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Susan Elizabeth Perkins is an English journalist and tv presenter and host for Bbc.

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Best Known For:The television program Just a Minute
Breakthrough:Developed her comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc and became established as a television presenter through Late Lunch

10 Quick Facts About Susan Elizabeth Perkins

  • Full Name: Susan Elizabeth Perkins
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Host
  • Known For: The television program Just a Minute
  • Current Employer: BBC
  • Date of Birth: September 22, 1969
  • Age: 57 years old
  • Place of Birth: Croydon, London, England
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Popular As: Sue Perkins
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Susan Elizabeth Perkins Age

Susan Elizabeth Perkins is about 57 years old as of 2026. Susan Elizabeth Perkins was born in 1969.

Susan Elizabeth Perkins Height

Susan Elizabeth Perkins stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.

Education

She attended New Hall, University of Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English.

  • New Hall, University of Cambridge
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: English

Career & Work

Susan Elizabeth Perkins' career includes acting and entertainment roles with BBC Radio 4, a radio network and BBC.

Organization: BBC Radio 4
Role: Host of Just a Minute
Period: 2021–
Details: United Kingdom · Became host of the long-running comedy panel game following the era of Nicholas Parsons.
Organization: BBC
Role: Presenter of Insert Name Here
Period: 2016–2019
Details: United Kingdom
Organization: BBC
Role: Co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off
Period: 2010–2016
Details: United Kingdom
Organization: Channel 4
Role: Co-presenter of Late Lunch
Period: 1997–1998
Details: United Kingdom · Co-presented the comedy and daytime entertainment programme with Mel Giedroyc.
Organization: Cambridge Footlights
Role: Comedy performer and society president
Details: Cambridge, England · Participated in the university's comedy society and served as its president.
Organization: Mel and Sue
Role: Comedian and presenter
Details: United Kingdom · Established a comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc, leading to television, radio and live performance work.

Rise to Fame

Susan Elizabeth Perkins rose to prominence for her role on the television show Late Lunch.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Late Lunch, The Great British Bake Off, and Insert Name Here.

Television

  • TV Show: Late Lunch (Co-presenter, 1997-1998) — Channel 4 programme presented with Mel Giedroyc
  • TV Show: The Great British Bake Off (Co-presenter, 2010-2016) — Presented the first seven series with Mel Giedroyc
  • TV Show: Insert Name Here (Host, 2016-2019) — BBC comedy panel programme

Radio

  • Radio Program: Just a Minute (Host, 2021-) — BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game in which participants speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation

Books

  • Book: Spectacles (Author, 2015) — Autobiographical memoir
  • Book: East of Croydon (Author, 2018) — Travel memoir recounting experiences across Asia

Awards & Achievements

  • BAFTA Television Award — BAFTA — Best Features

Susan Elizabeth Perkins Family & Relationships

Susan Elizabeth Perkins is single. She has 2 siblings, Michelle Perkins and David Perkins.

  • Father: Bert Perkins
  • Mother: Ann Perkins
  • Siblings:
    • Michelle Perkins
    • David Perkins

Lesser Known Facts

  • She became host of the long-running BBC Radio 4 panel programme Just a Minute in 2021.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Susan Elizabeth Perkins
  • Popular As: Sue Perkins
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: English
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: September 22, 1969
  • Age: 57
  • Birthday: September 22
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Croydon, London, England

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 5 in
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Bert Perkins
  • Mother: Ann Perkins
  • Siblings: 2 siblings
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Mel Giedroyc (Collaborator • Longtime comedy partner in Mel and Sue and co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off.)
  • Anna Richardson (Former long-term partner.)

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