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Ashley John-Baptiste is an award-winning BBC presenter and journalist. A frequent reporter and presenter across The One Show and BBCNews, he also presents the BBC One daytime series Expert Witness and co-hosts Dr X and’s Con or Cure.
Ashley grew up in foster and residential care in south-east London and faced school exclusions and suspensions as a child. As a teenager, Ashley gained a place to study history at Cambridge University and soon after graduating, Ashley fronted a BBC Three documentary about his childhood in care, which kickstarted his career as a BBC broadcaster.
He is a much sought-after speaker, where he shares his journey with the aim of giving hope and insight to others.