Gerald Douglas Edward "Gerry" Northam (born 28 June 1947)[1] is a British BBC Radio presenter and investigative journalist.
Gerry Northam | |
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| Born | Gerald Douglas Edward Northam 28 June 1947 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Keele University |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenter, Journalist |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Known for | Panorama |
Early life
editHe was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. He grew up in Cricklewood and Edgware, which were then in Middlesex. He studied Philosophy and Physics at Keele University in 1966, graduating in 1970.[2]
Career
editHe started as a news reporter for BBC Radio Stoke, later joining educational television.
Panorama
editHe learnt his investigative journalist skills on the flagship BBC programme Panorama.
Radio 4
editHe presents File on 4. File on 4 can be represented as a radio version of Panorama. His knowledge of science and arts from university has allowed him to cover many types of subject.
He has won a Sony Award and two Royal Television Society (RTS) awards.
Personal life
editHe married in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1976. then in Manchester in 1984. He is a beekeeper.