Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, broadcaster, author |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 05/02/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Manchester, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Emma Barnett |
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| Known For | BBC Radio 4 presenter and journalist |
| Notable Work | Woman’s Hour, Today |
| Full Biography | Emma Barnett is a British broadcaster, journalist, and author born in Manchester in 1985. She began her career in 2007 with Media Week and has worked across Daily Telegraph, LBC, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC Radio 4. She is known for sharp interviews and thoughtful public discussion, hosting major programmes including Woman’s Hour and the Today programme. In 2019, she published her book 'Period: It's About Bloody Time,' detailing her personal struggle with endometriosis. She resides in London with her husband Jeremy Weil and their two children. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Manchester High School for Girls |
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| University | University of Nottingham |
| Postgraduate Study | Cardiff University |
| Journalism School | Cardiff School of Journalism |
Personal Life
| Religion | Jewish |
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| Residence | London, England |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jeremy Weil |
Family
| Children | 2 |
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Career
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| Career Start | 2007 |
| First Role | Media Week (business magazine) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/emmabarnett/ | |
| https://twitter.com/emmabarnett |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She presented Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 from 2021 until March 2024. | |
| 2. She joined BBC Radio 4’s Today programme in 2024. | |
| 3. She was born on 5 February 1985. | |
| 4. She became the main host of Woman’s Hour from Monday to Thursday, replacing Jane Garvey and Dame Jenni Murray. | |
| 5. She published a book about endometriosis in 2019 titled 'Period: It's About Bloody Time'. |