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| Submission declined on 23 April 2024 by Dan arndt (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. The content of this submission includes material that does not meet Wikipedia's minimum standard for inline citations. Please cite your sources using footnotes. For instructions on how to do this, please see Referencing for beginners. Thank you.
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Comment: Fails WP:ANYBIO, requires significant coverage in multiple independent secondary sources. BBC London, as her employer, is a primary source and therefore not independent. Dan arndt (talk) 06:05, 23 April 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Fails WP:NJOURNALIST - LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and IMDb are not acceptable or reliable sources. BBC London is a primary source. Dan arndt (talk) 07:05, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
Alice Bhandhukravi is a British-Thai journalist who has worked for BBC London News as a correspondent and newsreader since 2006.[1]
Early life[edit]
Bhandhukravi was born in Bangkok to a Thai father and British mother. Alice graduated from the University of Bristol gaining a 2:1.[2] She began her career working in the Spanish and Portuguese stock markets before training as a broadcast journalist at the London College of Communication.[3]
Journalism career[edit]
Bhandhukravi joined the BBC in 2006 and is a regular BBC London News reporter and anchor for both the early evening and late news bulletins. She has conducted interviews with various notable personalities. She interviewed the artist Ian Berry during his 2019 "Hotel California" exhibition, discussing his innovative use of denim in art. [4]
In 2023, Alice Bhandhukravi, alongside other BBC staff, participated in a strike protesting against planned cuts to local radio, which coincided with significant news events including the Budget announcement and a Tube strike. This action led to the disruption of scheduled news bulletins, highlighting the importance of local journalism in community coverage. [5]
Other activities[edit]
Bhandhukravi is fluent in French and Spanish.[6] She appeared as a news reporter in the BBC drama series, Silent Witness. [7] She was featured by Thai PBS World on International Women's Day in 2024 as one of eight Thai women making an international impact, celebrated for her role as a BBC London News anchor and her contributions to journalism while proudly representing her Thai heritage. [8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Alice Bhandhukravi". BBC London. 8 June 2009.
- ^ "What does it take to be a woman in media?". Epigram.
- ^ "Alice Bhandhukravi". Kids Rated.
- ^ "Ian Berry - BBC London Interview". Ian Berry.
- ^ "No BBC London TV news on Budget and Tube strike day as staff walk out in protest at changes to local radio". Evening Standard.
- ^ "Alice Bhandhukravi". BBC London.
- ^ "Silent Witness - Run: Part 1". BBC.
- ^ "Celebrating Thai women creating international impact". Thai PBS World.
External links[edit]
- BBC World News - Presenter profiles BBC World
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