Tanya Louise Beckett

Tanya Beckett is a British television and radio journalist who works as a presenter for BBC. Known for covering international business and economic news, she has presented programmes such as Working Lunch, World Business Report, and Talking Business on BBC World News and BBC News Channel. Beckett previously worked for CNBC, CNN, and Sky News before joining the BBC in 1998.

Overview

Tanya Louise Beckett's Profile

Tanya Beckett was born 11 July 1966 in Maldon, Essex, England. She grew up with one brother and developed strong academic interests in science and economics during her school years.

She attended Redland High School for Girls in Bristol before studying Metallurgy and Materials Science at Pembroke College, Oxford, where she also earned a fencing “Blue.” After graduating, she worked as a research scientist and investment banker, spending several years at Citibank in London and Commerzbank in Frankfurt.

Beckett later transitioned into journalism and joined CNBC Europe in 1993 as a business and political reporter. She went on to work for NBC Europe, Sky News, CNN International, and News Direct Radio, reporting on global financial markets and politics.

In 1998, she joined BBC News, where she became a regular presenter on programmes including Working Lunch, BBC Breakfast, and World Business Report. She also presented Talking Business and the BBC World Service programme The Inquiry, reporting on global economics and international affairs.

Quick Facts

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

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Current Shows

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Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Divorced

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Children

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Edward Alexander Gibson

Biological child

Other parent: Hon. Edward Charles d’Olier Gibson

Greta Florence Gibson

Biological child

Other parent: Hon. Edward Charles d’Olier Gibson

Undisclosed

Biological child

Other parent: Hon. Edward Charles d’Olier Gibson

Education

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  • Completed secondary education at the Redland High School for Girls in Bristol, England
  • Attended Pembroke College, University of Oxford; graduated with a Degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income from the presenter role at BBC
  • Earnings from conference hosting and keynote speaking
  • Revenue from Media moderation for international organizations such as the World Bank and policy forums

Awards

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