Kate Bottley

Kate Bottley is an English Anglican priest, broadcaster, and author. She is known for presenting religious and documentary programmes on BBC Radio and television, including Songs of Praise on BBC One and The Sunday Show on BBC Radio 2. Bottley became widely known after a church flash-mob video she organised went viral in 2013.

Overview

Kate Bottley's Profile

Kate Bottley was born 12 December 1975 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. She grew up in Yorkshire and later pursued a vocation in the Church of England. Her early life and family background have largely been kept private.

She studied Theology at the University of Leeds before training for ministry. Bottley was ordained as an Anglican priest in 2008 and has served as parish priest in North Nottinghamshire, including work at St Mary and St Martin’s Church in Blyth.

She became widely known in 2013 when a flash-mob dance to “One Day Like This” by Elbow that she organised at a wedding rehearsal in her church went viral online. The video attracted millions of views and brought her national media attention.

Following the viral video, Bottley began working regularly with the BBC, becoming a presenter on Songs of Praise (BBC One) and later hosting programmes such as Good Morning Sunday and The Sunday Show on BBC Radio 2. She has also presented documentaries exploring faith and spirituality.

Bottley lives in Nottinghamshire with her husband, Graham Bottley and children while continuing her work in broadcasting, writing, and parish ministry.

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TV Shows​

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Personal Life

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Children

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Ruby Bottley

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Other parent: Graham Bottley

Arthur Bottley

Biological child

Other parent: Graham Bottley

Education

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  • Attended secondary education at Tapton School
  • Attended Leeds Trinity & All Saints to study secondary religious education
  • Ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 2019

Net Worth & Income

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  • Salary from the presenter role at BBC and BBC Radio 2 hosting
  • Income from clergy role within the Church of England
  • Revenue from book sales (Have a Little Faith) and article contributions
  • Earnings from event hosting and appearances

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