James Harkin, 1978
Writers · September 29, 1978
James Harkin
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James Harkin is 47 years old, born September 29, 1978 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
James Harkin hosts No Such Thing as a Fish, the podcast he co-created with Dan Schreiber, Andrew Hunter Murray, and Anna Ptaszynski. Born in the UK on 29 September 1978, he also presented BBC Two's No Such Thing as the News and has served as both head researcher and head writer for QI. As a Libra, he balances curiosity with structure—fitting for someone who mines obscure facts for mass audiences.
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Biography
James Harkin co-hosts No Such Thing as a Fish alongside Dan Schreiber, Andrew Hunter Murray, and Anna Ptaszynski, a podcast built on sourcing and sharing obscure true facts. Born 29 September 1978 in the UK, he worked as a presenter on BBC Two's No Such Thing as the News, extending the show's fact-hunting format to television. His deeper career roots lie in television research and writing: he has held dual roles as head researcher and head writer for QI, the long-running BBC panel show. Screenwriters often work across multiple formats—podcast scripting, television writing, research coordination—blending narrative with factual accuracy. Harkin's career reflects this versatility, moving between behind-the-scenes writing roles and on-air hosting. Born under Libra [birth fact], he exhibits the sign's trademark balance between thoroughness and communication. With a Life Path number of 9, he embodies humanitarian curiosity and the drive to share knowledge widely [birth fact]. As a British media figure, he operates within the UK's public-service broadcasting tradition, where educational entertainment and rigorous research are cultural values.
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Trivia
- Harkin is one of four permanent hosts of No Such Thing as a Fish; the podcast runs on a rotating co-host model where each presenter leads one episode per week.
- He held both the head researcher and head writer positions simultaneously at QI, a rare dual role reflecting deep institutional trust.
- His television work spans entertainment (No Such Thing as the News) and research-heavy panel formats (QI), two distinct corners of factual broadcasting.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. James Harkin often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Harkin?
- James Harkin is 47 years old (born September 29, 1978).
- When is James Harkin's birthday?
- James Harkin was born on September 29, 1978.
- What is James Harkin's zodiac sign?
- James Harkin is a Libra, born September 29, 1978.
- What is James Harkin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Harkin was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is James Harkin from?
- James Harkin is from United Kingdom.
- What does James Harkin do?
- James Harkin is a writer.
- Is James Harkin still alive?
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