Dermot Murnaghan

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Dermot Murnaghan was the face of BBC Breakfast from 2003-2007.  In January 2008 he moved to Sky news and can now be seen presenting “Sky News Today” from 9am-1pm on weekdays.  An accomplished awards host and experienced facilitator, Dermot is excellent for all events.

He also presents EGGHEADS, a quiz show for BBC2, currently on its third series. In 2003 he presented TREASURE HUNT for BBC 2 and THE STATE WE’RE IN, a satirical news programme for BBC3.

He fronted ITV’s Lunchtime, Nightly and, most recently, Evening news bulletins for 11 years. He was a key part of the presentation team covering the 2001 General Election for ITV. Dermot also fronted the MOST WANTED series for LWT and SIEGES - both prime time ITV shows.

Award Winning Presenter

In 2000 Dermot won the prestigious Newscaster of the Year award from the Television & Radio Industries Club (TRIC) - an award given for 'maintaining a consistent standard above all others'. He also won the 1999 Royal Television Society’s Interviewer of The Year Award for his interview with Peter Mandelson, which resulted in his resignation from the Cabinet.

Dermot has reported live from war zones around the world.

Dermot broke the news to the nation about the sudden death of Diana, Princess of Wales and then played a major role in ITN's coverage.

Before joining ITN's Lunchtime News, Dermot regularly presented Channel 4 News, fronted 5 series of THE BIG STORY - ITV’s prime time current affairs programme . He also co-presented ITV's SPORTS AWARDS and was the anchorman of CHANNEL 4 DAILY - a 3 hour daily live breakfast programme. He fronted the programme throughout the Gulf War.

He joined the Business Programme on Channel 4 first as a researcher, then reporter. Four years later he moved to Switzerland to work on the European Business Channel as reporter and presenter until he was called back for the launch of CHANNEL 4 DAILY.

After obtaining an MA in History from Sussex University he went on to complete a post-graduate course in Journalism at City University.

Corporate Enquiry

Dermot’s numerous conference and after dinner appearances have included engagements for The Police Federation,The Army Families Federation, The Home Office and Eurostar.

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