Alex Forsyth Biography
Alex Forsyth is an English Television personality working as the Presenter of Any Questions? on BBC Radio Four and a Political Correspondent for BBC News. Before becoming a Political Correspondent in January 2014, Alex was the Education Correspondent for BBC News.
Alex Forsyth Age
How old is Alex Forsyth? Alex is 36 years old as of 2023. She was born in 1987.
Alex Forsyth Height
She is 5 feet 8 inches tall (Approximately 1.73m or 173cm).
Alex Forsyth Nationality
She is an English journalist.
Alex Forsyth Education
Alex wanted to be a doctor. She had her mind set on it when she was younger and even managed to land a place at a medical school. However, her dream of becoming a doctor turned out to be a decision led more by ambition than calling.
“It was a fascinating and challenging experience, but I soon realized it wasn’t for me and so I switched paths and ended up in political journalism – quite the change of direction, she said”
Alex abandoned her dream of becoming a doctor and ended up in political journalism. She studied Politics at Portsmouth University. She also completed her NCTJ prelim exams.
Alex Forsyth Parents
Who is Alex Forsyth’s father? There is no information about Alex’s father or mother. She hasn’t also shared whether she has siblings or not. However, she grew up in Portsmouth.
Alex Forsyth Husband
Who is Alex Forsyth’s husband? Alex is married. However, she has managed to keep her husband’s identity unknown to the public. The couple lives in the West Midlands. In May 2013 she said; “While the jury was deliberating my partner traveled to the Persian Gulf and back and I barely noticed.”
Alex Forsyth BBC News
Who is Alex Forsyth on BBC News? Alex is the presenter of Any Questions? on BBC Radio Four, a weekly debate programme, and a Political Correspondent for BBC News. She took over from Chris Mason who presented the programme from October 2019 and was recently appointed as the BBC’s Political Editor. As she takes over hosting duties on Any Questions? Alex becomes only the 6th permanent presenter since the show began in 1948.
Alex has worked as a BBC political correspondent for the past eight years, putting her on the frontline of British politics during a particularly busy time which has seen three general elections, the EU referendum, multiple leadership contests, and the Covid pandemic. During this period she has also covered as a presenter on Politics Live, the Westminster Hour, and The World Tonight as well as regularly appearing on the Brexitcast and Newscast podcasts.
Recently Alex has developed a new role for the BBC, working as a political correspondent based outside of London to diversify coverage and reach and reflect new audiences. Since 2019 she’s traveled the UK, spending time with communities and providing the link between the political strategy in Westminster and the wider public mood. Alex has also had stints in specialist departments including home affairs, education, and foreign news, including periods living and working in Brussels and Beirut.
Alex started out in journalism in local newspapers before joining BBC local radio teams in Oxford and then Southampton before moving to network news. She grew up in Portsmouth and now lives in the West Midlands. She is also thrilled to be hosting Any Questions? It’s a programme she has listened to and loved for many years, providing a vital opportunity for people to put their questions to elected leaders, which is more important than ever given the noise that can often surround the political debate of our times.
Alex Forsyth Salary
She earns an average annual salary of $90,000 as of 2023.
Alex Forsyth Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $5 million as of 2023.
