The Channel 4 presenter on ear-piercing, disappointing celebrities and swearing live on air
Born in Middlesbrough, Steph McGovern, 38, won an engineering scholarship at school and gained a degree in science communication and policy at University College
London. After eight years as the main business reporter on
BBC Breakfast, she moved to Channel 4, where she presents Steph’s Packed Lunch. She lives in Harrogate with her partner and daughter.
When were you happiest?At the beginning of lockdown; it was just me and my new baby and my partner in the house. It was lovely.