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{{Short description|English television and radio journalist}}
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| name = Tanya Beckett
| name = Tanya Beckett
| image = In The Hotseat (40562879473).jpg
| image = Tanya Beckett (40562879473) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Beckett in 2019
| caption = Beckett in 2019
| birth_name = Tanya Louise Beckett
| birth_name = Tanya Louise Beckett
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|7|20}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|07|11|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Maldon, Essex|Maldon]], [[Essex]], England
| birth_place = [[Maldon]], [[Essex]], England
| nationality = British
| occupation = [[Chemist]], [[investment banker]], journalist, presenter, [[News presenter|newsreader]]
| occupation = [[Chemist]], [[investment banker]], journalist, presenter, [[News presenter|newsreader]]
| years_active = 1992–present
| years_active = 1992–present
| spouse = Hon. [[Edward Charles d'Olier Gibson]] <small>(16 September 2001 – present) Separated</small><ref name=Telg10451158/>
| spouse = Hon. [[Edward Charles d'Olier Gibson]] <small>(16 September 2001 – present) Separated</small><ref name=Telg10451158/>
| children = 3
| parents = Brian Beckett<ref name="thepeerage.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thepeerage.com/p12614.htm#i126134|title=Person Page|website=www.thepeerage.com}}</ref>
| credits = [[CNBC Europe]], [[NBC Europe]], [[LBC|News Direct Radio 97.3]], [[Sky News]], [[CNN International]], [[BBC News]], ''[[Working Lunch]],'' ''[[BBC Breakfast]],'' ''BBC World News,'' [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News Channel]] ''[[World News Today]].
| credits = [[CNBC Europe]], [[NBC Europe]], [[LBC|News Direct Radio 97.3]], [[Sky News]], [[CNN International]], [[BBC News]], ''[[Working Lunch]],'' ''[[BBC Breakfast]],'' ''[[BBC World News]],'' [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News Channel]], ''[[World News Today]]''.
| website = {{URL|tanyabeckett.com}}
}}
}}
'''Tanya Louise Beckett''' (born 20 July 1966) is an English television and radio journalist.
'''Tanya Louise Beckett''' (born 11 July 1966)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-08-19 |title=Tanya Beckett |url=https://www.tvnewsroom.co.uk/biography-images/tanya-beckett-3319/ |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=TV Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> is an English television and radio journalist.


==Education==
==Early life==
Beckett was born in [[Maldon, Essex|Maldon]], [[Essex]] and educated at the independent [[Redland High School for Girls]]<ref>from 1976 to 1984 verified by Jane Butterworth Director of Development at Redland High School</ref> in [[Bristol]], England, followed by [[Pembroke College, Oxford]], where she gained a degree in metallurgy and materials science and a Blue in [[fencing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3kQsZ2sXkQb2Np32bVGTRvf/tanya-beckett|title=BBC World News - Business Edition with Tanya Beckett - Tanya Beckett|website=BBC}}</ref>
Beckett was born in 1966 in [[Maldon]], [[Essex]]. She has one brother.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-06-15 |title=Windsurfing behind the Iron Curtain |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-27779845 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> She was educated at the independent [[Redland High School for Girls]]<ref>from 1976 to 1984 verified by Jane Butterworth Director of Development at Redland High School</ref> in [[Bristol]], [[England]], followed by [[Pembroke College, Oxford]], where she gained a degree in metallurgy and materials science and a Blue in [[fencing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3kQsZ2sXkQb2Np32bVGTRvf/tanya-beckett|title=BBC World News - Business Edition with Tanya Beckett - Tanya Beckett|website=BBC}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Beckett undertook research on the properties of [[carbon fibre|carbon]] and [[glass fibre]]s for [[Courtaulds]]. She spent four years working as an [[investment banker]] for [[Citibank]] in London and [[Commerzbank]] in Frankfurt, Germany; consequently, she speaks fluent German and French.
Beckett undertook research on the properties of [[carbon fibre|carbon]] and [[glass fibre]]s for [[Courtaulds]]. She spent four years working as an [[investment banker]] for [[Citibank]] in London and [[Commerzbank]] in Frankfurt, Germany; consequently, she speaks fluent German and French.


After training as a journalist, Beckett joined [[CNBC Europe]] in 1993 as a business and political reporter. She spent her career presenting business news for broadcasters including [[NBC Europe]] and [[CNBC Europe]], [[LBC 97.3|News Direct Radio 97.3]] in London, [[Sky News]] and [[CNN International]].
After training as a journalist, Beckett joined [[CNBC Europe]] in 1993 as a business and political reporter. She spent her career presenting business news for broadcasters including [[NBC Europe]] and [[CNBC Europe]], [[LBC|News Direct Radio 97.3]] in London, [[Sky News]] and [[CNN International]].


Beckett joined the [[BBC]] in June 1998. Since then, she has been a presenter for programmes such as [[BBC Two]]'s ''[[Working Lunch]]'' in 1998, ''[[BBC Breakfast]],'' ''The World Today'' on [[BBC One]] and, from 2001, [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News Channel]] and [[BBC World News]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/bbc_world/tanyabeckett.shtml |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207105427/http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/bbc_world/tanyabeckett.shtml |archivedate=7 February 2011 |df=dmy-all }} BBC bio</ref> Beckett moved her young family to New York City while helping to present the ''[[World Business Report]]'' from an office in [[Times Square]], but returned to London three years later. She presently works on the [[BBC World Service]], and from June 2015 started to present ''Talking Business'' on the BBC News Channel. She also presents TV version of ''Witness'' a monthly highlights programme of stories told by the people who were there.
Beckett joined the [[BBC]] in June 1998. Since then, she has been a presenter for programmes such as [[BBC Two]]'s ''[[Working Lunch]]'' in 1998, ''[[BBC Breakfast]],'' ''The World Today'' on [[BBC One]] and, from 2001, [[BBC News (TV channel)|BBC News Channel]] and [[BBC News (international TV channel)|BBC World News]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/bbc_world/tanyabeckett.shtml |title=BBC - Press Office - Tanya Beckett |accessdate=2010-03-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207105427/http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/bbc_world/tanyabeckett.shtml |archivedate=7 February 2011 |df=dmy-all }} BBC bio</ref> Beckett moved her young family to New York City while helping to present the ''[[World Business Report]]'' from an office in [[Times Square]], but returned to London three years later. She presently works on the [[BBC World Service]], and from June 2015 started to present ''Talking Business'' on the BBC News Channel. She also presents TV version of ''Witness'' a monthly highlights programme of stories told by the people who were there.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
After studying together, and then meeting at a college reunion in 1998, on 16 September 2001 Beckett married the Hon. [[Edward Charles d'Olier Gibson]] (born 31 December 1967), son of and heir apparent to [[Baron Ashbourne]]. The couple have three children.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.positiveluxury.com/2011/09/how-she-does-it/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-02-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005034400/http://www.positiveluxury.com/2011/09/how-she-does-it/ |archivedate=5 October 2011 |df=dmy-all }} Article from Positive Luxury</ref> Her hobbies include [[tennis]], long-distance running and theatre.
After studying together, and then meeting at a college reunion in 1998, on 16 September 2001 Beckett married the Hon. [[Edward Charles d'Olier Gibson]] (born 31 December 1967), son of and then heir apparent to [[Baron Ashbourne]]. The couple had three children.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.positiveluxury.com/2011/09/how-she-does-it/ |title=Article from Positive Luxury |accessdate=2013-02-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005034400/http://www.positiveluxury.com/2011/09/how-she-does-it/ |archivedate=5 October 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> She lives in the village of [[Lewknor, Oxfordshire]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tanya Louise BECKETT personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/j9yuCaLBYrkQ1NHxfT9LUCpNQLk/appointments |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref>


In November 2013, d'Olier Gibson appeared in [[Oxford]] [[magistrates' court]] after allegedly assaulting Beckett at their farmhouse home in [[Lewknor]] near [[Watlington, Oxfordshire]], during a discussion over their possible divorce. Beckett called the police, who in trying to restrain d'Olier Gibson used [[pepper spray]] and struck him with a baton. Having discovered a missing shotgun, he was eventually arrested after armed police were called to the property. d'Olier Gibson was charged with assaulting both Beckett and arresting officer PC Aaron Walker; he denied both charges.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10416930/Barons-son-accused-of-assaulting-police-officer-and-presenter-wife-following-row-about-divorce.html | location=London | work=The Daily Telegraph | first=Claire | last=Carter | title=Baron's son accused of assaulting police officer and presenter wife following row about divorce | date=31 October 2013}}</ref> Convicted for his "sustained and drunken" attack on PC Walker, he was ordered to wear an [[electronic tag]] for two months and given a curfew. On release, d'Olier Gibson started divorce proceedings.<ref name=Telg10451158>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/divorce/10451158/Barons-son-blames-BBC-for-divorce-from-presenter-wife.html|title=Baron's son 'blames BBC for divorce from presenter wife'|author=Miranda Prynne|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=20 November 2013|location=London}}</ref>
In November 2013, d'Olier Gibson appeared in [[Oxford]] [[magistrates' court]] after allegedly assaulting Beckett at their home during a discussion over their possible divorce. Beckett called the police, who in trying to restrain d'Olier Gibson used [[pepper spray]] and struck him with a baton. Having discovered a missing shotgun, he was eventually arrested after armed police were called to the property. d'Olier Gibson was charged with assaulting both Beckett and arresting officer PC Aaron Walker; he denied both charges.<ref name="tel">{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10416930/Barons-son-accused-of-assaulting-police-officer-and-presenter-wife-following-row-about-divorce.html | location=London | work=The Daily Telegraph | first=Claire | last=Carter | title=Baron's son accused of assaulting police officer and presenter wife following row about divorce | date=31 October 2013}}</ref> Convicted for his "sustained and drunken" attack on PC Walker, he was ordered to wear an [[electronic tag]] for two months and given a curfew. On release, d'Olier Gibson started divorce proceedings.<ref name=Telg10451158>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/divorce/10451158/Barons-son-blames-BBC-for-divorce-from-presenter-wife.html|title=Baron's son 'blames BBC for divorce from presenter wife'|author=Miranda Prynne|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=20 November 2013|location=London}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 08:50, 14 November 2024

Tanya Beckett
Beckett in 2019
Born
Tanya Louise Beckett

(1966-07-11) 11 July 1966 (age 58)
Maldon, Essex, England
Occupation(s)Chemist, investment banker, journalist, presenter, newsreader
Years active1992–present
Notable credit(s)CNBC Europe, NBC Europe, News Direct Radio 97.3, Sky News, CNN International, BBC News, Working Lunch, BBC Breakfast, BBC World News, BBC News Channel, World News Today.
SpouseHon. Edward Charles d'Olier Gibson (16 September 2001 – present) Separated[1]
Children3
Websitetanyabeckett.com

Tanya Louise Beckett (born 11 July 1966)[2] is an English television and radio journalist.

Early life

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Beckett was born in 1966 in Maldon, Essex. She has one brother.[3] She was educated at the independent Redland High School for Girls[4] in Bristol, England, followed by Pembroke College, Oxford, where she gained a degree in metallurgy and materials science and a Blue in fencing.[5]

Career

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Beckett undertook research on the properties of carbon and glass fibres for Courtaulds. She spent four years working as an investment banker for Citibank in London and Commerzbank in Frankfurt, Germany; consequently, she speaks fluent German and French.

After training as a journalist, Beckett joined CNBC Europe in 1993 as a business and political reporter. She spent her career presenting business news for broadcasters including NBC Europe and CNBC Europe, News Direct Radio 97.3 in London, Sky News and CNN International.

Beckett joined the BBC in June 1998. Since then, she has been a presenter for programmes such as BBC Two's Working Lunch in 1998, BBC Breakfast, The World Today on BBC One and, from 2001, BBC News Channel and BBC World News.[6] Beckett moved her young family to New York City while helping to present the World Business Report from an office in Times Square, but returned to London three years later. She presently works on the BBC World Service, and from June 2015 started to present Talking Business on the BBC News Channel. She also presents TV version of Witness a monthly highlights programme of stories told by the people who were there.

Personal life

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After studying together, and then meeting at a college reunion in 1998, on 16 September 2001 Beckett married the Hon. Edward Charles d'Olier Gibson (born 31 December 1967), son of and then heir apparent to Baron Ashbourne. The couple had three children.[7] She lives in the village of Lewknor, Oxfordshire.[8]

In November 2013, d'Olier Gibson appeared in Oxford magistrates' court after allegedly assaulting Beckett at their home during a discussion over their possible divorce. Beckett called the police, who in trying to restrain d'Olier Gibson used pepper spray and struck him with a baton. Having discovered a missing shotgun, he was eventually arrested after armed police were called to the property. d'Olier Gibson was charged with assaulting both Beckett and arresting officer PC Aaron Walker; he denied both charges.[9] Convicted for his "sustained and drunken" attack on PC Walker, he was ordered to wear an electronic tag for two months and given a curfew. On release, d'Olier Gibson started divorce proceedings.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Miranda Prynne (15 November 2013). "Baron's son 'blames BBC for divorce from presenter wife'". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Tanya Beckett". TV Newsroom. 19 August 2005. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Windsurfing behind the Iron Curtain". BBC News. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  4. ^ from 1976 to 1984 verified by Jane Butterworth Director of Development at Redland High School
  5. ^ "BBC World News - Business Edition with Tanya Beckett - Tanya Beckett". BBC.
  6. ^ "BBC - Press Office - Tanya Beckett". Archived from the original on 7 February 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2010. BBC bio
  7. ^ "Article from Positive Luxury". Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  8. ^ "Tanya Louise BECKETT personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  9. ^ Carter, Claire (31 October 2013). "Baron's son accused of assaulting police officer and presenter wife following row about divorce". The Daily Telegraph. London.
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