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| Quest started as a Trainee Journalist at the ] in ], joined their financial section in ], then moved to ] in ] to become their ] business correspondent. | Quest started as a Trainee Journalist at the ] in ], joined their financial section in ], then moved to ] in ] to become their ] business correspondent. | ||
| Quest later worked for the BBC (reporting from the USA) as part of their then fledgling ] channel. He was their business correspondant reporting on, and discussing the world stock market in a regular segment entitled 'World Business Report' usually aired between 2:00 and 3:00am (GMT). | |||
| Quest joined CNN in 2001 for the launch of "]". Since this time Quest has covered a variety of different events for CNN, amongst others an analysis of the U.S. elections as 'American Quest' and the start of the circulation of ] banknotes and coins on ], ]. | |||
| His thick British accent combined with his strong voice and enthusiastic disposition have made |
His thick British accent combined with his strong voice and enthusiastic disposition have made Quest recognizable among CNN viewers. | ||
| In addition to anchoring "]" from London, |
In addition to anchoring "]" from London, Quest hosts two monthly programs on CNN International called "]" and "]." Quest formerly anchored the show "CNN Today" which is geared towards morning audiences in Europe. ] took his place on "CNN Today." | ||
| In ], Quest was a passenger on the final transatlantic ] flight |
In ], Quest was a passenger on the final transatlantic ] flight. | ||
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Richard Austin Quest (born March 9, 1962 in Liverpool) is a British news anchor based in London on the Cable News Network edition CNN International. He holds a Law degree from the University of Leeds, and was called to the Bar.
Quest started as a Trainee Journalist at the BBC in 1985, joined their financial section in 1987, then moved to New York in 1989 to become their North America business correspondent.
Quest later worked for the BBC (reporting from the USA) as part of their then fledgling BBC News 24 channel. He was their business correspondant reporting on, and discussing the world stock market in a regular segment entitled 'World Business Report' usually aired between 2:00 and 3:00am (GMT).
Quest joined CNN in 2001 for the launch of "Business International". Since this time Quest has covered a variety of different events for CNN, amongst others an analysis of the U.S. elections as 'American Quest' and the start of the circulation of Euro banknotes and coins on Jan 1, 2002.
His thick British accent combined with his strong voice and enthusiastic disposition have made Quest recognizable among CNN viewers.
In addition to anchoring "Business International" from London, Quest hosts two monthly programs on CNN International called "Business Traveller" and "Quest." Quest formerly anchored the show "CNN Today" which is geared towards morning audiences in Europe. Max Foster took his place on "CNN Today."
In 2003, Quest was a passenger on the final transatlantic Concorde flight.