Louise Hulland
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Louise Hulland is an English
television
and radio presenter. Louise was educated at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
and St. Chad's College, University of Durham where she graduated with a 2:1 in Theology
.
, the Burnley Express
and the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, Sky News
and ITN.
On graduating, Louise began work at BBC Radio Lancashire
, as a production assistant for the breakfast presenter Jim Bowen
. She soon worked her way up to co-presenting the weekend breakfast show, and filled in as an afternoon presenter on the station as well.
In 2002 Louise moved to BBC Radio 1
where she worked as a researcher for Chris Moyles
, Jo Whiley
, Sara Cox
and Jamie Theakston
. Louise also moonlighted as a traffic and travel reporter for BBC Local Radio before moving over to work on The Sunday Surgery
and then Newsbeat
.
Louise then left the BBC to work as an Entertainment Correspondent for the UK commercial radio network and UBC Media. Here Louise interviewed some of the world’s biggest stars, including Tom Cruise
, Kylie, Michael Douglas
and Britney Spears
. She covered countless London premieres, the BAFTAs and the trial of Michael Jackson.
Louise has presented, and presents for, ITN's rolling news channel, BBC 6 Music
, LBC 97.3
and BBC London 94.9
and BBC Radio Bristol
. She can also be heard as an Entertainment Reporter for BBC Radio 2
.
Some of Louise's many 2009 accolades include reporting for BBC One
on Inside Out
programme about female bouncers, and interviwing Roger Moore
for Claudia Winkleman
's BBC Radio 2
show.
for a documentary she produced for Radio 1 called Missing the Message about young people with HIV. Radio critic Sue Arnold described it as one of the most hard-hitting programmes she has ever heard. Louise then went on to produce the BBC's award winning HIV awareness campaign in 2007 G.I. Jonny.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
and radio presenter. Louise was educated at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
See Royal Grammar School for the other schools with the name RGS.Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a co-educational secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire that used to be an all boys school...
and St. Chad's College, University of Durham where she graduated with a 2:1 in Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
.
Career
As a student Louise secured work placements at the Clitheroe Advertiser and TimesClitheroe Advertiser and Times
The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday for readers in the area of Clitheroe in the Ribble Valley, east Lancashire....
, the Burnley Express
Burnley Express
For the cricketer with the same nickname, see James Anderson .The Burnley Express is a newspaper for Burnley and Padiham, England and surrounding area. It is printed twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday - which is the larger edition. It has been in print since 1877 and is now part of the Johnston...
and the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
and ITN.
On graduating, Louise began work at BBC Radio Lancashire
BBC Radio Lancashire
BBC Radio Lancashire is the BBC Local Radio service for the county of Lancashire, in North West England. It began as BBC Radio Blackburn on 26 January 1971 on 96.4FM, then adding 854 kHz AM in 1972 and changing to its current name on 4 July 1981...
, as a production assistant for the breakfast presenter Jim Bowen
Jim Bowen
Jim Bowen is an English stand-up comedian and TV personality. He is best known as the host of the ITV gameshow Bullseye, which he hosted between 1981 and 1995.-Early life:...
. She soon worked her way up to co-presenting the weekend breakfast show, and filled in as an afternoon presenter on the station as well.
In 2002 Louise moved to BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
where she worked as a researcher for Chris Moyles
Chris Moyles
Christopher David Moyles is an English radio and television presenter and author, who currently presents The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 and Chris Moyles' Quiz Night on Channel 4....
, Jo Whiley
Jo Whiley
Johanne "Jo" Whiley is a British radio disc jockey and television presenter. She was the host of the long running weekday Jo Whiley Show on Radio 1.-Early life and education:...
, Sara Cox
Sara Cox
Sara Cox , known as "Coxy", is an English TV presenter and radio DJ, most well known for presenting the breakfast show on BBC Radio 1 between 2000 and 2003...
and Jamie Theakston
Jamie Theakston
Jamie Theakston is an English television and radio presenter, producer and actor.-Education:...
. Louise also moonlighted as a traffic and travel reporter for BBC Local Radio before moving over to work on The Sunday Surgery
The Sunday Surgery
The Surgery with Aled is a British radio show that airs on BBC Radio 1 on Sunday evenings from 9-10pm hosted by Aled Haydn Jones and every week a special guest. The show first began with Sara Cox in 1999, then was joint-hosted by Emma B. Emma B and Dr...
and then Newsbeat
Newsbeat
Newsbeat is the flagship news programme on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Newsbeat is produced by BBC News but differs from the BBC's other news programmes in its remit to provide news tailored for a specifically younger audience....
.
Louise then left the BBC to work as an Entertainment Correspondent for the UK commercial radio network and UBC Media. Here Louise interviewed some of the world’s biggest stars, including Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and he has won three Golden Globe Awards....
, Kylie, Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Michael Kirk Douglas is an American actor and producer, primarily in movies and television. He has won three Golden Globes and two Academy Awards; first as producer of 1975's Best Picture, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and as Best Actor in 1987 for his role in Wall Street. Douglas received the...
and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
. She covered countless London premieres, the BAFTAs and the trial of Michael Jackson.
Louise has presented, and presents for, ITN's rolling news channel, BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music is one of the BBC's digital radio stations, was launched on 11 March 2002 and originally codenamed Network Y. It was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years....
, LBC 97.3
LBC 97.3
LBC 97.3 is a London-based talk and phone-in radio station. It is one half of the latest incarnation of LBC, the news and speech service which was Britain's first commercial radio station when it went on air in October 1973...
and BBC London 94.9
BBC London 94.9
BBC London 94.9 is London's BBC Local Radio station, and part of BBC London. Broadcasting across Greater London and beyond on 94.9 FM, DAB, Virgin Media Channel 930, Sky Channel 0152 and also online...
and BBC Radio Bristol
BBC Radio Bristol
BBC Radio Bristol is the BBC Local Radio service for the English city of Bristol and the surrounding former Avon area. Launched in September 1970, it broadcasts from Broadcasting House in Bristol on FM frequencies 94.9 MHz , 104.6 MHz , 103.6 MHz , on AM 1548 kHz and on DAB.The...
. She can also be heard as an Entertainment Reporter for BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
.
Some of Louise's many 2009 accolades include reporting for 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...
on Inside Out
Inside Out
Inside Out was a hardcore punk band from Orange County, California. It was fronted by Zack de la Rocha, later of Rage Against the Machine.-Biography:...
programme about female bouncers, and interviwing Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Sir Roger George Moore KBE , is an English actor, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. He also portrayed Simon Templar in the long-running British television series The Saint.-Early life:Moore was born in Stockwell, London...
for Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Anne I. Winkleman is an English television presenter, film critic, radio personality and journalist.- Early life and family :...
's BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
show.
Sony Awards
In 2005 Louise won a Sony Radio Academy AwardSony Radio Academy Awards
The Sony Radio Academy Awards , started in 1983, are some of the most prestigious awards in the British radio industry. They are run by ZAFER Associates in association with the Radio Academy...
for a documentary she produced for Radio 1 called Missing the Message about young people with HIV. Radio critic Sue Arnold described it as one of the most hard-hitting programmes she has ever heard. Louise then went on to produce the BBC's award winning HIV awareness campaign in 2007 G.I. Jonny.