Becky Jago
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Becky Jago is a British
television news presenter, currently employed by ITV Anglia.
Jago attended Stowmarket High School
from 1989 to 1994, where she was sports captain for two years. She graduated from the University of Luton (now the University of Bedfordshire
) in 1997 with a BA in Media Performance and then spent some time in Japan
, where she worked in a public bar.
Jago started her career at Vibe FM radio station (subsequently known as Vibe 105-108, and now known as Kiss 105-108
), working her way up from researcher to become the co-presenter on the breakfast show. After appearing in a television documentary about Vibe FM, she was spotted by producers of Anglia News
who hired her as their weathergirl
, and she also appeared on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff
, where she would introduce phone-in contributors.
In November 2001, she joined the BBC's
children's news programme Newsround
, becoming one of the two main presenters. Whil she was a Newsround presenter, she appeared on a celebrity version of The Weakest Link
but was the first to be eliminated after incorrectly answering the 50/50 question, "What is the safest way to read a firework instruction manual - A torch
or a match
?"
Jago joined Capital Radio on 28 February 2003 to as Chris Tarrant
's sidekick on Capital Breakfast. She stayed with new host Johnny Vaughan
after Tarrant left in 2004, but left the show when her contract ended in December 2004. She then had stints as a reporter on GMTV
's Entertainment Today programme, and Sky Sports News
, before returning to Anglia News in May 2005 as a feature reporter and presenter. Since 12 February 2009, Jago has been the co-presenter of Anglia Tonight
, alongside Jonathan Wills
.
supporter, Jago played football from school level, through university and in various works teams. Her mother died of breast cancer
, and Jago supports charities in this area.
Jago married in December 2004, and lives in Norwich
, Norfolk
with her husband, a maintenance man and her twin sons.
Becky is an official patron of disabled children's charity "Out & About" (Out-and-About.org.uk), which supports disabled children in leisure activities in Norfolk
and Suffolk
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
television news presenter, currently employed by ITV Anglia.
Jago attended Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket High School is a Technology specialist High School in Stowmarket, Suffolk in England. 1,090 students from school years 9 to 13, and 70 teachers.- Notable alumni :*Becky Jago - ITV newsreader.*Sophie Stanton - actress...
from 1989 to 1994, where she was sports captain for two years. She graduated from the University of Luton (now the University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is based in Luton and Bedford, the two largest towns in the English county of Bedfordshire. The university was created by the merger of the University of Luton and the Bedford campus of De Montfort University on 1 August 2006 following approval by the Privy Council...
) in 1997 with a BA in Media Performance and then spent some time in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, where she worked in a public bar.
Jago started her career at Vibe FM radio station (subsequently known as Vibe 105-108, and now known as Kiss 105-108
Kiss 105-108
Kiss 105-108 is the East of England's regional radio station broadcast from Reflection House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, broadcasting dance music and R'n'B across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and North Essex....
), working her way up from researcher to become the co-presenter on the breakfast show. After appearing in a television documentary about Vibe FM, she was spotted by producers of Anglia News
Anglia Television
Anglia Television is the ITV franchise holder for the East Anglia franchise region. Although Anglia Television takes its name from East Anglia, its transmission coverage extends beyond the generally accepted boundaries of that region. The station is based at Anglia House in Norwich, with regional...
who hired her as their weathergirl
Weather forecasting
Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere for a given location. Human beings have attempted to predict the weather informally for millennia, and formally since the nineteenth century...
, and she also appeared on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff
The Wright Stuff
The Wright Stuff is a British television chat show, hosted by Matthew Wright, and currently airing on Channel 5 each weekday morning from 9:15 to 11:10am....
, where she would introduce phone-in contributors.
In November 2001, she joined the BBC's
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
children's news programme Newsround
Newsround
Newsround is a BBC children's news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972, and was one of the world's first television news magazines aimed specifically at children...
, becoming one of the two main presenters. Whil she was a Newsround presenter, she appeared on a celebrity version of The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000 and will end its run in 2012 when its host Anne Robinson ends her contract. The original British version of the show airs around the world on BBC Entertainment...
but was the first to be eliminated after incorrectly answering the 50/50 question, "What is the safest way to read a firework instruction manual - A torch
Flashlight
A flashlight is a hand-held electric-powered light source. Usually the light source is a small incandescent lightbulb or light-emitting diode...
or a match
Match
A match is a tool for starting a fire under controlled conditions. A typical modern match is made of a small wooden stick or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by frictional heat generated by striking the match against a suitable surface...
?"
Jago joined Capital Radio on 28 February 2003 to as Chris Tarrant
Chris Tarrant
Christopher John "Chris" Tarrant, OBE is an English radio and television broadcaster, now best known for hosting the first version of the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in the United Kingdom and later Ireland, as the two national versions of the show merged in 2002.Chris...
's sidekick on Capital Breakfast. She stayed with new host Johnny Vaughan
Johnny Vaughan
Jonathan Randall Vaughan is an English broadcaster and journalist. Vaughan has become well known as a television and radio personality and has also built a reputation as a film critic. He co-presented Capital Breakfast alongside Lisa Snowdon on 95.8 Capital FM between 2004 and 2011...
after Tarrant left in 2004, but left the show when her contract ended in December 2004. She then had stints as a reporter on GMTV
GMTV
GMTV was the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc. in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end...
's Entertainment Today programme, and Sky Sports News
Sky Sports News
Sky Sports News is a 24-hour sports news channel in the United Kingdom. It is run by BSkyB whose sports channels include Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Sky Sports HD1, HD2, HD3 and HD4....
, before returning to Anglia News in May 2005 as a feature reporter and presenter. Since 12 February 2009, Jago has been the co-presenter of Anglia Tonight
Anglia Tonight
Anglia Tonight is a regional television news and current affairs programme, produced by ITV Anglia , serving the East of England and parts of the East Midlands and South East England. The programme is usually broadcast at 18:00 every weeknight, also including local sports news and local features of...
, alongside Jonathan Wills
Jonathan Wills
Jonathan Wills is a British journalist currently employed by ITV Anglia.He previously worked for ITN, where he was best known for presenting the sports segment during the now defunct ITV News at 10.30...
.
Personal life
An Ipswich TownIpswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
supporter, Jago played football from school level, through university and in various works teams. Her mother died of breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
, and Jago supports charities in this area.
Jago married in December 2004, and lives in Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
, Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
with her husband, a maintenance man and her twin sons.
Becky is an official patron of disabled children's charity "Out & About" (Out-and-About.org.uk), which supports disabled children in leisure activities in Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
and Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
.
Tributes
The band 'Hardly Mozart' were formerly known as 'Becky Jago', and then 'Jago', in tribute to her.External links
- Becky Jago Official Website Gallery & Charity info