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Philippa Thomas

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Date of Birth: 1965 , November-22
Birth Nation: United Kingdom
Name Philippa Thomas
Birth Name Philippa Thomas
Nick Name Philippa
Nationality British
Birth Place/City United Kingdom
Ethnicity White
Profession Journalist
Working For Television
Net Worth Unknown
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Blonde
Face Color White
Famous for Journalist, presenter, newsreader
Married Yes
Married to Richard Lister
Children 1
Divorce N/A
TV Show World News Today

Quick Timeline of Philippa Thomas

1965 Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
1990 Started Career as Reporter
1997 Worked as Correspondent
2007 Appoint as Anchore
2013 Appoint as Main Presenter

Detail Timeline of Philippa Thomas

November 22 , 1965

Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Philippa Thomas a well-known British journalist and newsreader born on 22 November 1965 in West Yorkshire, UK. She was raised up by her parents in Wakefield. She also has siblings. Thomas holds British Nationality and belongs to White Ethnicity. 

1990

Started Career as Reporter

After Philippa completed her graduation, she debuts her career as a reporter in BBC Channel. She used to report on UK political scene and also cover Northern Ireland peace process. Thomas had reported from 1990 to 1997.    

1997

Worked as Correspondent

After reporting UK political scene, she worked as a BBC North America correspondent where she provides news headline from the impeachment of formal President Bill Clinton to the global impact which is known as 9/11 attacks. 

2007

Appoint as Anchore

In 2007, Philippa was appointed for anchored in political condition and also to make a documentary on US politics, economics and culture field. Her filmed used to broadcast on BBC World News, PBS news, BBC America’s and also in BBC online.  

2013

Appoint as Main Presenter

Since 2013, Philippa Thomas has been the main presenter of World News Today which used to broadcast at 1900 GMT and 2100 GMT. Later it was re-launched on BBC World News, BBC Channel and also in BBC Four.   

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Philippa debuted her career as a reporter on BBC Channel and used to report on Northern Ireland's peace process. In 2007, she was appointed as a special correspondent and presenter extensively reporting from the USA, Africa, South Africa, and Europe for BBC Washington bureau. She also presents the 2200 ET edition of World News Today and later became the presenter of that program. Since 2013, she became the main presenter of World News Today and also an occasional presenter of World Tonight.

While working at BBC Channel, she dated Richard Lister. After dating each other for several months they got married and have one child. Her husband is also a news correspondent at BBC. Their married relation is running well and they show no sign of Divorce till now. She is a popular journalist and newsreader but the information on her Net worth and salary is not disclosed by the reporter to her fans till today's date.