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Fiona Elizabeth Bruce

Fiona Bruce is a British journalist, newsreader, and television presenter best known for hosting Antiques Roadshow, Question Time, and BBC news programmes. She has worked for the BBC since 1989 and became one of the corporation’s most prominent presenters, covering major news events and presenting arts and documentary shows.

Overview

Fiona Elizabeth Bruce's Profile

Fiona Bruce was born in born 25 April 1964 to a Scottish father, John Bruce and English mother, Rosemary Bruce. She is a leading BBC journalist and broadcaster who has worked with the corporation since 1989. Fiona first joined as a researcher on the investigative programme Panorama before moving into reporting and presenting roles across BBC News.

Over the years she has presented several flagship news programmes including BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten on BBC One. Her calm and authoritative style made her one of the most recognizable faces in British television journalism.

Bruce is also known for hosting the long-running antiques programme Antiques Roadshow on BBC One, a role she took over in 2008. She also presents the BBC political debate programme Question Time and co-hosts the art investigation series Fake or Fortune?, which explores the authenticity of famous artworks.

Bruce lives in London with her husband, Nigel and balances her broadcasting career with family life and charitable work.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Fiona Elizabeth Bruce
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1964-04-25
  • Nationality: British
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 1989
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $539,000 - $546,000

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Awards Won

TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

Antiques Road Trip
Question Time

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Nigel Sharrocks from to (Current Husband)
  • Sam Sharrocks, a biological child with Nigel Sharrocks, born in
  • Mia Rose Sharrocks, a biological child with Nigel Sharrocks, born in

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Completed secondary education at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College in South London
  • Attended Hertford College, University of Oxford; graduated with B.A in Franch and Italian Studies
  • Attended University of London Institute in Paris as a scholar

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Salary from the presenter role at the BBC
  • Earnings from hosting corporate events and conferences

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • The Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) Award - Best Newscaster/Reporter, (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008)
  • BAFTA TV Award – Best News Coverage (2004)
  • Women in Film and TV Award - The Eikon Presenter Award (2025)