Katie Thistleton
Katie Lorna Thistleton (born 13 May 1989)[citation needed] is an English television and radio presenter, qualified journalist and author, best known for her work on BBC Radio 1, Morning Live and the CBBC channel. She presents her own show on Friday and Saturday mornings as well as Life Hacks and The Official Chart: First Look on BBC Radio 1 alongside Vick Hope. She also regularly presents on Morning Live.
Katie Thistleton | |
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| Born | 13 May 1989 Manchester, UK |
| Education | University of Salford National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter radio presenter journalist author |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | CBBC BBC Radio 1 |
Early life
Born in Manchester, Thistleton attended Droylsden High School for Girls. Thistleton graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in English and Creative Writing along with fellow star Lauren Layfield, before qualifying as a NCTJ certified journalist after studying at News Associates, Manchester.[2]
Thistleton previously worked for the NHS Pennine Care mental health trust.[3]
Career
Television
Thistleton is best known for her work presenting in CBBC HQ, hosting the live 'bits in between the shows'. She has done this since she was headhunted for the job in 2013 whilst working behind the scenes for CBBC as a PA and Researcher.
She hosts the CBBC Book Club on the CBBC channel. The Book Club role has seen Thistleton interviewing many leading authors, including David Baddiel, Debbie McGee, Cressida Cowell, Jeff Kinney, Michael Rosen, Holly Smale, and Jacqueline Wilson.[4]
Thistleton has also appeared on a variety of CBBC shows, including All Over the Place, Blue Peter, Jedward's Big Adventure, The Dog Ate My Homework, and Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up.[5] In March 2019, Katie Thistleton announced she would be leaving CBBC to focus on new projects. Her last day was on 29 March.
Away from children's television, Thistleton has also appeared on Celebrity Eggheads, Celebrity Mastermind, and Children in Need.[6]
Thistleton often presents on BBC Morning Live alongside Gethin Jones.
Literary roles
In addition to her televised literary work, Thistleton also hosts author events organised by publishing houses, including Hachette, HarperCollins, and Penguin.[7]
Thistleton is a regular at literary festivals, including the Edinburgh Literary Festival and Hay Festival. She has also judged The Blue Peter Book Awards and The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.[8]
She has also chaired the BBC Young Writers Award for several years.
Mental-health ambassador
Thistleton raises mental health awareness. She is an ambassador for mental health charities Young Minds and Place2Be.[9]
Radio
From May to December 2017, Thistleton hosted BBC Radio 1's The Surgery alongside Radha Modgil.[10]
Thistleton currently hosts Life Hacks and The Official Chart: First Look on Radio 1 alongside Vick Hope.
Thistleton regularly co-hosts Going Home with Vick and Jordan on BBC Radio 1 when either Hope or Jordan North is absent with the remaining half of the duo.
From September 2022 Katie has hosted her own show on BBC Radio 1 on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Book
Thistleton's debut book — Dear Katie: Real Problems, Real Advice — was published by the Orion Publishing Group in February 2018.
References
- ^ "Thistleton's places of study".
- ^ "Thistleton's degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Salford".
- ^ "Thistleton previously worked for NHS Pennine Care Mental Health Trust".
- ^ "Thistleton's Book Club role".
- ^ "Thistleton's other CBBC appearances".
- ^ "Thistleton's other television appearances".
- ^ "Thistleton hosts author events for major publishing houses".
- ^ "Thistleton regularly attends literary festivals and has judged book awards".
- ^ "Thistleton's roles as mental health ambassador".
- ^ "BBC Radio 1's Surgery".
External links
- Radio 1's Life Hacks - Adapt the World (BBC Radio 1)
- Radio 1 Anthems (BBC Radio 1)
- Katie Thistleton (BBC Radio 1)
- Radio 1's Life Hacks (BBC Radio 1)
- The Official Chart: First Look on Radio 1 (BBC Radio 1)