Appeared as a contestant on Blockbusters (1983) with her friend Sarah while still at school in 1992. The pair lasted for two episodes, but were eventually beaten.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 38, a son Huxley Brooker Huq on February 28, 2014. Child's father is her husband, Charlie Brooker.
Her elder sister is political blogger turned Labour MP Rupa Huq.
Longest serving female presenter on TV series Blue Peter (1958) (1997-2007).
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 36, a son Covey Brooker Huq on March 23, 2012. Child's father is her husband, Charlie Brooker.