Konnie Huq

Acting · Born 1975-07-17 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Biography

Konnie Huq (Born Kanak Asha Huq or কনক হক) was born in London, England to Muslim Bangladeshi parents. She got her first big break as a guest on Blue Peter as a child. In her youth she also appeared on Blockbusters as a contestant, she was on sitcom 2point4 Children playing a schoolchild and Newsround as an interviewer. She is best known for being the longest serving female presenter on BBC children's television programme Blue Peter. She is married to comedian and writer Charlie Brooker.

Known for

• People's Emergency Briefing (2026)
• Kids' TV: The Surprising Story (2022)
• Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe (2020)
• The Odyssey (2012)
• A Night with the Stars (2011)
• The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane (2007)
• The Children's Party at the Palace (2006)
• Sleeping Beauty Uncovered
• What Have You Done? With Chi + Lucas (2026)
• The Hack (2025)
• Invasion (2021)
• Blankety Blank (2021)
• Mandy (2020)
• Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020)
• Good Omens (2019)
• Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017)
• The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
• King of the Nerds (2015)
• A Touch of Cloth (2012)
• Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
• The Michael Ball Show (2010)
• Hannah-Oke (2009)
• Pointless (2009)
• FM (2009)