Express. Sandi Toksvig is a British-Danish writer, comedian, broadcaster, actor, podcaster, TV presenter, and producer who is best known for hosting the TV quiz show QI (2016-Present), the radio quiz show The News Quiz (2006-2015), and co-presenting the TV show The Great British Bake Off (2017-2019). SHE'S PROUD TO BE A WOMAN HOSTING A PANEL SHOW, "One of the things I've been campaigning for is women in media, and I'm a woman in charge of this kind of programme which has great intellectual content as well as being comedic," she said. (My Nordic background also makes me keen to spend time with the Elves). Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. At a Womens Equality party conference in the same year,Toksvig revealed that as QI host she was paid 60 percent less than her predecessor Stephen Fry the same amount as regular panellist Alan Davies. More than 100,000 people are admitted to hospital each year after having a heart attack. READ MORE: Martin Lewis issues stark warning as thousands of homes are in wrong council tax band. Comedian Sandi Toksvig, 64, has been a stalwart of British television and radio for decades and presented the hugely popular Great British Bake off between 2017 and 2020. Enter your password to log in. Its easier asking the questions than trying to answer them. Moving on: Stephen Fry is leaving his long-time hosting role on QI / BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty. Entradas. "My dad died of a massive heart attack when he was 59, as he didn't look after himself. It's a bit more like an umpire's chair now than anything else. What does Unforgotten series 5's final twist mean? You can catch Sandi tonight on BBC Two for the new series of QI at 10pm. The 61-year-old broadcaster is exiting the show after three years to "focus on other work projects", according to. Sandi Toksvig on QI In an attempt for something a bit lighter - what did people think of the first episode of QI? THE DYNAMIC BETWEEN SANDI AND ALAN DAVIES IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT, Don't expect it to be quite the same as Stephen and Alan's very specific little relationship. "It has been a perilous time for live performance, but I am thrilled to be back on the boards. While watching the moon landing from mission control in Houston alongside her father, a young Sandi was actually holding the hand of Neil Armstrong's secretary when he stepped onto the moon for the first time. Sandi Toksvig says she is out of hospital in Australia but still not well enough to fly back to the UK. 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[4], Toksvig presented Channel 4's four-part travel series Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig, which premiered on 10 February 2021. I take the time with the new guests to sit with them. After finding out Sandi was out of hospital, fans flocked to Twitter with their well wishes. But. Both can cause the individual to develop a dry cough or bring up phlegm. By . Our main priority is getting her home to the UK as soon as she is well enough. In Britain s biggest port cargo grinds to a halt as a tugboat picks up a mystery object in its propeller leaving it out of action. 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Its ridiculous [that there arent more] because its not that difficult a job, she said. Speaking on BBC One's The TV That Made Me, Sandi said: "I don't know what it was - it creeped me out.". Stephen Fry's final QI series begins on Friday October 16. . Its the perfect lunchtime read. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sandra Birgitte Toksvig OBE (/tksv/; Danish:[snti tsksvi]; born 3 May 1958)[1] is a Danish-British writer, comedian and broadcaster on British radio, stage and television. Toskvig said: QI is my favourite television programme both to watch and to be on, so this is absolutely my dream job. Sandi Toksvig has appeared on the show previously as a panellist - seen here with Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Stephen Fry and Jason Manford Toksvig said QI was her "favourite television. [54], In 2003, she stood as a candidate in the election for the Chancellorship of the University of Oxford, supporting a campaign against student fees. The comedian and QI presenter, 64, is currently in Australia but is suffering from bronchial pneumonia. She presented Radio 4's travel programme Excess Baggage until it was axed in 2012. She is also a political activist, having co-founded the Women's Equality Party in 2015. And it just took it off in a completely different direction and he suddenly started telling stories about something that was nothing to do with anything and it was wonderful." She's also due back on Channel 4 presenting The Great . Were there any talks at all of Stephen leaving QI, previously? View full document. [27][28], In November 2015, Toksvig was a guest of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. In 1996, she narrated the Dragons! Back up to: QI Tea Time 14/14 Sandi Toksvig takes tea with Rosie Jones, Ahir Shah, Henning Wehn and Alan Davies. [29], In her late 50s, she lost a significant amount of weight on medical advice and credits this with giving her the confidence to go back to television. Next on Today 22:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD. QI. The presenter, 64, has had to cancel her New Zealand tour dates as she is. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0807bm3/qi-series-n-1-naming-names 82 comments QI A selection of the best moments from the T series, hosted by Sandi Toksvig with regular panellist Alan Davies. So when Stephen Fry announced he was leaving the show, we were momentarily thrown into panic - could it ever be the same again? Sandra Birgitte Toksvig OBE [1] is a Danish-British writer, comedian and broadcaster on British radio, stage and television. tephen Fry is stepping down from his iconic TV hosting role on QI after the upcoming series. But Sandi admitted that she was a little starstruck by Jerry, adding: "I told him a lot about my affairs with my uncle. I am now out of hospital and continuing my convalescence in Australia until Im fit to fly home. Moving on: Stephen Fry is leaving his long-time hosting role on QI, You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Her mother, Julie Anne Toksvig (ne Brett), is British. [2], Toksvig took over from Stephen Fry as host of the BBC television quiz show QI in 2016 (series 'N'), having been a guest a number of times and she spent ten years hosting The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4. Sky News wins News Channel of the Year for sixth year in a row at RTS journalism awards, Jeremy Clarkson not cancelled as host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, says ITV, Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry Seaborn was diagnosed with tumour while pregnant as he confirms details of new album. [63], In April 2015, Toksvig chaired the first, informal, conference of a new political party, the Women's Equality Party,[64][65] and then left her job as presenter of The News Quiz to formally co-found it. In January 2020, she announced she was leaving the show to focus on other work commitments, and was replaced by Matt Lucas. [9][10], She read law, archaeology and anthropology at Girton College, Cambridge, graduating with a first-class degree and receiving two prizes (The Raemakers and the Theresa Montefiore Awards) for outstanding achievement. QI | Sandi Walks Off Set! ", 3. She was likewise the host of The News Test on BBC Radio 4. THE QI ELVES ARE GONE! [43] In December 2021, Channel 4 renewed the series for a second series,[44] which premiered on 17 February 2022. 'Have you got any questions? alan davies qi salary Actualidad. [11] One of her law supervisors was Lord Denning.[12]. One of Channel Tens most prominent personalities has decided to leave the network and return to the world of academia. Sandi Toksvig at a special VIP dinner at Global Goals Forest For Change on 15 June, 2021 (Dave Benett/Getty). Sandi Toksvig, 64, is now back home in the UK in time for Christmas following a health scare during her comedy tour in Australia. [13] The decision led to a direct action protest by the Lesbian Avengers,[46] and the charity apologised. interactive CD-ROM published by Oxford University Press and developed by Inner Workings, along with Harry Enfield. After two series had been broadcast, in June 2015, Channel 4 announced that a further eight series would be made, hosted by Toksvig until the revived series ended on 28 June 2019. Notably, Toksvig states "Wikipedia is a marvelous idea and the idea is that it is a crowd sourced encyclopedia of knowledge, what a fantastic notion. But the broadcaster and producer has previously expressed her. In 2016, she took over from Stephen Fry with presenting duties on QI. In 2015 Sandi Toksvig left herjob as presenter ofThe News Quiz to co-found the Womens Equality Party, whose mission statement includes fighting for equal representation in politics, business, media and education. [5] She has an older brother, Nick, who is a journalist, and a younger sister, Jenifer, a librettist, who was born when Sandi was 12. QI host Sandi Toksvig has revealed she is finally back from Australia after she was hospitalised with pneumonia and cancelled her tour. Sandi Toksvig health latest: QI XL host explains heart attack fear - symptoms and signs, The snack to avoid an early death and to protect against heart attacks, Sandi Toksvig health latest: Speak to a doctor if you think you may be having a heart attack, Heart attack: New pill halves risk and combats high blood pressure, Seven 'atypical' heart attack symptoms that you may not know about, How to avoid a heart attack: Remaining calm could be the key, Heart attack symptoms: How often do you feel overfull? Many wished her a speedy recovery including Australian-British human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and the BBCs senior war correspondent Lyse Doucet. [37] Her memoir Between the Stops: The View of My Life from the Top of the Number 12 Bus was published on 29 October 2019. [22] The play then launched the debut season of St James Theatre in September 2012, the first new West End theatre to open in 30 years. Now, reports have emerged of the. She has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia while still in Australia and is unable to travel and perform. ", Another wrote: "This is the absolute best news of the month! [55] She was defeated in the first round of voting, achieving 1,179 first-place votes out of about 8,000 cast. Hot on the heels of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's announcement that they'll be stepping back as senior members of the royal family, broadcaster Sandi Toksvig has announced that she'll be. [20] The software was primarily aimed at children and featured songs and poems about dragons. Sandi Toksvig: QI presenter gives health update after cancelling tour. The role will make Toksvig the first female host of a mainstream British comedy panel show. But you wouldnt have known it, the audience member added. In 1994, she came out as a lesbian. Former Great British Bake Off co-host Sandi Toksvig is seriously ill in hospital. She also narrated the Winnie the Witch CD-ROM. When I see comedianand 'comedienne', of course I hate itI think 'Oh, really? because I think of myself as a writer and broadcaster. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase, London Bridge overcrowding: Give TfL control of Southeastern trains, Motorist fined 650 after council paints disabled bay around his car. "But you can't be thinking about trying to replace somebody - you have to only think about being yourself," she said. I'm scratching my head thinking where did this come from. - YouTube 0:00 / 3:24 QI | Sandi Walks Off Set! So they all got a little nisse to say thank you, and before the show they all came to the house and I made them a big Danish dinner." Sandi Toksvig, 62, is best known for presenting the TV show QI, as well as co-hosting The Great British Bake Off for three years. Shortness of breath, anxiety, and feeling unusually lightheaded could also be signs of a heart attack. Toksvig was warned she might never work again, and the family faced death threats and had to go into hiding. Sandy Toksvig is a broadcaster and comedian best known for hosting QI. More info. Toksvig was born in Denmark. Before heading over to Australia to start her tour Down Under, she said: "I am thrilled to finally come down to Australia and New Zealand to perform my new show for my fans down under. She said: "I have decided it is time to move on and, of course, I feel sad but I think it's the right moment. See what all five of the hosts and judges have been up to since leaving the tent. Many of the star's friends and fans expressed relief that the former Great British Bake Off (GBBO) presenter was on the mend. 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[76][77], It was having three young children that made her decide to come out, because, to the best of her knowledge, there were no out lesbians in British public life, and she did not want her children to grow up ashamed of having two mothers. [17] She was also the host of What the Dickens, a Sky Arts quiz show. Her father, Claus Toksvig, was a Danish journalist, broadcaster, and foreign correspondent; as a result, Toksvig spent most of her youth outside Denmark, mostly in New York City. Sandi Toksvig's school warned father she wasn't keeping up with lessons: 'He laughed so much, he was crying in the office' 'QI' presenter went on to receive a First from Cambridge . Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news, views, features and opinion from across the city? 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The presenter has fronted over 180 episodes of the BBC panel show, however he'll now step aside, and Sandi Toksvig. Stephen Fry has stepped down as host of QI after 13 years and, following a summer of turmoil at the BBC, all eyes were on his successor Sandi Toksvig, who occupied the presenter's chair for the . The TV star presented the Channel 4 programme alongside comic Noel. Speedy recovery! When comedian and TV host Sandi Toksvig came out as gay in the early 1990s, she used humor to recover from the onslaught of vitriol.Today, she says, humor can help bring about social change. Her book choice was The Ashley Book of Knots, and her luxury item was an endless supply of the Daily Mail. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. But meanwhile, Ill carry on making very nice programmes and writing books.. Sam Burros. "It's a bit like tennis at a high level sometimes - the ball goes very fast," Sandi joked. In 2020, Toksvig wrote and presented a podcast series called We Will Get Past This[38] which aimed to provide "virtual chicken soup for the soul"[38] during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, by sharing stories of notable women from her book collection. Toksvig began presenting the revival edition of the daytime game show Fifteen-to-One in April 2014. In 2011 she hosted a second season of BBC Two's Antiques Master. "I think it's a wonderful step forward in telly, so I was thrilled about that But there's work still to be done I think. Who knows what lies ahead? [34] Her 2006 young adult book, Hitler's Canary is a Holocaust story told by a boy named Bamse and his family. [61] In 2012, she said in an interview that "I don't think there's a party that represents anything I believe in". They replaced the previous hosts, Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc. They call me Mummy and I earned it. I think we're quite a long way from that - in my lifetime I've lost work for being a woman. 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