Who is David Dimbleby and what’s his net worth?
FORMER host of Question Time, David Dimbleby, retired from the show in 2018, at 80-years old.
Get to know one of the most influential figures in UK broadcasting and political affairs, David Dimbleby.
Who is David Dimbleby?
David Dimbleby, born on October 28, 1938 in Surrey, is a veteran broadcaster who has been the face of the BBC’s election coverage for years.
He is known for hosting the panel show Question Time for 24 years.
David joined the BBC as a news reporter in Bristol during the 60s and has appeared in news programmes since 1962.
Broadcasting and journalism runs in the Dimbleby family, having his father, Richard, being involved in the industry too.
His father was the first BBC war correspondent and later on became their leading TV news commentator.
His older brother Jonathan is also a presenter of current affairs, political radio and television programmes.
Back in 2013, it was revealed that David had got his first tattoo aged 75 - a scorpion on his right shoulder because he is a Scorpio.
At the time, he said: “You’re only old once. I’ve always wanted a tattoo. I might as well do it now. It’s a dream come true — and a work of art.”
On June 17 2018, David revealed that he is stepping down from Question Time, which he has hosted since 1994.
The presenting heavyweight, stepped down from the BBC One show on December 13 2018.
It is thought he will remain the anchor for the Beeb’s general election coverage having covered every single one since 1979.
David is Question Time's longest-serving presenter, having succeeded Peter Sissons who had presented the show between 1989 and 1993, and Robin Day who hosted between 1979 and 1989.
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What's David Dimbleby net worth?
David's net worth is that of about $1 million as at 2022.
He earned his net from the broadcasting and journalism work that he's done along the years.
Is David Dimbleby married?
David Dimbleby is married to TV producer Belinda Giles and the pair wed in 2000, after first getting together in 1993.
Belinda is the granddaughter of Herbrand Sackville, 9th Earl De La Warr, and the couple share a son, Fred.
Previously, David was married to British cookery writer Josceline Gaskell, with whom he shares three children - cookery writer Liza, founder of the food chain Leon, Henry and Kate, a singer.