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Huw Edwards is known to millions of viewers as main presenter of the BBC’s flagship 10 O’ Clock News, Britain’s most popular television news programme. Huw is an extremely experienced conference facilitator and events and awards compere, adding a professional touch to any event.
BBC News Presenter
Huw joined the BBC over twenty years ago, and has presented a wide range of programmes, including Newsnight, Panorama, and the 6 O’ Clock News. He has also co-hosted two General Election programmes on Radio 4.
Huw is the BBC’s voice at Trooping the Colour, the Festival of Remembrance, and the State Opening of Parliament. He hosted the BBC’s major coverage of the death of Pope John Paul, and the election of Pope Benedict. In 2004, he anchored the coverage of the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. In 2005 and 2006, the Ten O’ Clock team received two prestigious awards from BAFTA, and one from the Royal Television Society.
Chief Political Correspondent and Presenter
Huw spent over a decade reporting politics at Westminster, including a period as Chief Political Correspondent. He has also presented a range of programmes on history and classical music on BBC Four, BBC Two, Radio 3, Radio 4 and S4C. His recent projects have included major documentaries on David Lloyd George, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli for BBC television.
Pianist and Organist
He is an enthusiastic pianist and organist, and has enjoyed a long association with the renowned Cardiff Singer of the World competition on BBC-2. He has also hosted coverage of the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall.
The Consumate Corporate Host
Huw is extremely experienced conference facilitator and events and awards compere, adding a professional touch to any event.
Huw was brought up in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire -- and attended Llanelli Grammar School. He graduated in French from the University of Wales, Cardiff. He is an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff University, Swansea University, the University of Wales, Lampeter, the University of Wales, Newport – and an Honorary Doctor of the University of Glamorgan. He was appointed Honorary Professor of Journalism at Cardiff University. He lives in London with his wife and five children.
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Huw Edwards presents BBC Four documentary, Disraeli & Gladstone - Clash of the Titans
3rd March 2009Newsreader Huw Edwards examines the bitter relationship, which dominated British politics for over 40 years, between Victorian prime ministers Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone in a documentary commissioned for BBC Four called Disraeli & Gladstone - Clash of the Titans. The feature length documentary will focus on the reasons for their deep and mutual loathing.
3rd March 2009Newsreader Huw Edwards examines the bitter relationship, which dominated British politics for over 40 years, between Victorian prime ministers Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone in a documentary commissioned for BBC Four called Disraeli & Gladstone - Clash of the Titans. The feature length documentary will focus on the reasons for their deep and mutual loathing.
ITV's News at Ten goes live
15th January 2008ITV's Trevor McDonald appears on the return of News at Ten
15th January 2008ITV's Trevor McDonald appears on the return of News at Ten
Evan Davis: New man of Today
27th November 2007Davis, 45, the BBC's economics editor, was last Wednesday appointed as a full-time presenter on Radio 4's Today, arguably the single most influential news programme made by the corporation.
27th November 2007Davis, 45, the BBC's economics editor, was last Wednesday appointed as a full-time presenter on Radio 4's Today, arguably the single most influential news programme made by the corporation.
Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
Newsreaders help raise record sum for Children in Need
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
Children's BAFTA Nominations Announced
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
Radio Presenters & Interviewers are More Popular than Ever
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
Terry Wogan confirms that Chris Evans will replace him as Radio 2 Breakfast host
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
Parkinson's last stand
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
Stars unite for Children in Need
16th November 2007Pop stars, actors and TV presenters are joining forces to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The annual fundraising event culminates in a seven-hour BBC One show with performers including The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Annie Lennox.
16th November 2007Pop stars, actors and TV presenters are joining forces to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The annual fundraising event culminates in a seven-hour BBC One show with performers including The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Annie Lennox.
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