Who is BBC Breakfast’s Ben Thompson?

BEN THOMPSON is a very familiar face to BBC viewers across the UK. The presenter has enjoyed an impressive career so far which sees him often step in to host BBC Breakfast . Who is Ben Thompson? Ben Thompson was born on August 12, 1981, in Burnley, England.

His career with the BBC goes way back and he actually first began working with the company in 2001 when he took on a role at Radio Wales in Cardiff . Whilst studying at university, Ben produced the network’s morning news programme, Good Morning Wales, and was then selected for a BBC Trainee Scheme. After completing his degree in international business and French , and a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism , Ben moved to London and joined BBC News .

Read More on Ben Thompson Ben worked for a few years as a producer before moving in front of the camera, working as a correspondent in the Middle East and, later, New York . The star describes himself as a northerner and traveller. Ben is also a keen photographer and is interested in music and theatre.

What is Ben famous for? Ben is best known for being a presenter on BBC Breakfast . Most read in TV He is known for stepping into cover when the programme's main presenters are away from the show. Ben is also known for co-hosting Business Live, the BBC's daily business programme.

The programme is broadcast around the world on the BBC News Channel and BBC World News. He also hosted the World Business Report but in May 2024, Ben revealed that the programme had been axed . .