Quick Info
| Profession | Television presenter, journalist, writer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Romford, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Richard Madeley
18/08/2026
Richard Madeley said he had a near-death choking experience after getting a piece of beef stuck in his throat. He said his sister helped save him, and the incident drew attention because of how close it came to becoming fatal.
07/05/2026
Channel 5 commissioned Richard Madeley: Inside the World's Mega Prison, a feature-length documentary presented by Madeley and produced by ITN Productions. The film offered rare access inside El Salvador's high-security mega-prison and was scheduled to air later that month.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Holt Madeley |
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Personal Life
| Born and raised in Romford, Essex, England | |
| Previously married to Lynda Hooley (1977–1983) | |
| Has two children: Chloe Madeley and Jack Madeley | |
| Father-in-law of rugby player James Haskell through daughter Chloe |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Judy Finnigan (m. 1986) |
Family
| Children: Chloe Madeley, Jack Madeley | |
| Son-in-law: James Haskell |
Career
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| Novels |
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| Other |
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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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