57
Years
5
Movies
16
TV Shows
7.1
Rating
I’m so pleased to be part of this cherished and much loved institution. Presenting The Sky at Night has brought me full circle; as a child I would beg my parents to allow me to stay up late and watch the programme. It even inspired me to go to night school at a young age to make my own telescope mirror, which I lovingly crafted and gave me my first glimpse of the breath-taking spectacle above us.
57
Years Old
5
Movies
16
TV Shows
7.1
Avg Rating
I’m so pleased to be part of this cherished and much loved institution. Presenting The Sky at Night has brought me full circle; as a child I would beg my parents to allow me to stay up late and watch the programme. It even inspired me to go to night school at a young age to make my own telescope mirror, which I lovingly crafted and gave me my first glimpse of the breath-taking spectacle above us.
2007
I’m so pleased to be part of this cherished and much loved institution. Presenting The Sky at Night has brought me full circle; as a child I would beg my parents to allow me to stay up late and watch the programme. It even inspired me to go to night school at a young age to make my own telescope mirror, which I lovingly crafted and gave me my first glimpse of the breath-taking spectacle above us.
This enthusiasm eventually led to a degree in Physics and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and then working on the wonderful 8m Gemini telescope in Chile, as well as the James Webb Space Telescope. Growing up, I always wanted to be an astronaut - I haven’t succeeded in doing that (yet!) but being a space scientist is the next best thing because I’m building instruments that go into space.
I’m very lucky to have found work I enjoy so much and that is also so varied – not just building equipment that goes into space but also talking about it. I like to pass on my enthusiasm when I can. But I haven’t given up on that dream; I want to retire to Mars. Some people choose gardening, I choose Mars!
Gender
Female
Birthday
March 9, 1968
Birthplace
Islington, London, England, UK
Also Known As
QI
2003
The One Show
2006
Would I Lie to You?
2007
Richard Osman's House of Games
2017
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
Pointless Celebrities
2011
The Sky at Night
1957
The Sky at Night
1957
Doctor Who Confidential
2005
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
2020
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
1966
Strangest Things
2021
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
2016
I Literally Just Told You
2021
Alien Files: Reopened
2024
The Infinite Monkey Cage
2020