British Female Journalists

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Lucy Hawking
(Journalist, Novelist, Writer)
Lucy Hawking
10
Birthdate: November 2, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: England
Lucy Hawking, daughter of legendary physicist Stephen Hawking, has been a journalist with New York Magazine, The Times, and The Telegraph. She has also authored several children's books, such as George's Secret Key to the Universe. She is the VP of National Star College and also works for autism research.
 2 
Fiona Bruce
(Journalist)
Fiona Bruce
10
Birthdate: April 25, 1964
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Singapore
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 3 
George Eliot
(English Novelist, Poet and One of the Leading Writers of the Victorian Era)
George Eliot
5
Birthdate: November 22, 1819
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Warwickshire, England
Died: December 22, 1880

Mary Ann Evans, known by her pseudonym George Eliot, was an English poet, novelist, translator, and journalist. One of the most prominent writers of the Victorian era, Eliot's works are known for their psychological insight, realism, and detailed description of the countryside. Her novel Middlemarch was voted one of the greatest literary works in a 2007 poll conducted by Time.

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Anna Wintour
(Journalist)
Anna Wintour
13
Birthdate: November 3, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England

Anna Wintour is a British-American journalist. She has been working as Vogue's Editor-in-Chief since 1988. Known for having an eye for emerging fashion trends, Wintour is credited with reviving Vogue as it was viewed as a stagnating publication when she assumed control in 1988. Nicknamed Nuclear Wintour due to her demanding personality, Wintour inspired the story The Devil Wears Prada.

 5 
Naga Munchetty
(Television Presenter)
Naga Munchetty
6
Birthdate: February 25, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Streatham
Journalist Naga Munchetty is known for hosting shows such as BBC Breakfast, Victoria Derbyshire, and Newsnight. She previously hosted BBC World News and Working Lunch and also won Celebrity Mastermind. She is also a skilled golfer and plays jazz trumpet and the piano. She publicly criticized Trump for his racism.
 6 
Stacey Dooley
(Journalist and Media Personality)
Stacey Dooley
9
Birthdate: March 9, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Investigative journalist Stacey Dooley is best known for presenting socially relevant BBC documentaries with themes such as child labor and gender equality. Some of her notable works are Blood, Sweat and T-shirts and the series Stacey Dooley Investigates. The MBE recipient has also won the reality contest Strictly Come Dancing
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Susanna Reid
(Television Presenter)
Susanna Reid
4
Birthdate: December 10, 1970
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Croydon, London, England

Journalist and anchor Susanna Reid is best known for co-presenting BBC Breakfast. She also ended up as the runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. She has appeared as the main host of shows such as Sunday Morning Live and Good Morning Britain, and is associated with Media Trust.

 8 
Jill Wendy Dando
(Journalist)
Jill Wendy Dando
6
Birthdate: November 9, 1961
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, England
Died: April 26, 1999
 9 
Carol Thatcher
(Journalist)
Carol Thatcher
6
Birthdate: August 15, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London
 10 
Kate Garraway
(Journalist)
Kate Garraway
5
Birthdate: May 4, 1967
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 11 
Lady Gabriella Windsor
(British Writer and Contributing Editor)
Lady Gabriella Windsor
4
Birthdate: April 23, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: St Mary's Hospital, London, England

Lady Gabriella Windsor is an English writer and one of the members of the British royal family. A freelance journalist, Lady Gabriella contributes immensely to several publications, including The London Magazine. A humanist, she also works closely with the nonprofit organization Playing for Change Foundation where she is a board director.

 12 
Christiane Amanpour
(Journalist, Television Host and Chief International Anchor for CNN)
Christiane Amanpour
15
Birthdate: January 12, 1958
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: London, England
British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour is best known as the anchor of the CNN interview show Amanpour. She has also hosted PBS’s Amanpour & Company. She was criticized for her biased and pro-Muslim coverage of the Bosnian War. She has also been a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression.
 13 
Emily Maitlis
(British Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker and Lead Anchor of the BBC Two News and Current Affairs Programme ‘Newsnight’)
Emily Maitlis
6
Birthdate: September 6, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

British journalist, documentary filmmaker, and newsreader Emily Maitlis is currently the lead anchor of BBC Two's news and current affairs program Newsnight. An alumnus of the Queens' College, Cambridge, she began her career as a documentary filmmaker before moving to broadcast journalism. She built a successful career, becoming one of the highest-paid BBC news and current affairs staff.

 14 
Trinny Woodall
(TV Presenter)
Trinny Woodall
4
Birthdate: February 8, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Marylebone, London, England
Fashion and makeover expert Trinny Woodall, founder of the makeup brand Trinny London, began her career as a marketing expert and then wrote fashion columns for The Daily Telegraph. She has co-hosted What Not to Wear with Susannah Constantine, has co-written several bestselling fashion books, and launched a sleepwear line.
 15 
Sophie Raworth
(Journalist)
Sophie Raworth
5
Birthdate: May 15, 1968
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Redhill
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 16 
Kate Silverton
(Journalist)
Kate Silverton
4
Birthdate: August 4, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Waltham Abbey, Essex, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 17 
Melanie Sykes
(TV Presenter)
Melanie Sykes
4
Birthdate: August 7, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 18 
Sara Cox
(Presenter, Disc jockey, Journalist)
Sara Cox
4
Birthdate: December 13, 1974
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bolton
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 19 
Clare Balding
(Television presenter, Journalist, Autobiographer)
Clare Balding
4
Birthdate: January 29, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kingsclere, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 20 
Victoria Derbyshire
(Journalist)
Victoria Derbyshire
4
Birthdate: October 2, 1968
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ramsbottom
 21 
Jojo Moyes
(Journalist)
Jojo Moyes
3
Birthdate: August 4, 1969
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England
 22 
Katie Hopkins
(Media Personality)
Katie Hopkins
9
Birthdate: February 13, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Barnstaple
Reality star Katie Hopkins is known for her far-right and controversial opinions, which have led her into quite a few legal hassles. She soared to fame with her appearance on The Apprentice (UK). She later hosted Katie Hopkins Ruled the World and finished as the runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother.
 23 
Paula Yates
(Television presenter)
Paula Yates
4
Birthdate: April 24, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Colwyn Bay, Wales
Died: September 17, 2000
 24 
Suzi Perry
(Television Presenter)
Suzi Perry
3
Birthdate: May 3, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cosford, Shropshire, England
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 25 
Anna Soubry
(British Barrister, Journalist and Member of Parliament for Broxtowe (2010 - 2019))
Anna Soubry
4
Birthdate: December 7, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Anna Soubry is a British journalist, barrister, and former politician. A vocal critic of Brexit, Soubry left the Conservative Party in February 2019 in order to join the Independent Group for Change (Change UK). Subsequently, Anna Soubry was appointed as the party's leader before the disbandment of Change UK following the party's failure at the December 2019 general election.

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Rachel Johnson
(Editor, Journalist)
Rachel Johnson
6
Birthdate: September 3, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England

Rachel Johnson is a British television presenter, journalist, and author. She is known for appearing in panel discussion programs and debate programs, such as The Pledge and Question Time. A well-known novelist, Johnson served as a judge of the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the UK.

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Esther Rantzen
(Journalist Who Presented the BBC TV Series ‘That's Life!’)
Esther Rantzen
3
Birthdate: June 22, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Esther Rantzen is an English television presenter and journalist. She contributed immensely to the success of BBC's popular magazine-style television series That's Life, working as its presenter from 1973 to 1994. Also a humanitarian, Esther Rantzen helped found two charity organizations, namely ChildLine and The Silver Line. She was made a Dame in the 2015 New Year Honours.

 28 
Eve Pollard
(Novelist, Journalist)
Eve Pollard
3
Birthdate: December 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: London
 29 
Kay Burley
(Presenter on Sky News)
Kay Burley
4
Birthdate: December 17, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wigan, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 30 
Zain Asher
(News Anchor, Journalist)
Zain Asher
4
Birthdate: August 27, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Balham, London Borough of Wandsworth
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Vanessa Feltz
(British Journalist and Television Personality Who Became Known for Her Radio Show on ‘BBC Radio 2')
Vanessa Feltz
3
Birthdate: February 21, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Islington, London, England

Vanessa Feltz is an English broadcaster, journalist, and TV personality. Over the years, she has appeared on several popular shows, such as Vanessa, The Big Breakfast, The Wright Stuff, Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Come Dancing, and This Morning.

 32 
Emma Forrest
(Journalists)
Emma Forrest
3
Birthdate: December 26, 1976
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: London, England, UK
 33 
Katty Kay
(Journalist)
Katty Kay
3
Birthdate: November 14, 1964
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Wallingford

Katty Kay is a British broadcaster, journalist, and author. Apart from being an important anchor for BBC, Katty Kay has also been a prominent board member of the International Women's Media Foundation, an organization working towards the betterment of women in the media. She has also written a couple of books, namely The Confidence Code and Womenomics.

 34 
Rebekah Brooks
(British Journalist and CEO of 'News UK')
Rebekah Brooks
5
Birthdate: May 27, 1968
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Warrington, Lancashire, England

Rebekah Brooks is a British former newspaper editor and journalist. She currently works as a media executive and has been serving as News UK's CEO since 2015. In 2003, she started working as the editor of The Sun, becoming the first female editor of the tabloid. From 2009 to 2011, she served as the chief executive officer of News International.

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Mishal Husain
(News Presenter)
Mishal Husain
3
Birthdate: February 11, 1973
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Northampton
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Louise Brealey
(Actress)
Louise Brealey
3
Birthdate: March 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 37 
Charlotte Hawkins
(British News and Television Presenter and Former Host of 'Sky News Sunrise')
Charlotte Hawkins
3
Birthdate: May 16, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chichester, West Sussex, England

Charlotte Hawkins is an English journalist, newsreader, and television & radio presenter. Apart from her work on radio and TV, Hawkins is also known for her charity work. She supports many charity organizations, such as the Motor Neurone Disease Association. She has also been serving as an ambassador for the research and awareness charity, Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens. 

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Kirsty Gallacher
(TV Presenter who has co-presented The Great British Breakfast on GB News since June 2021)
Kirsty Gallacher
4
Birthdate: January 20, 1976
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 39 
Louise Minchin
(Journalist and News Anchor)
Louise Minchin
4
Birthdate: September 8, 1968
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 40 
Susannah Constantine
(English Fashion Stylist, Television Presenter and Author)
Susannah Constantine
3
Birthdate: June 3, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
 41 
Caitlin Moran
(New York Times Bestselling Author of ‘How to be a Woman’)
Caitlin Moran
3
Birthdate: April 5, 1975
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Brighton, England
 42 
Kirstie Allsopp
(Businessperson, Journalist, Television presenter)
Kirstie Allsopp
4
Birthdate: August 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hampstead
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 43 
Esther McVey
(Politician)
Esther McVey
5
Birthdate: October 24, 1967
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 44 
Anne Robinson
(Television presenter, Journalist)
Anne Robinson
5
Birthdate: September 26, 1944
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Crosby, Lancashire, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 45 
Val McDermid
(Writer, Novelist, Journalist)
Val McDermid
3
Birthdate: June 4, 1955
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kirkcaldy
 46 
Katie Derham
(British Journalist and Television Presenter)
Katie Derham
3
Birthdate: June 18, 1970
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Canterbury, Kent, England
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Vita Sackville-West
(Writer)
Vita Sackville-West
3
Birthdate: March 9, 1892
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Knole, Kent, England
Died: June 2, 1962
 48 
Joan Bakewell
(Correspondent, Journalist, Politician, Author, Writer)
Joan Bakewell
4
Birthdate: April 16, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Stockport
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Reeta Chakrabarti
(correspondent)
Reeta Chakrabarti
3
Birthdate: December 12, 1964
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ealing
 50 
Anna Ford
(Journalist, Presenter, News presenter)
Anna Ford
3
Birthdate: October 2, 1943
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tewkesbury