Last updated: 27 october, 2011 - 11:06 GMT

Ros Atkins

Ros Atkins

  • Grew up in Cornwall, England
  • Has also lived in Nassau, Port of Spain and Johannesburg
  • Ran a DJ night in Brixton, London, playing Caribbean and African dance music
  • Worked for British Airways in-flight radio
  • Started at the BBC as a producer in 2001
  • Has hosted editions of World Have Your Say in numerous countries, including India, America, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, the UK and across Europe

Sitting in front of a microphone in a World Service studio is a huge honour. But I'm acutely aware of the justifiably high expectations of listeners and colleagues and always hope that when the red light goes on I can get somewhere near to meeting them.

Ros Atkins

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