Andrew Plant Biography
Andrew Plant is a media personality serving as a reporter for BBC Points West and BBC News. He is also a presenter for BBC World News based in London, United Kingdom. He joined BBC in January 2006 as a video journalist.
Andrew Plant Age
He is 43 years old. He was born on December 30, 1978, in Manchester, England.
Andrew Plant Nationality
He is a British national.
Andrew Plant Education
Between 1990 and 1995, Andrew attended Swaversey College, Cambridge. He also graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a Master’s degree in Journalism in 2004. While there, he was the winner of the Martin Wills Trust writing award, 2003/4.
Plant opened up and said he did a lot of difficult jobs to work his way through A-Levels, university, and his master’s degree: “I was a petrol station attendant, MIG welder, shop assistant, hotel porter, barman, call center worker, local council administrator – all the while knowing deep down that I had to stay focused on my goal of becoming a journalist. So now I have my dream job, I feel lucky.”
Andrew Plant Family
He is keeping a low profile on his family. Therefore, his love life is yet to be revealed. As of now, it is not known whether he is married, single, or in a relationship.
In 2019, he posted a couple of photos with two adorable kids. However, it is not clear whether the kids are his.
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Andrew Plant BBC
Plant is a presenter and a reporter for BBC World News since September 2017. He is based in London, United Kingdom. As a reporter, he works for BBC Points West, BBC NewsChannel, BBC 1 O’clock News, 6 O’clock News, and BBC News at Ten. He also makes news packages for BBC regional and network bulletins in the UK and BBC World. Additionally, Andrew worked for BBC Radio 4, Radio 5Live, The Today Programme, and PM.
His first job for the BBC was as a reporter in Guernsey for BBC Spotlight Channel Islands. He joined Points West in March 2006 and started presenting in October 2007.
Plant began his journalism career as a video journalist in January 2006.
When Andrew’s not in front of the camera, either covering stories or presenting Points West, he’s often to be seen indulging his love of running, by jogging around Leigh Woods or the Downs in Bristol. He also loves going back to his hometown of Cambridge and spending a sunny day punting on the river. Plant runs the Bristol and Bath half marathons every year. His best time is 1:47, set in Bath in 2008.
Andrew Plant BBC Salary and Net Worth
His salary and net worth are under review.
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