Francesca Beauman

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Francesca Beauman
Born (1977-04-12) 12 April 1977 (age 44)
England
Other namesFran Beauman
OccupationActor, writer, presenter, historian, radio presenter, children's presenter, television presenter
Years active2000s–present
Spouse(s) James Bobin
Website francescabeauman.com

Francesca Beauman (born 12 April 1977) is a writer, historian, and television presenter living in both London, England, and Los Angeles, California.

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Education

Beauman grew up in Hampstead, London, and studied at the University of Cambridge, graduating with a first class degree in history. She wrote her dissertation on the history of the pineapple.

Career

While at Cambridge, Beauman formed a comedy act with Ania Dykczak. They went on to host a number of British television shows, including Ania, Fran and a Kettle of Fish (Channel 5, 2000), Show Me The Funny (Channel 4, 2002), Bring It On (BBC One, 2003–2004) and Heroes of History (Channel 5, 2005). [1] Beauman was a contributor to My Famous Family and Britain's Best on UKTV History and also appeared as a guest panelist on Quote Unquote and Museum of Curiosity on BBC Radio 4. [2]

Beauman is also a writer and historian. She is the author of the following books:

Personal life

Beauman is married to the film director James Bobin, with whom she has three children. She is the daughter of Nicola Beauman (the founder of Persephone Books) and Christopher Beauman (economist). She has four siblings: Ned Beauman, William Lacey, Olivia Lacey and Josh Lacey.

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References

  1. "Ania & Fran's official showreel (2005)". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
  2. "Francesca Beauman's official showreel (2007)". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.