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== Television career ==
== Television career ==
After starting in TV as a producer for Worldwide Television News (later bought by [[Associated Press]]), she got her on-screen break after being hired by the British media personality, [[Janet Street-Porter]], to co-present the launch of the UK’s first national cable channel, [[L!VE TV]],<ref>"Live TV Launch", [http://mediatel.co.uk/newsline/1995/06/12/live-tv-launch/ mediatel.co.uk/newsline/1995/06/12/live-tv-launch/], by MediaTel staff, Newsline, 12 June 1995</ref><ref>"Meet the Live wires!", Jo Hensley, [[Sunday Mirror]] Magazine, 11 June 1995</ref><ref>"L!ve TV launch showreel", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrAw-MS0NT4, uploaded by David Steer on 3 June 2008</ref> and later appeared with [[Michael Buerk]] in the popular BBC series ''999''<ref>"[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-61070197.html Donna gets in on the action]", The Mirror, 29 September 1997</ref> and ''999 Lifesavers'',<ref>"[http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/archive/1998/09/05/8073613.TV_features_baby_rescue_drama/?ref=arc TV features baby rescue drama]", Telegraph & Argus, 5 September 1998.</ref> BBC2's ''Trust Me I’m A Doctor'',<ref>http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/3b271d20016a48178598d5d53bf5557e, BBC Genome Project website, 3 March 1998</ref> the late-night media-affairs show ''On Air'', which she co-presented with [[David Aaronovitch]],<ref>http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbctwo/england/1998-01-21, BBC Genome Project website, 21 January 1998.</ref> and the BBC1 daytime show ''What Now?'', co-presented with the British Conservative politician, [[Edwina Currie]].<ref>http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbcone/london/1998-08-03, BBC Genome Project website, 3 August 1998.</ref>
After starting in TV as a producer for Worldwide Television News (later bought by [[Associated Press]]), she got her on-screen break after being hired by the British media personality, [[Janet Street-Porter]], to co-present the launch of the UK’s first national cable channel, [[L!VE TV]],<ref>"Live TV Launch", [http://mediatel.co.uk/newsline/1995/06/12/live-tv-launch/ mediatel.co.uk/newsline/1995/06/12/live-tv-launch/], by MediaTel staff, Newsline, 12 June 1995.</ref><ref>"Meet the Live wires!", Jo Hensley, [[Sunday Mirror]] Magazine, 11 June 1995.</ref><ref>"L!ve TV launch showreel", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrAw-MS0NT4, uploaded by David Steer on 3 June 2008.</ref> and later appeared with [[Michael Buerk]] in the popular BBC series ''999''<ref>"[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-61070197.html Donna gets in on the action]", The Mirror, 29 September 1997.</ref> and ''999 Lifesavers'',<ref>"[http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/archive/1998/09/05/8073613.TV_features_baby_rescue_drama/?ref=arc TV features baby rescue drama]", Telegraph & Argus, 5 September 1998.</ref> BBC2's ''Trust Me I’m A Doctor'',<ref>http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/3b271d20016a48178598d5d53bf5557e, BBC Genome Project website, 3 March 1998.</ref> the late-night media-affairs show ''On Air'', which she co-presented with [[David Aaronovitch]],<ref>http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbctwo/england/1998-01-21, BBC Genome Project website, 21 January 1998.</ref> and the BBC1 daytime show ''What Now?'', co-presented with the British Conservative politician, [[Edwina Currie]].<ref>http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbcone/london/1998-08-03, BBC Genome Project website, 3 August 1998.</ref>


She was later New York Correspondent<ref>"[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/duo-move-posts-in-mini-gmtv-shake-up/1213517.article Duo move posts in mini GMTV shake-up]", Broadcast, 23 April 1999.</ref> and Show Business Correspondent for the GMTV, and she worked on ITV’s ''[[Lorraine Kelly|Lorraine]]'' show, covering fitness and beauty. In 2000 she was interviewed by [[OK!|''OK''!]] magazine about her role as a celebrity ambassador for the charity [[Save the Children UK|Save the Children UK]].<ref>"[http://www.crazyaboutmagazines.com/ourshop/prod_251721-OK-magazine-Madonna-and-Guy-Ritchie-cover-5-January-2000-Issue-245.html The ''OK''! Exclusive In-Depth Interview]", 5 January 2001.</ref>
She was later New York Correspondent<ref>"[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/duo-move-posts-in-mini-gmtv-shake-up/1213517.article Duo move posts in mini GMTV shake-up]", Broadcast, 23 April 1999.</ref> and Show Business Correspondent for the GMTV, and she worked on ITV’s ''[[Lorraine Kelly|Lorraine]]'' show, covering fitness and beauty. In 2000 she was interviewed by [[OK!|''OK''!]] magazine about her role as a celebrity ambassador for the charity [[Save the Children UK|Save the Children UK]].<ref>"[http://www.crazyaboutmagazines.com/ourshop/prod_251721-OK-magazine-Madonna-and-Guy-Ritchie-cover-5-January-2000-Issue-245.html The ''OK''! Exclusive In-Depth Interview]", 5 January 2001.</ref>


Donna Bernard, who is based in the English West Country, has been Chief Reporter for Midwest Radio in [[Dorset]],<ref>"Donna switches to radio", [[Western Gazette]], 7 August 2008</ref> and co-presented the ITV West consumer show ''Biteback'' with [[Steve_Scott_(journalist)|Steve Scott]], who is now [[ITN]]'s sports editor.
Donna Bernard, who is based in the English West Country, has been Chief Reporter for Midwest Radio in [[Dorset]],<ref>"Donna switches to radio", [[Western Gazette]], 7 August 2008.</ref> and co-presented the ITV West consumer show ''Biteback'' with [[Steve_Scott_(journalist)|Steve Scott]], who is now [[ITN]]'s sports editor.


She is currently (2015) co-anchoring ''World Briefing'' on [[Arise News]] in London, and also presents for a production company working on training videos for the UK government, as well as working in corporate communications for local business.<ref>"[http://www.skibz.co.uk/media/presscentre/press-releases/former-gmtv-presenter-donna-bernard-joins-skibz-as-marketing-co-ordinator.htm Former GMTV presenter Donna Bernard joins Skibz as Marketing Co-ordinator]", Skibz press release, 30 August 2011.</ref>
She is currently (2015) co-anchoring ''World Briefing'' on [[Arise News]] in London, and also presents for a production company working on training videos for the UK government, as well as working in corporate communications for local business.<ref>"[http://www.skibz.co.uk/media/presscentre/press-releases/former-gmtv-presenter-donna-bernard-joins-skibz-as-marketing-co-ordinator.htm Former GMTV presenter Donna Bernard joins Skibz as Marketing Co-ordinator]", Skibz press release, 30 August 2011.</ref>

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Donna Bernard
Donna Bernard on location for GMTV
Donna Bernard on location for GMTV
BornJanuary 1964
Basildon, Essex
NationalityBritish
OccupationJournalist
Years active1990s - Present

Donna Bernard (born January 1964) is a British journalist and TV presenter who has worked at the BBC and GMTV,[1][2] the UK's former commercial breakfast station.

Early life

Donna Bernard, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, was born and brought up in Basildon, Essex, and educated at Woodlands School for Girls and the University of North London, where she studied German and philosophy.[3]

Television career

After starting in TV as a producer for Worldwide Television News (later bought by Associated Press), she got her on-screen break after being hired by the British media personality, Janet Street-Porter, to co-present the launch of the UK’s first national cable channel, L!VE TV,[4][5][6] and later appeared with Michael Buerk in the popular BBC series 999[7] and 999 Lifesavers,[8] BBC2's Trust Me I’m A Doctor,[9] the late-night media-affairs show On Air, which she co-presented with David Aaronovitch,[10] and the BBC1 daytime show What Now?, co-presented with the British Conservative politician, Edwina Currie.[11]

She was later New York Correspondent[12] and Show Business Correspondent for the GMTV, and she worked on ITV’s Lorraine show, covering fitness and beauty. In 2000 she was interviewed by OK! magazine about her role as a celebrity ambassador for the charity Save the Children UK.[13]

Donna Bernard, who is based in the English West Country, has been Chief Reporter for Midwest Radio in Dorset,[14] and co-presented the ITV West consumer show Biteback with Steve Scott, who is now ITN's sports editor.

She is currently (2015) co-anchoring World Briefing on Arise News in London, and also presents for a production company working on training videos for the UK government, as well as working in corporate communications for local business.[15]

Personal life

Donna Bernard is married with two children.

References

  1. ^ John Rogers, "GMTV presenters Donna Bernard and Andrea McLean pose as waitresses to promote the summer series GMTV Cafe shown in summer, 2001", Getty Images.
  2. ^ "GMTV creates niche ad slots", Campaign, 25 April 2000.
  3. ^ "Prima Donna", The Voice Interview, Clare Gorham, The Voice, 25 August 2003.
  4. ^ "Live TV Launch", mediatel.co.uk/newsline/1995/06/12/live-tv-launch/, by MediaTel staff, Newsline, 12 June 1995.
  5. ^ "Meet the Live wires!", Jo Hensley, Sunday Mirror Magazine, 11 June 1995.
  6. ^ "L!ve TV launch showreel", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrAw-MS0NT4, uploaded by David Steer on 3 June 2008.
  7. ^ "Donna gets in on the action", The Mirror, 29 September 1997.
  8. ^ "TV features baby rescue drama", Telegraph & Argus, 5 September 1998.
  9. ^ http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/3b271d20016a48178598d5d53bf5557e, BBC Genome Project website, 3 March 1998.
  10. ^ http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbctwo/england/1998-01-21, BBC Genome Project website, 21 January 1998.
  11. ^ http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbcone/london/1998-08-03, BBC Genome Project website, 3 August 1998.
  12. ^ "Duo move posts in mini GMTV shake-up", Broadcast, 23 April 1999.
  13. ^ "The OK! Exclusive In-Depth Interview", 5 January 2001.
  14. ^ "Donna switches to radio", Western Gazette, 7 August 2008.
  15. ^ "Former GMTV presenter Donna Bernard joins Skibz as Marketing Co-ordinator", Skibz press release, 30 August 2011.
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