Lucy Siegle
| Lucy Siegle | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 November 1974 Chester, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Journalist, Author, Broadcaster |
Lucy Siegle (born 8 November 1974) is a British journalist and writer on environmental issues.
After working for a textile company in South London, Siegle joined the Observer magazine (then Life magazine) as an administrator in 2000. She has said she had no ambitions to write at the time but that the editorial team nurtured her ability and were enthused by her interest in environmental issues. She wrote her first feature in 2001 on London's new Civil Partnerships and then has gone on to write hundreds of articles, features and op ed pieces for the Guardian group, among other publications on themes of environmental and social justice. Stories include travelling with the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow warrior and investigating the leather industry
In 2004 Siegle went freelance, editing a section for Marie Claire UK magazine and became a columnist on ethical living for the Observer The Observer The column has run without interruption to the present day and is a unique presence in the British media. Online it is published by the Guardian.
In 2004 Siegle founded and launched the Ethical Awards which celebrated their tenth anniversary in an awards ceremony at the V&A Museum in London.
Siegle has written a number of books including Green Living in the Urban Jungle (Green Books 2001), A Good Life (Guardian books, contributing author) and To Die For: is fashion wearing out the world? (Fourth Estate 2011).
To Die For Siegle's book, nominated for the Orwell Prize 2012, is credited with being the go-to text on the modern day fashion industry's ecological and human footprint. It forms the basis of the 2015 documentary The True Cost by director Andrew Morgan. Siegle appears in the movie and was one of the executive producers. She often appears in panel debates with director Andrew Morgan.
Broadcast
Siegle is known for being part of the 'family' of presenters and reporters on BBC One nightly show The One Show. She is one of the most longstanding cast members, joining the first series commission in 2007. She also known as one of a handful of journalists who appear on screen for the show (as opposed to television personalities/presenters). For many seasons she was the show's main OB (outside broadcast) presenter known for her ability to present live and on location.
Siegle has stood in as co-host of the One Show on several occasions, presenting from he studio with Adrian Chiles, Chris Evans and Matt Baker.
In 2012, when The One Show took its summer break, she co-presented The One Show: Best of Britain with Matt Allwright, looking back at some of the highlights on the show in the past year.
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