Ruth Wignall
Ruth Elizabeth Wignall (née Dodsworth; born 21 May 1975), is a British journalist and broadcaster, who currently appears on ITV.
Ruth Wignall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruth Elizabeth Dodsworth 21 May 1975 Worthing, West Sussex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Cardiff University |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, Journalist, Weather presenter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | – |
Notable credit(s) | ITV Cymru Wales |
| Spouse(s) | N/A |
| Children | 2[1] |
Career
Ruth is best known as a weather presenter but began her career in radio, working as a researcher for BBC Radio Wales[2] before training as a news reporter and presenter.[3] She joined HTV Wales (now ITV Cymru Wales) in June 1997.
She has also presented a wide range of programmes for ITV Cymru Wales, including The Ferret, Grassroots, coverage of the Royal Welsh Show and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Wales This Week, A Little Piece of Paradise, The Night Before the Morning After and the BAFTA-nominated Coast and Country.[3][4]
In September 2015, Ruth joined Nation Radio as co-presenter of the station's breakfast show, The Big Welsh Wake Up, alongside Niall Foster and in November 2016 then began, co-presenting a weekday breakfast show for five local radio stations in south and west Wales – Radio Pembrokeshire, Radio Carmarthenshire, Radio Ceredigion, Swansea Bay Radio and 106.3 Bridge FM.
Education
After graduating with a degree in communications, Ruth studied postgraduate journalism at Cardiff University through an ITV sponsored course.[3]
Charity work
Ruth works tirelessly for many charities in Wales. She is an ambassador for Cancer Research Wales and Children's Hospice Ty-Hafan she also took part in a trek across the Sahara desert with husband Jonathan in early 2016.
References
- Hill, Claire (6 September 2005). "The truth about YOU". Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- LinkedIn – Ruth Wignall
- "Meet the Team – Ruth Wignall". ITV Wales. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- Thomas, Matt (8 August 2010). "Weather girl Ruth Wignall is lifting the lid on the private gardens of Wales in her new TV series". Wales on Sunday. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
External links
- Ruth Wignall Instagram