Sarah Montague Biography
Sarah Anne Louise Montague, Lady Brooke, born on February 8, 1966, in Guernsey, Channel Islands, is a prominent British journalist and presenter. She is renowned for her role as the lead anchor on BBC Radio 4‘s current affairs program, The World at One. Before this, she was a key presenter on the BBC Radio 4 programme, Today, for 18 years, showcasing her extensive experience and contribution to broadcast journalism.
Age
Sarah Montague, born on February 8, 1966, is 58 years old as of 2024.
Height
She stands a height of 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Education
Her education journey began at Blanchelande College, an independent girls’ school in Guernsey, after which she pursued higher education in biology at the University of Bristol, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. This academic background laid a solid foundation for her illustrious career in broadcasting.
Hobbies
Montague keeps certain aspects of their personal lives, including hobbies, private.
Family
Sarah Montague, born to John Montague, a Colonel in the British Army, and Mary (née O’Malley), hails from Guernsey, a British Crown dependency.
Husband
Sarah Montague is married to Sir Richard Christopher Brooke. They tied the knot in April 2002 at the Chelsea Register Office. The couple’s relationship began when Brooke was involved in setting up a hotel in Holkham, Norfolk.
Career
Sarah Montague started her career in finance at NatWest in London before moving to journalism. She began broadcasting with Channel Television in 1991 and then worked for Reuters and Sky News. Later, she joined the BBC and was involved in starting BBC News 24. Montague has worked on several big shows like Newsnight and BBC Breakfast and was a key presenter on the Today program on BBC Radio 4 for 18 years. In 2018, she started hosting the World at One on BBC Radio 4. She’s known for her journalism and has spoken out for equal pay at the BBC. Montague is respected worldwide as a host and speaker on many topics.
Salary and Net worth
Her annual income is estimated to be between $50,000 and $150,000. As of 2024, her net worth is believed to be in the range of $1 million to $2 million.
