Ellie Crisell
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Ellie Crisell is an English
journalist
and television presenter. Crisell currently works on the BBC
's 8pm news summary, and as a relief presenter on the BBC News Channel. She was formerly the main presenter of children's news bulletin program Newsround
on CBBC
and Newsround Extra.
, Newcastle upon Tyne
, before going on to the University of Birmingham
, then achieving an MA in Broadcast Journalism at London's City University
.
Crisell worked for the Mail on Sunday
for a year, and a year on radio. She then worked for the ITV regional station, Tyne Tees Television
, as a reporter and newsreader for North East Tonight
. She is also the daughter of Professor Andrew Crisell, a noted media academic at the University of Sunderland
and author of Understanding Radio.
presenter in February 2003 shortly after previous chief anchor Becky Jago
's departure. Notable stories which Ellie was personally involved in reporting included the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
in which she travelled to Indonesia
to see in person the effects of the disaster. She also travelled to Athens
in Greece
to give daily reports on the 2004 Summer Olympics
. In addition to serious reports, she also presented more light-hearted stories, including a report on the Harry Potter
-inspired rise of magic in the UK that ended with her being sawn in half by a magician in an illusion called Clearly Impossible
. Ellie has not presented Newsround since returning from maternity leave, and her profile has been taken off the show's website. Her final appearance was saying a farewell message to Lizo Mzimba
whilst on maternity leave.
, her first non-sports based appearance on BBC News adult-orientated output. She has also appeared on BBC One
's breakfast news programme, BBC Breakfast
, presenting news and updates from the Olympics in Athens
.
In November 2006 Crisell started occasional presentation for BBC News. In 2008, she was the main anchor for the 8pm News Summary on BBC One.
When she returned from maternity leave on 18 August 2008, she presented the morning BBC News updates during Olympic Breakfast. She returned in October 2008 to the 8pm news summary and as a presenter on the BBC News Channel.
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England
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journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and television presenter. Crisell currently works on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's 8pm news summary, and as a relief presenter on the BBC News Channel. She was formerly the main presenter of children's news bulletin program Newsround
Newsround
Newsround is a BBC children's news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972, and was one of the world's first television news magazines aimed specifically at children...
on CBBC
CBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
and Newsround Extra.
Biography
Crisell attended Dame Allan's Girls SchoolDame Allan's School, Newcastle
Dame Allan's Schools were founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in England in 1705, and are two of the oldest schools in the city.-History:They were founded by Dame Eleanor Allan, the daughter of a local goldsmith and the widow of a tobacco merchant, to provide a proper education for "40 poor boys and 20...
, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, before going on to the University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
, then achieving an MA in Broadcast Journalism at London's City University
City University Journalism Department
The Department of Journalism at City University London is one of the world's leading journalism schools. It is considered the best university in the United Kingdom in that field of study as well as the nation's largest centre for journalism education...
.
Crisell worked for the Mail on Sunday
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
for a year, and a year on radio. She then worked for the ITV regional station, Tyne Tees Television
Tyne Tees Television
Tyne Tees Television is the ITV television franchise for North East England and parts of North Yorkshire. As of 2009, it forms part of a non-franchise ITV Tyne Tees & Border region, shared with the ITV Border region...
, as a reporter and newsreader for North East Tonight
North East Tonight
North East Tonight is a regional television news and current affairs programme, also including local sports news and local features of interest, produced by ITV Tyne Tees & Border at its studios in Gateshead, and serving the "Tyne Tees" part of the region .The remainder of the ITV Tyne Tees & Border...
. She is also the daughter of Professor Andrew Crisell, a noted media academic at the University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is located in Sunderland, north east England. The university has more than 17,500 students, including 7,000-plus international students from some 70 countries....
and author of Understanding Radio.
Newsround
Ellie Crisell started as a NewsroundNewsround
Newsround is a BBC children's news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972, and was one of the world's first television news magazines aimed specifically at children...
presenter in February 2003 shortly after previous chief anchor Becky Jago
Becky Jago
Becky Jago is a British television news presenter, currently employed by ITV Anglia....
's departure. Notable stories which Ellie was personally involved in reporting included the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake...
in which she travelled to Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
to see in person the effects of the disaster. She also travelled to Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
to give daily reports on the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
. In addition to serious reports, she also presented more light-hearted stories, including a report on the Harry Potter
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
-inspired rise of magic in the UK that ended with her being sawn in half by a magician in an illusion called Clearly Impossible
Clearly Impossible
Clearly Impossible is a variation of the illusion sawing a woman in half devised by Jonathan Pendragon.-Description:The illusion is very similar in principle and performance to the older "Thin Model" versions of sawing a woman in half, with the exception that the boxes used to cover the assistant...
. Ellie has not presented Newsround since returning from maternity leave, and her profile has been taken off the show's website. Her final appearance was saying a farewell message to Lizo Mzimba
Lizo Mzimba
Lizo Mzimba is the Entertainment Correspondent for BBC News.-Early life:He attended the independent Solihull School and The University of Birmingham...
whilst on maternity leave.
BBC News
On 12 September 2006 Crisell appeared on NewsnightNewsnight
Newsnight is a BBC Television current affairs programme noted for its in-depth analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians. Jeremy Paxman has been its main presenter for over two decades....
, her first non-sports based appearance on BBC News adult-orientated output. She has also appeared on BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
's breakfast news programme, BBC Breakfast
BBC Breakfast
BBC Breakfast is the morning television news programme simulcast on BBC One and the BBC News channel. It is presented live from BBC Television Centre in White City, West London, and contains a mixture of news, sport, weather, business and feature items...
, presenting news and updates from the Olympics in Athens
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
.
In November 2006 Crisell started occasional presentation for BBC News. In 2008, she was the main anchor for the 8pm News Summary on BBC One.
When she returned from maternity leave on 18 August 2008, she presented the morning BBC News updates during Olympic Breakfast. She returned in October 2008 to the 8pm news summary and as a presenter on the BBC News Channel.
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