Naga Munchetty

Subha Nagalakshmi Munchetty-Chendriah, known professionally as Naga Munchetty, was born on February 25, 1975, in Streatham, London, England. She grew up in Streatham, with her mother originating from Tamil Nadu, India, and her father from Mauritius. They met while studying in Wales, marrying in London in 1974. Munchetty attended Graveney School in Tooting before pursuing higher education at the University of Leeds, where she graduated in 1997 with a degree in English Literature and Language. Her early career in journalism began on the city and business pages for significant publications such as the London Evening Standard and The Observer.

Munchetty’s television career started as a reporter for Reuters Financial Television. She then worked as a senior producer for CNBC Europe, a business producer and reporter for Channel 4 News, and a presenter for Bloomberg Television. Her move to the BBC saw her join Working Lunch in October 2008, where she remained until its cancellation in July 2010. She also hosted Radio 4’s Money Box and reported from the City for BBC News, covering major financial events like the Budget and the Pre-Budget Report. Since August 2010, she has presented early morning bulletins on the BBC News Channel and BBC World News.

Naga Munchetty became a regular presenter on BBC One’s Breakfast program, a role she has held since 2014, waking the nation with key news stories. In January 2021, she expanded her radio presence, becoming the presenter for the 10 am to 1 pm Radio 5 program from Mondays to Wednesdays. Her career also includes appearances on various other BBC programs, showcasing her versatility and public recognition such as Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 and Have I Got News for You as a guest presenter. In 2022, she publicly shared her diagnosis of adenomyosis, contributing to broader awareness of women’s health issues.