Meet Konnie Huq, born July 17, 1975, in London. She’s a British TV presenter and writer who held it down as the longest-serving female host of “Blue Peter” from 1997 to 2008.

Konnie was a total icon on the kids’ show, sparklin’ inspiration for a whole generation. She’s also flexed her writing chops, teamin’ up with her husband, Charlie Brooker, to co-write “Black Mirror” episodes. Konnie stays busy with charity gigs and projects pushin’ literacy and science. Her charm and skills have cemented her as a big deal in British media.

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