Biography

Marianna Spring is a BBC journalist known for investigating misinformation, conspiracy theories, social media and online abuse. Explore her journalism career, book *Among the Trolls*, major investigations and professional achievements.

Guy Standing is more than an economist—his work has reshaped how the world talks about insecure work, economic uncertainty, and the growing “precariat.” Discover his career, influential books, basic-income ideas, and the story behind the concept that made his name widely known.

Frank Gardner is a British journalist, author and BBC Security Correspondent known for his international reporting on terrorism, global conflicts and security affairs. Discover his early life, journalism career, family, books and remarkable journey after surviving the 2004 terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia.

John Humphrys is a renowned British journalist, broadcaster, and author, best known for presenting BBC Radio 4's Today programme and hosting Mastermind. Discover his early life, journalism career, family, books, and achievements.

Reinhold Messner is a legendary Italian mountaineer, explorer, and author who made history by climbing all 14 of the world's eight-thousanders without supplemental oxygen. Discover his remarkable Mount Everest expeditions, personal life, major achievements, and lasting legacy in mountaineering.

Bonnie Greer was an American-British playwright, novelist, author and broadcaster known for her contributions to literature, theatre and British cultural life. Discover her early life, career, famous books, husband, achievements and lasting legacy.

Marcel Theroux is a British-American novelist, journalist and broadcaster known for his thought-provoking books, international documentary work and distinctive literary style. From his acclaimed novel Far North to Strange Bodies and The Sorcerer of Pyongyang, explore his life, career, education, family background and achievements.

Discover the inspiring career of Reeta Chakrabarti, from her BBC journalism and news presenting to her role as a university Chancellor and debut as a novelist.

Martha Kearney has built a remarkable broadcasting career spanning political journalism, BBC radio, literature, history and the natural world. From *Newsnight* and *Today* to her passion for bees and nature, discover the fascinating journey of one of Britain’s best-known broadcasters.

Discover Peter Hennessy’s remarkable journey from journalist to renowned historian, author, academic and crossbench peer, including his influential books, work on British government and his 2026 appointment to the Order of the Garter.