Derbyshire has often been at the forefront of journalistic innovation. Her program was the first to be broadcast live from Zimbabwe at a time when international journalists faced severe restrictions under President Robert Mugabe's government. In 2012, her show made history by being the first to air live from both an abortion clinic and an animal testing laboratory, bringing sensitive and rarely seen environments into public view.
Always pushing the boundaries of conventional journalism, Derbyshire made her first appearance on Have I Got News for You in October 2011. In 2013, under new editor Ian Katz, she began presenting Newsnight occasionally while continuing her daily show on Radio 5 Live until her final broadcast on 5 September 2014.
Throughout her career, Victoria Derbyshire has received several awards that recognize her journalistic excellence, including:
· Nick Clarke Award (2009)
· Sony Radio Academy Award (2011)
· Best News and Current Affairs Programme Award
Victoria is married to Mark Sandell, a senior editor at the BBC. The couple has two sons.
In August 2015, Derbyshire publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite undergoing a mastectomy and subsequent treatment, she continued to present segments of her program, earning public admiration for her courage and resilience. Her openness about the illness contributed to raising awareness around breast cancer and women’s health issues.
Victoria Derbyshire remains a significant figure in British journalism. Known for her fearless reporting, versatility across platforms, and unwavering dedication to the truth, she is a role model to aspiring journalists, particularly young women looking to enter the field of broadcast journalism. She continues to be an influential presence on Twitter and other social media platforms, where audiences follow her ongoing work and advocacy.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 2 Oct, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Ramsbottom |
| Education: | University of Liverpool Bury Grammar School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | British journalist |
| Twitter Id: | Vicderbyshire |
