Quick Info
| Profession | Newsreader, radio news reporter, presenter, broadcaster |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 22/01/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England |
Latest News about Rachel Burden
13/07/2026
Rachel Burden announced that she is leaving BBC Breakfast after 11 years, following major cuts at the morning news programme. She had joined the programme as a relief presenter in 2015 while continuing her longstanding role on BBC Radio 5 Live's weekday breakfast show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rachel Mary Ann Cecilia Burden |
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| Known For | Presenting BBC Radio 5 Live weekday breakfast show and BBC Breakfast weekend editions |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Trinity College Dublin |
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| Diploma | Broadcast Journalism Diploma at Cardiff University |
Relationships & More
| Husband | Luke Mendham |
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Family
| Children | 4 |
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| Father | Paul Burden |
Career
| Early Career | Reporter at BBC Radio Suffolk |
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| Joined Radio 5 Live | 2003 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Alarm goes off at 20 past 3 for breakfast show | |
| 2. Started presenting breakfast show at local radio in Bristol before joining 5 Live | |
| 3. One of five children |