Nick Robinson (journalist)
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Nicholas Anthony Robinson (born 5 October 1963) is a British journalist, currently a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Prior to this he spent ten years as political editor for BBC News and has had many other roles with the broadcaster.
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Born | Nicholas Anthony Robinson (1963-10-05) 5 October 1963 (age 60) Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom |
Education | Cheadle Hulme School |
Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
Occupation | Journalist |
Years active | 1986–present |
Employer | BBC |
Known for | Presenter of The Today Programme (2015–present) |
Notable credit(s) | Panorama BBC News ITN |
Title | Political Editor of BBC News (2005–2015) |
Spouse | Pippa (m. 1991) |
Children | 3 |
Robinson was interested in politics from an early age. He studied philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford, where he was also president of the Oxford University Conservative Association. Starting out in broadcasting at Piccadilly Radio, after a year as president of the Conservative Party youth group, he worked his way up as a producer, eventually becoming deputy editor of Panorama before becoming a political correspondent in 1996.
Robinson became the BBC's chief political correspondent in 1999. Between 2002 and 2005, he worked for ITV News as political editor but then returned to the BBC assuming the same role.
Known for his confrontational and provocative approach, Robinson has on several occasions caused a stir with his style of questioning, particularly of national leaders such as George W. Bush. He has presented programmes such as Westminster Live, Weekend Breakfast and Late Night Live on BBC Radio 5 Live, and Newsnight on BBC Two.