Victoria Derbyshire Biography, Birthday, Age, Marriage, Kids, Sexual Abuse, Education, BBC, Salary, Net Worth

Victoria Derbyshire Biography

Victoria Derbyshire is a British Journalist who works as a reporter and broadcaster. She is currently presenting current affairs besides hosting debates on the BBC Two, and BBC News Channel. Victoria Derbyshire worked previously in other stations presenting interview series, sports Talk, morning and current affairs among others on BBC 5 Live between 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

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Victoria Derbyshire birthday and age

Victoria Derbyshire was born 2nd October 1968 in Ramsbottom, England.  She is currently 52 years of age as of 2020.  She marks her birthday in a colourful curation on every 2nd October every year.

Victoria Derbyshire parents

Victoria Derbyshire was born to Anthony Derbyshire, the father and Pauline Derby shear the mother. The parents loved her very much and played a strong role in nurturing her career. The details about parents’ profession remain unknown as of now. Keep tab, and we shall upload the details.

Victoria Derbyshire siblings

Victoria Derbyshire has one brother named Nicky Derbyshire and a lovely sister whose names are inaccessible. Nick was a renowned cricketer between 1994 and 1996 when he played for Essex and Lancashire.  Victoria Derbyshire and the siblings hold a British nationality and white race.

Victoria Derbyshire height and weight

Victoria Derbyshire is a very beautiful woman, even in her age because she has an attractive body. She is 5feet 7inch (1.7m) tall. She weighs 68kgs. Victoria has golden brown eyes and brown eyes.  Her light skin compliments the beauty that made her capture the attention of viewers.

Victoria Derbyshire marriage and Husband

Victoria Derbyshire married her longtime boyfriend, Mark Sandell, a film producer.  The two dated for a long time, got engaged and married in a colourful wedding ceremony.  It was rumoured that Victoria fell in love with Mark when she was married to another man Fi Glover.  These rumours were not verified, although people believed that she was snatched from another man to get married to her current husband.

Victoria Derbyshire children

Victoria Derbyshire has two children, both boys. The firstborn is Oliver and the younger one, Joe. She loves and cares for her children, and she has installed the best virtues.

Victoria Derbyshire sexual abuse

Victoria Derbyshire once disclosed that her father sexually and physically abused her while she was a young girl. Her father, Anthony still abused her mother and young siblings physically. This is a sad and sorrowful event that Victoria Derbyshire still remembers even in her 50s.

Victoria Derbyshire education

Victoria Derbyshire joined Bury Grammar School for Girls before she joined the University of Liverpool where she acquired her degree in English Language and Literature. She also joined Preston Polytechnique, Currently the University of Central Lancashire where she acquired a post-graduate diploma in Journalism.

Victoria Derbyshire career

Victoria Derbyshire started her Journalism career in 1993 as a reporter in some local radio stations. She later joined BBC Radio 5 Live in 1998 as a co-presenter of Breakfast News alongside Julian Worricker. She was appointed the morning news show in Aug 2004. During this time, Victoria Derbyshire worked on different television news making headlines, political programs and anchoring Newsnight. She hosted This Week, Interview Series, Victoria Derbyshire Interviews, BBC News Channel Questions, Watchdog and Channel 4 Saturday Morning Sports Talk. She covered and presented global news including Paris Concorde Crash, General elections, World Cup and Olympics Games. Victoria streamed a live event from Zimbabwe in 2009 when President Mugabe lifted restrictions on the international Journalists in his country.

Victoria Derbyshire Wiki: Facts About BBC News Host

In 2013, Victoria Derbyshire was given new roles as the Newsnight news anchor in Autumn. She carried out the new roles alongside her daily BBC 5 Live Breakfast News program. Victoria left the BBC Radio 5 Live in 2014 and joined BBC Two and BBC News Channel where she is working since 2015. In 2018, Victoria Derbyshire became an active member of the ITV program, The Real Full Monty, that encouraged and consoled women diagnosed with breast cancer. She used the BBC platform to raise awareness of breast cancer since she was diagnosed with the same disease. She also participated in the 2019 All-Ne Full Monty-Ladies Night. Victoria Derbyshire left BBC Broadcasting House when it was announced that her TV program became to an end in 2020.

Victoria Derbyshire awards

Victoria Derbyshire has won several awards in the course of her journalism career. She has been honoured with the following awards.

Sony Awards

  • BAFTA Television Awards
  • Radio Academy Award
  • Royal Television Society Awards – Presenter of the Year in 2018.
  • Nomination for 2019 Royal Television Society Journalism Award for Network Television Presenter of the Year.

Victoria Derbyshire salary

Victoria Derbyshire is one of the highest-paid British Journalists. Her salary is approximated to be $120,000 per month as of 2020.

Victoria Derbyshire net worth

Victoria Derbyshire has been in journalism career for over three decades now. She has acquired a lot of valuable assets and saved lots of cash. She is rated to be $4 million makings her rich, influential and powerful.

Victoria Derbyshire wiki

  • Full Name: Victoria Antoinette Derbyshire
  • Famous as: Victoria Derbyshire
  • Nickname: Derbyshire
  • Nationality: British
  • Citizenship: British
  • Race/Ethnicity: White
  • Age: 52 Years
  • Date of Birth: 2nd October 1968
  • Place of Birth: Ramsbottom, England
  • Parents: Anthony and Pauline Derbyshire
  • Sibling: Nicky and Unspecified sister
  • Religion: Unknown
  • Body Height: 5feet 7inch (1.7m)
  • Body Weight: 68kgs
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Golden Brown
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  • Skin Color: Light
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Mark Sandell
  • Children: Two, Oliver and Joe
  • Education: Preston Polytechnique, Currently the University of Central Lancashire
  • Profession: Journalism
  • Occupation: Journalism and news anchoring
  • Salary:  $120,000 per month
  • Net Worth: $4 million

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Frequently asked questions about Victoria Derbyshire

Who is Victoria Derbyshire?

Victoria Derbyshire is a British Journalist who works as a reporter and broadcaster. She is currently presenting current affairs besides hosting debates on the BBC Two, and BBC News Channel.

How old is Victoria Derbyshire?

Victoria Derbyshire was born 2nd October 1968 in Ramsbottom, England.  She is currently 52 years of age as of 2020. 

Is Victoria Derbyshire married or single?

 Victoria Derbyshire married her longtime boyfriend, Mark Sandell and the couple is blessed with two children, boys; Joe and Oliver.

How tall is Victoria Derbyshire?

Victoria Derbyshire is 5feet 7inch (1.7m) tall and weighs 68kgs.         

Is Victoria Derbyshire alive or dead?

Victoria Derbyshire is still alive as of 2020. She battles breast cancer bravely. There are no death threats or reports concerning her.

Where does Victoria Derbyshire live?

It is not yet clear about the residential address and house of Victoria Derbyshire.

Where is Victoria Derbyshire now?

Victoria Derbyshire has retired from BBC Broadcasting House following the announcement that her program ended in January 2020. She has not yet reported her current employer.

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