Adrian Finighan
Adrian Finighan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adrian Richard Finighan 20 December 1964 Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Newsreader, journalist and reporter |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Al Jazeera English |
Adrian Richard Finighan (born 20 December 1964) is a Welsh journalist, working as a presenter and reporter for the television channel Al Jazeera English (AJE). He is now based at AJE's World headquarters in Doha but has also presented programmes from London.
Finighan's interest in broadcast news journalism began in his early teens. After leaving school, he was offered the chance to study 'on the job' for a recognised journalism qualification with the South Wales radio station where he had been working part-time since the age of 16.
After a period at a local radio station in Norwich, Finighan joined the
BBC World News, as well as appearing on UK domestic counterpart, BBC News 24. He joined CNN International from the BBC
in early 2006 and worked there until 2010. He also owns a company with his brother.
Finighan made a short appearance as a news anchor in the film V for Vendetta (2005).[3]
References
- ^ BBC Genome listings
- ^ "BBC Programme Index". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Adrian Finighan". www.aveleyman.com. Retrieved 28 November 2022.