Richard Madeley

Television presenter, journalist, writer

English Romford, Essex, England

Quick Info

ProfessionTelevision presenter, journalist, writer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth13/05/1956
Age69 years
BirthplaceRomford, Essex, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRichard Holt Madeley

Personal Life

Born and raised in Romford, Essex, England
Previously married to Lynda Hooley (1977–1983)
Has two children: Chloe Madeley and Jack Madeley

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseJudy Finnigan (m. 1986)

Family

Children: Chloe Madeley, Jack Madeley

Career

Notable Works
  • This Morning (1988–2001, 2019–2020)
  • Richard & Judy (2001–2008)
  • Good Morning Britain (relief presenter since 2017)
  • The Wright Stuff (relief presenter, 2012–2017)
  • Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway (2007)
Novels
  • Some Day I'll Find You (2013)
  • The Way You Look Tonight (2014)
  • The Night Book (2016)
Other
  • BBC Radio Carlisle news producer and presenter (from age 19)
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? contestant (2022, won £125,000)
  • I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! contestant (series 21)
  • Border Television reporter
  • Yorkshire Television Calendar presenter
  • Granada TV reporter
  • BBC Radio 2 relief presenter for The Chris Evans Breakfast Show

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Married Judy Finnigan, who is eight years his senior
2. Surprised by This Is Your Life during a live This Morning broadcast
3. Left school at age 16 to become a cub reporter on his local newspaper
4. Became deputy editor by age 19 before joining BBC Radio Carlisle
5. Known for controversial on-air decisions including terminating interviews early and confronting guests
6. Has been critical of the UK government's response to the Covid pandemic
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