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Children's TV presenters: magic, mayhem and mishaps

Children's TV presenters: magic, mayhem and mishaps

Irish and South African presenters discuss their love for inspiring young minds

The Conversation · BBC World Service

September 2, 202426m 28s

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Show Notes

Children's TV presenters from Ireland and South Africa tell Datshiane Navanayagam about working in television and their love for inspiring young minds.

Niamh Ní Chróinín from Ireland is a children's TV presenter for Cúla4, an Irish-language channel that broadcasts exclusively in Gaelic. She is keen to foster a love for Irish culture and language among children.

Shudufhadzo Mathagwa is a South African children's TV presenter, model and actor who is passionate about youth empowerment. She currently presents on Play Room, the 24-hour children’s television channel that combines education and entertainment with both a local and international focus.

Produced by Emily Naylor for the BBC World Service.

(Image: (L) Niamh Ní Chróinín courtesy of Niamh Ní Chróinín. (R) Shudufhadzo Mathagwa courtesy of Shudufhadzo Mathagwa.)