Clive Myrie Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Journalist
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	25/08/1964
Age	60 years
Birthplace	Bolton, Lancashire, England

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Clive Augustus Myrie
Famous For	BBC's most experienced foreign correspondents Recognised face as a BBC News presenter

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Bald

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Hayward Grammar School, Bolton, England
College/University	Bolton Sixth Form College, Bolton, England University of Sussex, Sussex, England
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Laws degree (1985)
Religion	Christianity

Personal Life

Hometown	Islington, London
Hobbies	Reading Writing Travelling
Controversies	University of the Arts London incident (2024): During a Q&A session, Clive addressed accusations of biased reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict and criticized students who left the venue. Apology for Undeclared Earnings (2024): Clive apologized for not reporting approximately £145,000 earned from external engagements due to administrative issues.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1998

Family

Father

Norris Myrie (Factory Worker)

Mother

Lynne Myrie (Dressmaker)

Siblings

Brothers	2
Sister	1

Spouse

Catherine Myrie (Upholsterer, Furniture Restorer)

Career

Overview	Clive Myrie began his media journey with the BBC in 1988, steadily establishing himself as one of the leading foreign correspondents and presenters.
Milestones	Began as a trainee local radio reporter for Radio Bristol and Points West stations. Transitioned to BBC Television and Radio News where he had a significant impact. Reported from over 90 countries, covering major global events. Became a BBC foreign correspondent in 1996, gaining acclaim for his international reports.
Television Debut	Debuted as a host for the BBC quiz show Mastermind in 2021, making history as the first Black host of the show.
Awards	Golden Nymph Journalism Award (2003) Screen Nations Journalism Award (2003 and 2004) MVSA Journalism Award (2011 and 2017) National Mentoring Consortium Award (2017) Royal Television Society award for Best Foreign Coverage of Yemen (2018) Bayeux-Calvados Award for war correspondents (2019) RTS Television Journalism Awards (2021) in two categories.

Favourites

Cuisine	Japanese
Film	The Belly of an Architect (1987)
Book	Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Holiday Destination	The Amalfi Coast, Italy

Style Quotient

Car Collection

Classic Vintage Car

Money Factor

Salary	£150,000 - £250,000 per annum (as of 2024)
Net Worth	$1 million (as of 2024)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/thereelclivemyrie/
Twitter	https://x.com/clivemyriebbc

Some Lesser Known Facts

Born into a middle-class Jamaican immigrant family settled in the UK.
Was the first child born in the UK among his siblings.
Demonstrated an early interest in journalism while hosting events in school.
Faced online abuse and threats throughout his career.
Was appointed Chancellor of the University of the Arts, London in 2024 and also serves as pro-chancellor of the University of Boston.
Published books in 2023 including a biography and a memoir.