James Naughtie
James Naughtie | |
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Naughtie in 2015 | |
| Born | Alexander James Naughtie 9 August 1951 Milltown of Rothiemay, Banffshire, Scotland |
| Education | Keith Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen Syracuse University |
| Spouse | Eleanor Updale |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Alexander and Isabella |
| Career | |
| Show | Today programme |
| Station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Network | BBC |
| Show | Bookclub |
| Station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Network | BBC |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Alexander James Naughtie FRSE (surname pronounced /ˈnɔːxti/; born 9 August 1951) is a British radio presenter and journalist, known for presenting on BBC Radio 4. From 1994 to 2015, he was one of the main presenters of the Today programme. In his 21 years on Today, Naughtie had anchored every BBC Radio UK election results programme from 1997 onwards. He also worked on every US presidential election from 1988 to 2012.