Dorothy Byrne

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Dorothy Byrne was born in Blackpool, the daughter of Charles and Agnes Byrne. She was educated at St. Mary's Catholic High School (Blackpool), Manchester University (BA Hons in Philosophy) and Sheffield University (Diploma in Business Studies).

She was producer for World in Action, 1987–94, and Editor of The Big Story, 1996–98. In 1998 she was appointed editor of Current Affairs for Channel 4 Television, and in 2004 was promoted to Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Television.

In 2005, she was appointed Visiting Professor of the School of Journalism at Lincoln University.