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Joanna Gosling
Born
Joanna Marie Nussett Gosling

(1971-01-05)5 January 1971(age 53)
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,England
EducationAylesbury High School
University of Birmingham
University of Grenoble
Occupation(s)News presenter,broadcast journalist,radio presenter
Notable credit(s)BBC News
Victoria Derbyshire
Classic FM
Spouse
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(m.1996;div.2014)​
Children3

Joanna Marie Nussett Gosling(born 5 January 1971) is an English broadcaster, currently presenting a weekly programme onClassic FM.

Gosling was a newsreader and presenter atBBC Newsfrom 1999 to 2023, anchoring a number of major political and royal events. She also presentedBBC Two'sVictoria Derbyshirecurrent affairs programme on Fridays, between 2015 and 2020.

Gosling previously worked forSky News,ITN,Central,IRNand started her career in local radio.

Early life and education

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Joanna Marie Nussett Gosling was born on 5 January 1971.[1]The eldest of three children, Gosling was raised inAylesbury, Buckinghamshire.[2]She was educated atAylesbury High Schooland theUniversity of Birmingham.Gosling graduated with a second-class degree in French, which included anErasmusyear at theUniversity of Grenoble.[3][4]

Early career

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Gosling decided on a career inbroadcast journalism,originally wanting to become awar correspondent.[5]She began her broadcasting career in the 1990s, as a trainee reporter – completing a series of work placements atBBC WM,Fox FMin Oxfordshire andBBC Radio Scotland.A full-time position withIndependent Radio Newsfollowed – reading bulletins for commercial stations across the UK, includingChris MoylesonCapital Radio.[5][6]She then transition into television – as a freelance reporter forCentral,ITNand laterSky News.[7]

BBC News

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Gosling joined the BBC in August 1999,[6]as a presenter onBBC News 24.She initially appeared overnight, when the channel was simulcast withBBC OneandBBC World.[6]Gosling was quickly promoted to the 9am–1pm morning slot withBen Geoghegan,[8]followed byPhillip Hayton.[9]She was part of the team which anchored first anniversary coverage of theSeptember 11 attacksin 2002.[10]

In December 2003, Gosling moved to a weekend evening slot on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays withChris Lowe.[6]Gosling anchoredBBC News 24'sovernight2004 European Parliament electionresults coverage.[citation needed]She also anchored much ofBBC News 24'slive and developing2004 Boxing Day tsunamicoverage.[citation needed]In the summer of 2006, Gosling provided holiday cover forBBC Breakfast.[11]Her appearance in a short black dress led to a viral video generating millions of views onYouTube.[citation needed]Gosling presented aBBC Newsspecial programme on theSuffolk Murdersin December 2006.[12]

Between 2007 and 2013, Gosling presented the 7–10pm slot, alongsideBen Brown,from Monday to Thursday. The first hour includedNews 24 Tonight,until aBBC News Channelre-brand in April 2008.[citation needed]During this period, Gosling occasionally presented evening and lateBBC Weekend Newsbulletins onBBC One.[citation needed]Following the2010 eruptionof Icelandic volcanoEyjafjallajökull,Gosling was atHeathrow Airportreporting onair travel disruption.[13]After the2010 general electionproduced ahung parliament– in the evenings which followed, Gosling anchored much of the BBC's live coverage from Westminster.[14]This included confirmation of aCameron–Clegg coalitionagreement, prior toGordon Brownresigning asPrime Minister.[15]For theweddingofPrince WilliamandKate Middletonin April 2011, Gosling anchored theBBC News Channel'sevening coverage.[16][17]

Gosling returned to daytime in 2013, initially presenting withBen Brownfrom 11am–2pm between Monday and Thursday.[18]In April 2013, she broke the news of former UK Prime MinisterMargaret Thatcher'sdeath.[citation needed]Gosling was positioned outsideBuckingham Palace,duringBBC Newsspecial rolling coverage ofPrince George'sbirth in July 2013.[19]

From 2015, Gosling frequently presented theBAFTAaward-winning[20]Victoria Derbyshirecurrent affairs programme onBBC Two.She was the main Friday and relief presenter, up until the programme's cancellation in 2020.[21]This included extended periods, whileDerbyshirewas receiving cancer treatment.[22]Notable guests interviewed by Gosling includedRichard Gere,[23]Elizabeth Hurley,[24]Ken Loach,[25]Ron Howard[26]andJessie Ware.[27]An edition presented by Gosling made headlines, for acervical smear testperformed live in the studio.[28][29]

During her later years atBBC News,Gosling increasingly presented alone in a shortened 11am–1pm weekday slot. Between 2016–20, this was brandedBBC Newsroom Liveand simulcast onBBC Two.[citation needed]Gosling would occasionally remain in the studio for theBBC News at One,when the main presenter was on location.[30]For a number of UK Governmentbudgetsandeconomic statements,she featured in the BBC's live coverage.[citation needed]

Throughout the UK'swithdrawal from the EU,Gosling appeared in a number ofBBC Newsspecial programmes shown onBBC One.This included anchoringTheresa Maycalling asnap general electionin 2017.[31]At key moments, Gosling occasionally presented live fromDowning StreetorCollege GreeninWestminster.[32][33]

Following the June 2017Finsbury Park terror attackinNorth London,Gosling presented aBBC Newsspecial programme from the scene.[34]

Gosling was part of the BBC's2019 general electioncoverage. She was outsideBuckingham Palacewith royal correspondentNicholas Witchell,when a victoriousBoris JohnsonvisitedQueen Elizabeth IIand accepted her invitation to form a government.[35]

After a presenter rota was introduced on theBBC News Channelin April 2021, Gosling appeared less during her usual weekday slot, with the addition of weekends and bank holidays.[36]She was mostly on screen for the first half of each hour, between 9am and 2pm in this extra slot. Unless there was significant breaking news, pre-recorded programmes includingClickandThe Travel Showcompleted the hour.[37][38]The slot also included lunchtimeBBC Weekend Newsand bank holidayBBC News at Onebulletins forBBC One.[39]

In September 2022, Gosling interrupted regularBBC Oneprogramming, breaking news ofQueen Elizabeth II'sdeteriorating medical condition. StartingBBC Newsspecial rolling coverage, where the Queen'sdeathwas announced later that afternoon.[40]In aBBC Newsspecial programme the following day, Gosling was positioned atBuckingham Palace,interviewing mourners outside the gates.[41]

Gosling was outside10 Downing Streetin October 2022, for the announcement ofRishi Sunakas nextleader of the Conservative PartyandPrime Minister of the United Kingdom.[42]

Towards the end of Gosling's tenure atBBC News,she adopted a lighter and more relaxed presentation style. This was reflected by a less formal wardrobe and longer hair. Gosling even made headlines herself, when becoming emotional on air several times.[43][44]After a number of high-profile bloopers, she made a parody video forBBC Radio 1.[45]

In January 2023, Gosling chose to leave theBBCafter more than 23 years. She accepted voluntary redundancy, ahead of the UK domesticBBC News Channeland internationalBBC World Newschannel merger in April 2023.[46]In an emotional final sign-off, Gosling thanked viewers and colleagues who influenced her career in journalism – allowing her to "give a voice, lend an ear and shine a light".[47]

Other on-screen appearances

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In the first 2002 series of BBC spy dramaSpooks,Gosling reads a fictional news bulletin.[citation needed]She later made similar cameo appearances in the 2005 BBC disaster filmSupervolcano,[citation needed]2008 Norwegian action movieUlvenatten[citation needed]and 2015 feature filmSpooks: The Greater Good.[citation needed]

Gosling competed onChristmas University Challengein 2015. She represented theUniversity of Birmingham– on a team with novelistEmma Darwin,BBC weathermanJohn Hammondand ParalympianPam Relph.They were eliminated in the first round of the competition, after losing 155–80 againstUCL.[48]

In 2021, Gosling was a contestant onPointless Celebrities.She paired up with formerBBC NewscolleagueJohn Pienaar,playing forOvarian Cancer ActionandMacmillanrespectively. They reached the final with a jackpot of £2,500, although failed to produce any 'pointless' answers.[49]

Post-BBC career

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From July 2023, Gosling started presenting on UK radio stationClassic FM.Her weekly show airs on Sundays between 1pm and 4pm – featuring a mixture of traditional classics and modern film scores.[50][51]

On 13 September, it was reported that Gosling would be joining thefamily lawfirmIrwin Mitchellas a senior associate and mediator, helping couples to resolve disputes without going to court.[52]

Publications

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Gosling's first book,Simply Wonderwoman: A survival guide for women with too much to do,was published in October 2011 by Kyle Books.[53]It's a guide for busy working women with children, which was serialised by theDaily Mail.[54]

Her second book was titledHomemade Simple: Stylish, Practical Makes for Living and Giving.[55]Published in September 2013, it features a series of projects to make around the home.[56]

Business interests and tax disputes

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Gosling first faced criticism of tax avoidance in 2011, when her former husbandCraig Oliver,became Director of Communications for then UK Prime MinisterDavid Cameron.Press reports emerged that Gosling and Oliver founded the public service company Paya Ltd.[57]Oliver first served as company secretary, relinquishing his role after the negative publicity. Gosling was paid by the BBC via this company as a contractor, remaining a director until her departure in 2023.[58]

In 2016, Gosling became embroiled in a tax dispute withHMRC.She was initially one of around 100 freelance BBC staff, investigated into the taxing of off-payroll working (IR35).[59]The same 'disguised employment' loophole, Gosling previously faced public criticism for exploiting. Gosling,Tim WillcoxandDavid Eadeseventually appealed to aHigh Courttribunal in 2019, owing £920,000 in unpaid tax collectively. They argued the BBC forced them to be freelance contractors, paid via public service companies. This was accepted as fact by the tribunal judges, believing there was an "imbalance of bargaining power". However, it was also ruled "the assumed relationships were ones of employment", meaning the trio were ultimately liable for the disputed tax.[60]

Gosling is an accredited mediator, practising in family and workplace disputes after leaving the BBC.[61]

Personal life

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Gosling lives inWest London,after purchasing a house from the sports presenterMark Pougatchin 2004.[57]

She was married toCraig Oliver– a formerITNandBBC Newsproducer, who later became Director of Communications to former UK Prime MinisterDavid Cameron.[62][63]The marriage produced three daughters, before ending in 2014.[64][65]

Gosling was photographed with actorColin Firthin November 2020, fuelling unconfirmed tabloid rumours of a brief relationship.[66]

She participated in 'Newsroom's Got Talent' with several BBC colleagues in 2009 and 2010. These fundraisers were in aid ofLeonard Cheshire Disabilityand theHelen & Douglas Househospices.[67][68]

Gosling is a patron to Persever Productions, a theatre company in the charitable sector for aspiring actors.[69]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1997–1998 Central News Reporter/presenter
1998–1999 Sky News Reporter
1999–2023 BBC News Channel Presenter Final broadcast: 26 January 2023[70]
2002 Spooks Herself Uncredited appearance at the end ofS1.E4,as a fictional newsreader
2003 BBC News Special: Oscar Nominations Presenter
2006 BBC Breakfast Presenter Summer holiday cover
2007 Diana: 10 Years On[71] Presenter News archive programme marking the10th anniversaryof the death ofDiana, Princess of Wales
2007–2008 News 24 Tonight Presenter AlongsideBen Brown,untilBBC News Channelre-brand[72]
2008–2011 BBC Weekend News Presenter Saturday early evening and late bulletins onBBC One,on rota with other newsreaders
2010 Britain's Economy: Cameron and Clegg Face the Audience Presenter Post-debate analysis withNicholas Owen
2015–2020 Victoria Derbyshirewith Joanna Gosling Presenter Deputy presenter (Friday) and newsreader
2015 Christmas University Challenge Contestant Series 5: UCL v Birmingham
2016–2020 BBC Newsroom Live Presenter Main presenter, on rota with other newsreaders
2019–2022 BBC News at One Presenter Second studio-based presenter, when main presenter on location and occasional bank holidays
2020–2023 BBC Weekend News Presenter Weekend early afternoon bulletins onBBC NewsandBBC One
2021 Pointless Celebrities Contestant Series 14

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Supervolcano Herself Reading fictional news item about a volcanic eruption atYellowstone National Park
2008 Ulvenatten Herself Reads fictional news report about a terror attack in Oslo
2015 Spooks: The Greater Good Herself Brief appearance, reading a fictional London terror attack story

Bibliography

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  • Simply Wonderwoman: A survival guide for women with too much to do:Kyle Books (2011):ISBN0-85783-058-9
  • Homemade Simple: Stylish, Practical Makes for Living and Giving:Kyle Books (2013):ISBN0-85783-100-3

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