Razia, 56 - Presenter, BBC News

I'm a journalist and presenter for current affairs programmes, such as Newshour on BBC World Service, World Tonight on Radio 4 and Witness on News Channel & BBC World.

A-levels

English, History, Economics

Degree

American Studies at University of East Anglia
Post graduate diploma in Journalism at University of Cardiff

How I got to where I am now

BBC News since 1989: Political reporter on general election; foreign correspondent in Pakistan & Sri Lanka; Arts correspondent radio 4 & TV

BBC Presenter for flagship current affairs programmes.

My big tip...

Think about what you love doing, work takes up a lot of your life. If you’re passionate about it, you’ll be able to persuade someone to pay you to do it! Be bold, take chances and ask lots of questions. Talk to as many people as possible.