| Biography | Diane-Louise Jordan (born 28 February 1960) is a British television presenter. She was the first black presenter of the children's television programme Blue Peter, being involved in the programme from 25 January 1990 until 26 February 1996, making her its fourth longest-serving female presenter.
Born in 1960, Jordan grew up in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She is a trained actress, studying theatre arts at Rose Bruford College, and worked as a stage actress after graduating. She appeared on children's series Corners when she was spotted by Blue Peter editor Lewis Bronze. She became the programme's first black presenter and turned down a role in soap opera Coronation Street for the job.
Jordan is a Christian, and has presented the BBC's religious programme, Songs of Praise. She also is vice-president of Action for Children, sits on the Council of The Prince's Trust and is a trustee for BBC Children in Need. In 1997 she sat on the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Committee. She is a Celebrity Supporter of The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT).
She married violinist Giles Broadbent in July 2007 in the chapel of Rugby School, Warwickshire. In 2008 she became a confidence coach to former Death Row convict Kenny Richey, helping him to adjust to life after being released. Until 2012, Jordan presented Sunday Half Hour on BBC Radio 2. |