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In 2005 she was a regular presenter on the now defunct [[ITV News Channel]]. Since 2006 she relief presents on the main [[ITV News]] programmes. Until 2008, she was also Royal Correspondent and a relief presenter on the [[ITV London]] news programme ''[[London Tonight]]''.
In 2005 she was a regular presenter on the now defunct [[ITV News Channel]]. Since 2006 she relief presents on the main [[ITV News]] programmes. Until 2008, she was also Royal Correspondent and a relief presenter on the [[ITV London]] news programme ''[[London Tonight]]''.


In late 2008, Romilly gave birth to her first child. Since returning from maternity leave in 2009, Weeks now occasionally relief presents on ITV News.
In late 2008, Romilly gave birth to her first child. She is currently on maternity leave.



==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:10, 27 June 2009

Romilly Weeks
Born
Romilly Saran Weeks

Occupation(s)Journalist, Presenter
Notable creditITV News

Romilly "Saran" Weeks is a British newsreader and journalist. Currently employed by ITN.

After a career in acting, Weeks went into broadcasting journalism.[1] Now an experienced presenter and journalist, she has covered events all round the world for ITN. She was embedded with the British Army during the Second Gulf War (infamously taking her hair straighteners),[2] reported from Thailand after the tsunami, and from Australia for the Queen's last tour. Her recent interviewees include Prince Harry, Margaret Thatcher and John Howard.

During the Queen's 60th wedding anniversary, Weeks was listened to in live commentary and then surprised by Prince Philip.[3]

She lives in London.[2]

London rock band Infadels mention Romilly Weeks in their song "How To Disappear"

In 2005 she was a regular presenter on the now defunct ITV News Channel. Since 2006 she relief presents on the main ITV News programmes. Until 2008, she was also Royal Correspondent and a relief presenter on the ITV London news programme London Tonight.

In late 2008, Romilly gave birth to her first child. She is currently on maternity leave.

References

  1. ^ IMDB entry on Romilly Weeks
  2. ^ a b "The truth about female stereotypes". The Guardian. January 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  3. ^ "Philip's the name, mischief's the game as Prince sneaks up on ITN girl". Daily Mail. 22 November 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-04.