at the time, Mark Thompson, denied the allegation telling MPs that the role of the traditional newsreader had “virtually died out”.
Moira Stuart Chris Evans Show
In 2010 BBC today confirmed that Moira Stuart would join Chris Evans’s BBC Radio 2 breakfast show as the newsreader. Stuart said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Chris Evans Breakfast Show at Radio 2. We’ll certainly have some fun.”
Evans said: “It doesn’t get any better than Moira Stuart. The voice, the authority, the style, the class, plus a side of her the majority of people have never seen before. She’s funny, she’s cheeky and dare I say it – ever such a little bit naughty. Always brilliant on the telly, I predict she’s going to be even better on the radio. In fact, I know she will be.”
Moira Stuart Awards and Achievements
- 1988: “Best Newscaster of the Year” (1988) by the TV and Radio Industries Club Awards.
- 1989: “Best Television Personality” by the Women of Achievement Awards.
- 1994: “Best Female Television Personality” by the Black Journalists’ Association.
- 1997: “Best Media Personality” by The Voice newspaper.
- 2001: Appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting.
- 2002: “Media Personality of 2002” at the EMMA Awards.
- 2003: one of 100 Great Black Britons.
- 2006: Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, the university where her grandparents met.
- 2008: “Oldie Autocutie of the Year” for her outstanding contribution to television by The Oldie magazine.
- 2012: Awarded the degree Honorary Doctor of Letters by De Montfort University.
- 2013: Received an honorary doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Moira Stuart News: My problems with alcohol, by Moira Stuart – Newsreader reveals she was forced to quit drinking because of health problems
Moira Stuart has revealed that she no longer drinks after she ‘developed problems with alcohol’. The BBC newsreader told listeners of Chris Evans’ breakfast show on Radio 2 yesterday that she used to enjoy a tipple, especially at weddings.
But she was forced to quit drinking after developing health problems. Evans was quizzing Miss Stuart, 67, about dry January, where drinkers abstain from alcohol for a month, and asked if she had never drunk. She replied: ‘Oh I did. Oh Yes. I used to when I was a child, yes notorious at weddings, going round and drinking everybody’s.’
Evans replied: ‘Minesweeping is what it’s called. You were an early minesweeper. And that put you off for life?’ Miss Stuart said: ‘Um no. I developed problems with alcohol so I just left it alone. They weren’t hangovers, migraines – alcohol doesn’t do it for me, along with cheese and chocolate. I’m telling you it’s been rougher than tough.’
Miss Stuart became the first female African-Caribbean newsreader when she moved from radio to television news in 1981. Last year the Daily Mail revealed how BBC Radio 4 Today show presenter John Humphrys told Miss Stuart she was ‘sensationally sexy’ after a news bulletin.
He is believed to have said: ‘You’re the most sensationally sexy lady I know. The best thing we can do for the next few hours is to make mad, passionate love in the basement.’ Miss Stuart then made it clear that the programme had been recorded for the deaf community, so the audience would have been able to lip-read every word he had said.
She quit the BBC after 26 years in 2007, when the BBC unceremoniously announced her departure. The statement prompted accusations that the Corporation did not want older women on screen and led to a series of complaints from MPs that she be immediately reinstated. Miss Stuart eventually returned to the BBC in 2010, when she became the main newsreader on Radio 2’s breakfast show.
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions about Moira Stuart
Who is Moira Stuart?
Moira Stuart is a well-known British Presenter, Newsreader and Radio Host. She is widely known as the first female African – Caribbean newsreader to appear on British national television in 1981 and for working on BBC News. Currently, she works at BBC Radio 2 as the Newsreader on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’.
How old is Moira Stuart?
Stuart is 71 years old as of 2020, she was born on 2 September 1949 in Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Her birth sign is Virgo.
How tall is Moira Stuart?
Moira stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Moira Stuart married?
No, she has never been married. However, she has admitted that she almost did marry for two occasions. The first one is that Des Lynam, a renowned Television Presenter, said that he had been her boyfriend. The second one is that in 2016, it was reported that John Humphrys, a renowned Broadcasters had as well propositioned her.
How much is Moira Stuart worth?
Stuart’s net worth is estimated to be between $100 thousand and $1 million dollars. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Presenter, Newsreader and Radio Host.
How much does Moira make?
Moira receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United Kingdom. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.
Where does Stuart live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Moira dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Stuart now?
Moira is still pursuing her career in journalism. She is currently working as a as the Newsreader on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’ and as the Hosting of the Sunday late-night programme ‘Music Until Midnight’ at BBC Radio 2 since 2016.
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