Judith Hann
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Judith Hann (born 8 September 1942) at Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, England, is a freelance broadcaster and writer specialising in science, food and the environment.
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[edit] Early life
She attended Parkfield Cedars School on Kedleston Road in Derby and graduated from Durham University with a BSc Degree in Zoology. She presented BBC's Tomorrow's World on BBC1 between 1974 and 1994. She has since made guest appearances on various TV shows, and has done some TV commercials. Recently she appeared in a Shredded Wheat advertisement[1] in which she used her scientific judgement to inform viewers that the product could possibly help keep their hearts healthy.[2] She recently presented a programme on BBC Radio 4, "Two's A Crowd".
Currently she runs her own farm and her own successful media training and presentation skills company - Media Advantage - with her husband John Exelby.
[edit] Her Life
Judith Hann lives in a cottage near a small town called Lechlade, in the Cotswolds. She is married to John Exelby, a former executive at BBC News, and has two sons. The eldest named Jake Exelby. Her youngest son is named Daniel Exelby, whom is now married to Rachel Exelby, formerly known as Rachel Hanks. She is passionate about herbs and has a very large herb garden.
[edit] TV appearances
- Tomorrow's World (BBC1) Presenter (1974-1994) (she was its longest serving presenter.)
- The Risk Business (BBC1) - Presenter (1980)
- Stars Reunited with Dale Winton - Tomorrow's World (2003) as herself. [3]
- Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer (BBC2) - Episode #3.7 (1997) as herself.
- Not with a Bang (a short-lived sitcom from London Weekend Television) - Episode #1.1 (1990) TV Episode as herself. [4]
- The Morwenna Banks Show - Sci-Fi Special (1999)
She is the daughter of former Derby County footballer and trainer Ralph Hann.
[edit] Books
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- How Science Works ISBN 0-7513-0832-3 (1991).
- The Food of Love ISBN 1-85225-025-9 (1987).
- Judith Hann's Total Health Plan ISBN 0-552-99242-9 (1984).
- But What About the Children? A Working Parents' Guide to Child Care" ISBN 0-370-10441-2 (1976).
- The Family Scientist ISBN 0-354-04361-7 (1979).
- The Perfect Baby? ISBN 0-297-78125-1 (1982).
