Steph McGovern (British Journalist Television presenter Entrepreneu.

Quick Info

Profession	Journalist Television presenter Entrepreneur Author
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	31/05/1982
Age	43 years
Birthplace	North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

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Full Name	Stephanie Rose McGovern
Nicknames	Spreadsheet Steph Funnybones

School	Macmillan Academy, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England (1998-2000)
College/University	University College London
Degree	B. Sc in Science communication and policy

Marital Status	Unmarried

Debut

Radio	Produced financial news on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4
TV	Began as a business presenter on BBC Breakfast in 2011

Awards

2021: Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering for advocating engineering and vocational skills
2016: Northern Power Women Award for Agent of Change
2013: Honorary Doctorate in Professional Achievement from Teesside University
Young Engineer for Britain award (Black & Decker)

Career Highlights

Worked as a producer for the BBC including news bulletins.
Hosted various television shows such as Pocket Money Pitch, Shop Well for Less, and Watchdog.
Launched The Steph Show on Channel 4 in March 2020, which was later rebranded as Steph’s Packed Lunch until 2023.
Featured in BBC Four’s Walking With... series.
Currently hosting the podcast The Rest Is Money since 2023.
Worked as a lead producer for BBC financial news, covering the credit crunch and banking crisis alongside Robert Peston.
Served as business correspondent and main presenter on BBC Breakfast for eight years until late 2019.
Hosted various television shows including Pocket Money Pitch, Shop Well for Less, Watchdog, Made in Great Britain, and Have I Got News For You.
Co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is Money with Robert Peston since 2023.
Broadcast live from over 500 businesses across the UK during her career.

Car Collection	Citroën ë-C4 Audi TT

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/stephlunch/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/steph.mcgovern.appreciation
Twitter	https://x.com/StephLunch

1. Grew up in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.
2. Won the Irish World Dancing Championships at age 15.
3. Received the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for her leadership potential.
4. Worked with Black+Decker and was recognized with major awards for her contributions.
5. Started her career in media during university as a researcher for BBC’s Tomorrow’s World.
6. Took a break from her career for her pregnancy and motherhood.
7. Acted as King Richard in the pantomime Robin Hood in December 2024.
8. Was a runner-up in the reality competition Celebrity Bear Hunt on Netflix in 2025.
9. Won £125,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? for charity.
10. Worked as a trainee engineer at Black & Decker and created a design for the Leaf Hog product that saved the company significant money.
11. Started her career in media during university as a part-time researcher for BBC's Tomorrow's World.
12. Made a guest appearance on a BBC programme about women in science at age 19 after winning Young Engineer for Britain.