Talent Biography
Charlotte Hawkins
Charlotte presents Sky News Sunrise with Eamonn Holmes on Monday to Thursday mornings from 6am-9am. She has worked for Sky News since early 2007, and during that time has covered several major breaking stories; including the developing flight disruption due to volcanic ash, the Israeli air strikes in Gaza and the guilty verdict in the Josef Fritzl trial. She was also live on location for Sky News' 2010 General Election coverage.
As well as working at Sky News, Charlotte also steps in to present Five News' flagship show and also appears on ITV1's "This Morning" as a news reviewer.
Charlotte has also interviewed many film stars for Sky; Will Smith, Matt Damon, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger and Cameron Diaz.
Before joining Sky News, Charlotte worked at ITV Meridian, co-presenting Meridian Tonight in the South East for four years. She regularly presented the programme live on location, most notably from Tonbridge the day after the multi-million pound cash robbery. She also co-hosted the current affairs discussion series The Big Story.
After graduating from Manchester University with a degree in English Language & Literature, Charlotte completed a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism. She went on to join ITN Radio, where she was one of the first journalists at the Paddington rail crash, reporting live from the scene.
Charlotte has also presented both The London Boat Show and The Southampton Boat Show programmes for ITV1. She is currently filming a series on classic cars, and she writes for Sussex Life magazine.
She is also experienced at hosting corporate events and awards ceremonies:
- Adult Learners’ Awards: 2004-2010 - Learning & Skills Council Awards, Ascot Racecourse – 2008 and 2010
- Ward & Partners Children’s Awards: 2006-2009
- Medical Futures Awards, guest presenter – 2007
- Kent Business Awards – 2006
- Family Prom Classical concert, Leeds Castle – 2005
Away from the camera, Charlotte loves the outdoors, and spends her time horse-riding, cycling, and going for long walks with her rescue dog Bailey. She can also ski and sail but is terrified of heights.
She married her husband Mark in 2008 and they are currently renovating their home in the country and are planning to adopt more animals to join Bailey.
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