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Jenni Murray (Jennifer Susan Bailey) was born on 12 May, 1950 in Barnsley, United Kingdom, is a Journalist and broadcaster. Discover Jenni Murray's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

Popular As Jennifer Susan Bailey
Occupation Journalist and broadcaster
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 12 May, 1950
Birthday 12 May
Birthplace Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Jenni Murray's Husband?

Her husband is Brian Murray (div.) David Forgham

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Jenni Murray Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jenni Murray worth at the age of 73 years old? Jenni Murray’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jenni Murray's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2019

On 5 November 2019 Murray was awarded an honorary degree in Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of Chester. This was in recognition of her outstanding contribution to journalism and broadcasting.

2017

Murray has been criticised for transphobic viewpoints. Writing for the Sunday Times in March 2017, Murray penned an article headlined "Jenni Murray: Be trans, be proud – but don’t call yourself a 'real woman'." Rachel Steins, campaigns director for Stonewall, condemned Murray's views as "reductive and hurtful."

2015

Murray had a sleeve gastrectomy in June 2015, and had lost over 4 stone (56 lb; 25 kg) by October of that year.

2013

In the 14 February 2013 episode of Woman's Hour, Murray interviewed journalist Susie Boniface (also known as "Fleet Street Fox"). They discussed Boniface's divorce from her husband, in which she admitted to abuse against him, such as cleaning the toilet with his toothbrush. Murray found this incident to be hilarious, openly laughing about the abuse on-air.

2012

In March 2012 she was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Salford to recognise her contributions to the media industry as well as the growing links between the University and its neighbours at Salford Quays.

2008

In 2008, she had a hip replacement following avascular necrosis, perhaps due to her earlier chemotherapy.

2007

In 2007 she was awarded a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) honorary degree from the University of St Andrews in recognition of her major contribution to broadcasting, journalism and writing.

In November 2007 it was announced that Murray had been named patron of British medical research charity, Breast Cancer Campaign. She is also patron of the Family Planning Association, vice-president of Parkinson's UK and a supporter of Humanists UK.

2006

On 21 December 2006, Murray announced at the end of Woman's Hour that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She informed her audience that her prognosis was good; she did indeed return early in 2007. She reported that the most emotionally upsetting moment was losing her hair, and used this as an item on the centrality of hair to definitions of femininity.

1999

Murray was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to broadcasting in 1999 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours.

1973

Murray joined BBC Radio Bristol in 1973 before becoming a reporter and presenter for local news programme South Today. She was a newsreader and later one of the presenters of the BBC's Newsnight television programme for two years from 1983, before moving to Radio 4 to present the Today programme. She took over from Sue MacGregor as presenter of Woman's Hour in 1987. She has also presented Radio 4's The Message and written for magazines and newspapers including The Guardian, Daily Express and the Daily Mail.

1950

Dame Jennifer Susan Murray, DBE (née Bailey; born 12 May 1950) is an English journalist and broadcaster, best known for presenting BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour since 1987.