Miranda Krestovnikoff
Miranda Krestovnikoff | |
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archaeologist | |
Employer | BBC |
Television | The One Show |
Miranda Krestovnikoff (born 29 January 1973)
Education
Krestovnikoff went to the
Natural history presenter
After graduating, Krestovnikoff worked her way up with the BBC and various Bristol-based wildlife production companies to a position of researcher. Her first presenting role was in the
Since 2000, she has presented a number of programmes in the field of diving. Water Warriors was a
Krestovnikoff was one of five presenters for the BBC2 series Coast, first broadcast in 2005, which brought her to greater public attention. The coast of Britain and its natural and human history were explored in detail, with Krestovnikoff presenting a natural history segment in each episode. During summer 2005, Krestovnikoff filmed for a BBC2 and Open University production, entitled History Mysteries.[3] She is a regular reporter for The One Show.
Krestovnikoff is also a passionate marine conservationist and presents for The Underwater Channel on the work of marine and wildlife charities, with other presenters such as Monty Halls.
Apart from her television work, Krestovnikoff has presented the breakfast programme on
In addition, Krestovnikoff is also a talented musician,[citation needed] playing the flute in the New Bristol Sinfonia[6] orchestra. In 1994, she formed her own a cappella choir, PARTSONG, which she directed for eight years.
Charity work
Krestovnikoff is a keen supporter of conservation charities and lists several on her personal website, including the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust and Ape Action Africa.[7][8] In October 2013 she was elected President of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, taking over from Kate Humble.[9]
Personal life
She married Nicholas Krestovnikoff in 1998[1] and lives near Bristol with her son and daughter[1] – and ten chickens.[7] She enjoys diving holidays, sailing, wild swimming, horse riding, camping, cycling and gardening.
References
- ^ a b c Who's Who
- ^ Hunt-Grubbe, Charlotte (14 September 2008). "The new women wildlife presenters". The Times. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ History Mysteries www.open2.net/historymysteries Archived 8 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Open University, UK.
- ^ BBC Radio 3 schedule www.bbc.co.uk, accessed 19 January 2023
- ^ Diver Magazine – Blue hole bonanza www.divernet.com
- ^ New Bristol Sinfonia www.newbristolsinfonia.org.uk, accessed 19 January 2023
- ^ a b Miranda Krestovnikoff official website, www.mirandak.co.uk, accessed 19 January 2023
- ^ Ape Action Africa gorilla and chimp conservation www.apeactionafrica.org, accessed 19 January 2023
- ^ "Miranda Krestovnikoff becomes RSPB President". www.rspb.org.uk. RSPB. 12 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.