Jane Garvey Biography: Ex-Husband, Age, Daughters, Net Worth, Height, Radio, BBC

Jane Garvey is an acclaimed British radio presenter and podcaster, celebrated for her engaging and insightful broadcasting style.

Best known for her long tenure on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and co-founding the popular podcast Fortunately with Fi Glover, she has become a respected voice in UK media, recognized for her professionalism and advocacy for gender equality in broadcasting.

Profile

• Full Name: Jane Susan Garvey
• Stage Name: Jane Garvey
• Born: June 23, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Crosby, Merseyside, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Radio Presenter, Podcaster
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Ray Garvey, Maureen Garvey
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Adrian Chiles (m. 1998, div. 2009)
• Children: Evelyn Katarina Chiles, Sian Mary Chiles
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jane Garvey was born on June 23, 1964, in Crosby, Merseyside, United Kingdom, to Ray Garvey and Maureen Garvey, a hospital receptionist.

Growing up in a close-knit family with a younger sister, she described her childhood as warm and predictable, influenced by her maternal grandmother’s presence, which sparked her interest in interviewing older women.

Jane attended Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School in Crosby, an independent school, and later graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in English. Her early ambition to become a bus conductor shifted after being inspired by radio personalities Ray Moore and Janice Long, setting the stage for her broadcasting career.

Career

Jane Garvey began her media journey at Radio Wyvern as a promotions assistant, later becoming news editor before joining BBC Hereford and Worcester as a reporter in 1988. She made history as the first voice on BBC Radio 5 Live when it launched on March 28, 1994, co-presenting the breakfast programme.

She also hosted the relaunched Midday show and co-presented the Drive show with Peter Allen, earning four Sony Gold Awards for their work. In 2007, Jane joined BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, where she presented for 13 years until 2020, tackling issues like gender equality.

She co-founded the podcast Fortunately with Fi Glover in 2017, which ran until 2022, and now hosts a Times Radio show and the Off Air podcast. Her professionalism shone during the 1997 Southall rail crash, where she reported live as a passenger, earning widespread praise.

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @janegarvey1

Personal Life

Jane Garvey, 61, is a dedicated broadcaster and mother. She married television presenter Adrian Chiles in September 1998 in Swansea, and they lived in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. The couple had two daughters, Evelyn Katarina (born January 2000) and Sian Mary (born March 2003), both born in Hammersmith and Fulham, London.

Jane and Adrian separated in June 2008 and divorced in October 2009, maintaining a cordial relationship. Known for her witty humor, Jane once remarked in 2004 about Adrian’s support for West Bromwich Albion, saying, “I flaming hope not. Last time Albion got promoted, I gave birth nine months later.”

Currently single, she enjoys reading, football, and learning to cook, while balancing her career and motherhood.

Filmography

• Woman’s Hour: Daily Podcasts (2021) – Presenter
• Fortunately… with Fi and Jane (2017–2022) – Co-Host
• What Would You Do? (1998) – Actress (minor role)
• Off Air (current) – Co-Host

Net Worth

Jane Garvey has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million USD. Her wealth is primarily derived from her extensive career in radio broadcasting, including her roles at BBC Radio 5 Live, Woman’s Hour, and Times Radio, as well as her podcasting ventures. Her status as one of the BBC’s highest-paid presenters, alongside her advocacy for equal pay, underscores her financial success.