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Anna Ford is a journalist and news presenter, born on October 2, 1943 in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. As of 2026, Anna Ford is 82 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Manchester. Recorded honors include honorary doctorate (2000).
My Take
To me, Anna Ford embodies the dignity of British broadcast news. Born in Tewkesbury in 1943 and educated at Manchester, she rose from researcher to one of the country's most trusted newsreaders across Granada, ITN, and the BBC, and helped launch TV-am, no small feat. Building something new and making it last takes real nerve. That she later served as a non-executive director at Sainsbury's speaks to a sharpness and credibility beyond the studio. I have always valued the calm, authoritative delivery that earns a viewer's trust without ever raising its voice, and she had it in abundance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anna Ford
- Name (Japanese)
- アンナ・フォード
- Reading
- あんな・ふぉーど
- Born
- October 2, 1943 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- journalist / presenter / news presenter
2. Background
- University
- University of Manchester
Awards & achievements
- 2000 honorary doctorate
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna%20Ford
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2850499
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anna Ford born?
Born October 2, 1943 (age 82).
Where is Anna Ford from?
Anna Ford is from Tewkesbury, United Kingdom.
What does Anna Ford do?
Anna Ford works as journalist, presenter, news presenter.
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