The English journalist David Dimbleby has worked at BBC for most of his career which has made him a reliable face for the network.
David is best known for presenting the BBC’s Questions Time and hosting current affairs and political programs.
Currently, David Dimbleby is hosting Days That Shook The BBC With David Dimbleby, a BBC’s introspective documentary that airs on BBC Two.
Is David Dimbleby Still Married?
David Dimbleby experienced a failed marriage in the past but after the divorce, he got married to Belinda Giles with whom he is still married.
David had his wife Belinda with him over the years, through thick and thin, with the two starting a family.
The couple met in 1992 when both of them were in another relationship. David was married to his ex-wife, Josceline Dimbleby, whereas Belinda was married to her ex-husband, photographer Christopher Skyes.
When David and Belinda got separated from their previous partners, they got married in 2000. The duo have now been married for 22 years and are relishing both their personal and professional life.
David has one child with Belinda, a son named Fred. Fred was born in February 1998 and is currently the age of 24.
Talking about Fred’s education, he attended Keble College, Oxford, and studied history. He wants to help people subjected to human rights abuses and death penalty cases so he hopes to do a law conversion course and work in advocacy in America.
David now lives on a farm in Polegate, East Sussex with his wife and son. They also have a second house in Dartmouth, Devon.
Who Is David Dimbleby's Wife?
David’s life partner, Belinda Giles, is a counseling psychologist and systemic psychotherapist by profession. She earned her doctorate from the University of Surrey in 2009.
Previously, she worked as a TV producer and businesswoman. She is best known for her work in True Stories: The Grave for which she even won the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary in 1998, previously known as the Robert Flaherty Award.
Belinda crossed paths with David when she was working as a TV producer.
David Dimbleby Ex-Wife & Kids
Before getting married to Belinda, David was married to Josceline Dimbleby. His first wife Josceline is a cookery writer and has written 17 cookery books. She also worked as a cookery correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph for 15 years.
David and Josceline were married for 33 years. They tied the knot in 1967 and got divorced in 2000.
When the estranged pair were married, they became parents to three children- Liza, Henry, and Kate.
All of their kids are grown up now and have their own successful careers. Liza is an artist. Henry is a chef, who is also the co-founder of Leon which is a fast-food chain. Kate is a jazz and folk singer by profession.
What Does David Dimbleby Do Now?
Back in 2018, David Dimbleby announced to step down as chair of BBC’s Question Time after working for 25 years in the program.
Earlier this year in August, David started hosting the BBC’s introspective documentary, Days That Shook The BBC With David Dimbleby on BBC Two.
The documentary is focused on David investigating the behind-the-scenes of major controversies faced by the broadcaster over the years.
He also commented on the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II for the BBC in September 2022. But in October 2022 David revealed that BBC would not address controversial topics and does not appropriately question the power of the royal family.
David Dimbleby Net Worth
David Dimbleby is currently the age of 83 and is still active in his profession. Active as a journalist for 7 decades, David has been assembling a wonderful salary from his job. Similarly, he has mustered a whopping net worth as a journalist. His net worth as of 2022 is estimated to be more than $5 dollars.
Short Wiki
- The English journalist David was born in 1938 in Surrey, England.
- His birthday is on 28 October.
- His parents’ names are Richard Dimbleby and Dilys Thomas. His father Richard was a Second World War correspondent.
- He has a younger brother named Jonathan Dimbleby.
- He attended the Glengorse School and Charterhouse for his early education.
- He also attended Christ Church, Oxford to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
