Introduction
James Landale (born 1969) is a BBC journalist who is the current Diplomatic Editor at BBC News.
Education
Landale was educated at Eton College, where he was a near contemporary of former Prime Minister David Cameron, before going on to study at the University of Bristol. While studying Politics there, he became the first editor of Epigram, Bristol University's independent student newspaper.
In July 2013, Landale was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Bristol in recognition of his journalistic achievements.
Life and career
Before joining the BBC in 2003, Landale spent 10 years as a reporter with The Times newspaper, latterly as Assistant Foreign Editor.
Landale was chief political correspondent for the BBC News Channel until 2009 when he became Deputy Political Editor, assisting then Political Editor Nick Robinson. During his time as a political correspondent he has also presented some relief shifts on the channel.
Landale lives in London. He was diagnosed with large B-cell Non-Hodgkins lymphoma in October 2008, and has undergone six courses of chemotherapy.
Books
- Duel, James Landale (2005) ISBN 1-84195-647-3. The story of an 1826 duel at Kirkcaldy involving his ancestor David Landale
- Landale's 21st Century Cautionary Tales (2006) ISBN 1-84195-847-6