Fi Glover is a distinguished British journalist and presenter, currently hosting a two-hour show for Times Radio and the Off Air podcast for The Times. Her career began in 1993 at the BBC, where she started as a filing clerk and quickly progressed to a junior reporter at GLR in London. Glover’s talent shone through as she presented the Breakfast Show, earning a silver Sony Award in 1995, which set the stage for her future successes in broadcasting.
After seven impactful years at BBC Radio 5 Live, where she became a key figure in news and political coverage, Glover transitioned to BBC Radio 4 in 2004. Here, she hosted the Sunday morning news analysis program Broadcasting House, winning a Silver Sony Award that same year. She also launched the popular Saturday Live in 2006, which won Best UK Speech Programme at the Sony Awards in 2008, further solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in radio.
Glover’s innovative approach continued with The Listening Project, which aimed to capture the essence of national conversations, and My Perfect Country, a groundbreaking show recorded during a UN session. Her podcast, Fortunately, co-hosted with Jane Garvey, became a sensation, garnering millions of downloads and multiple awards, including the Funniest Show at the 2018 ARIAS.
In 2022, Glover made a significant career move to Times Radio, where she continues to engage audiences with her insightful commentary and storytelling. Her contributions to the broadcasting industry have been recognized with numerous accolades, including a fellowship from the Radio Academy and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Kent, marking her as a prominent figure in contemporary journalism.