Sarah Montague
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Sarah Montague is a British Journalist, best known for her work on BBC Radio 4
as one of the regular presenters of the Today programme.
, a British Crown Dependency and one of the Channel Islands
. She attended Blanchelande College
, a local independent school
for girls, and she went on to study biology at the University of Bristol
and gained a BSc
.
dealer with NatWest Capital Markets in London. She went into business in London with the owner of Charles Tyrwhitt
Shirts. She began her journalistic career with Channel Television
in 1991. She joined Reuters
in January 1995, and then became business correspondent for Sky News
in January 1996.
She joined the BBC
during October 1997, and presented Newsnight
and BBC News, before joining the Today news programme on BBC Radio 4
. She has also presented HARDtalk
on BBC News. In December, 2008 she hosted BBC World's Nobel Minds in the library of the Royal Palace, Stockholm. The 2008 Nobel Prize winners in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics and Literature had a round table discussion on issues of global concern and their own contributions to the world of knowledge.
On 6 November 2010 she was noted for breaking a strike at the BBC, called by the National Union of Journalists
, when she arrived to present the Today Programme at 3:30am, along with fellow presenter Evan Davis, thereby not technically crossing a picket line. As she arrived earlier than the picket.
On 15 July 2011, she once again broke a NUJ strike presenting Today with Justin Webb, consolidating her position as one of the many BBC presstitutes servicing the mainstream media establishment.
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
as one of the regular presenters of the Today programme.
Early life
Montague was born to John Montague and Mary (née O'Malley) on GuernseyGuernsey
Guernsey, officially the Bailiwick of Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.The Bailiwick, as a governing entity, embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, Burhou, and Lihou and their islet...
, a British Crown Dependency and one of the Channel Islands
Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are an archipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They include two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey...
. She attended Blanchelande College
Blanchelande College
Blanchelande College is an independent school for girls in Les Vauxbelets valley, Saint Andrew, Guernsey, United Kingdom. In 2003, the school allowed admission of boys and girls to the Infant and Pre-School Department taking pupils from three to seven years old. The head teacher from 2011 will be...
, a local independent school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
for girls, and she went on to study biology at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
and gained a BSc
BSC
BSC is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Science and technology* Bachelor of Science , an undergraduate degree* Base Station Controller, part of a mobile phone network; see: Base Station subsystem...
.
Career
Montague's first job was as a stockbroker for County NatWest and EurobondEurobond
A Eurobond is an international bond that is denominated in a currency not native to the country where it is issued. It can be categorised according to the currency in which it is issued. London is one of the centers of the Eurobond market, but Eurobonds may be traded throughout the world - for...
dealer with NatWest Capital Markets in London. She went into business in London with the owner of Charles Tyrwhitt
Charles Tyrwhitt
Charles Tyrwhitt is a British multi-channel retailer selling men's and women's shirts and other clothing.Charles Tyrwhitt was founded as a mail order company in 1986 by Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler while he was a student at Bristol University. In 1997, the company opened its first store in...
Shirts. She began her journalistic career with Channel Television
Channel Television
Channel Television is a British television station which has served as an Independent Television contractor to the Channel Islands since 1962. It is based in Jersey...
in 1991. She joined Reuters
Reuters
Reuters is a news agency headquartered in New York City. Until 2008 the Reuters news agency formed part of a British independent company, Reuters Group plc, which was also a provider of financial market data...
in January 1995, and then became business correspondent for 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...
in January 1996.
She joined 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...
during October 1997, and presented Newsnight
Newsnight
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....
and BBC News, before joining the Today news programme on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
. She has also presented HARDtalk
HARDtalk
Hardtalk is a flagship BBC television programme, consisting of in-depth half-hour one-on-one interviews.It is broadcast four days a week on BBC World News and the BBC News channel. Launched in 1997, much of its worldwide fame is due to its global reach via BBC World...
on BBC News. In December, 2008 she hosted BBC World's Nobel Minds in the library of the Royal Palace, Stockholm. The 2008 Nobel Prize winners in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics and Literature had a round table discussion on issues of global concern and their own contributions to the world of knowledge.
On 6 November 2010 she was noted for breaking a strike at the BBC, called by the National Union of Journalists
National Union of Journalists
The National Union of Journalists is a trade union for journalists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1907 and has 38,000 members. It is a member of the International Federation of Journalists .-Structure:...
, when she arrived to present the Today Programme at 3:30am, along with fellow presenter Evan Davis, thereby not technically crossing a picket line. As she arrived earlier than the picket.
On 15 July 2011, she once again broke a NUJ strike presenting Today with Justin Webb, consolidating her position as one of the many BBC presstitutes servicing the mainstream media establishment.