Hugh Pym

Hugh Pym established his career in broadcast journalism, beginning with a role at Viking Radio in Hull before joining BBC Radio as a journalist from 1986 to 1987. He then served as a producer for ‘Business Daily’ at Channel 4 from 1987 to 1988. Pym’s expertise was further honed during a decade as a correspondent with ITN from 1988 to 1998, where he covered significant national and international stories. During this period, he co-authored ‘The Guinness Affair’ in 1987 and ‘Gordon Brown: The First Year in Power’ in 1998, both alongside Nick Kochan, demonstrating his early acumen in financial and political reporting.

He continues to be a trusted voice in health reporting, regularly informing millions of viewers across the BBC’s national news bulletins, solidifying his standing as a leading authority in both economic and health journalism.