Josie Darby, professionally credited as Josie d'Arby, was born in Newport, South Wales in 1972 and attended Lliswerry High School there. As a teenager she trained at the Anna Scher Theatre in London before winning a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
She began presenting children's television while still a RADA student, going on to front CBBC and SMart, and later her own Channel 5 show, Josie. She has also presented Top of the Pops and Loose Women for ITV, and co-presented on BBC Radio Two with Steve Wright. Her acting credits include the ITV drama Merseybeat and the BBC's Casualty, and she has recorded music under the name Sephine Collins. She is also an ambassador for the British Red Cross.
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Actress and presenter, known professionally as Josie d'Arby, and an ambassador for the British Red Cross.
Josie Darby
Actress and Television Presenter
Born and raised in Newport, South Wales, where she attended Lliswerry High School.
Josie no longer acts but continues to work as a broadcaster and presenter, and remains a well-known face of Welsh entertainment on British television and radio.
Career Highlights
Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
Presented CBBC, SMart and her own Channel 5 show, Josie
Presented Loose Women for ITV and co-presented on BBC Radio Two
ℹ️ Born in 1972 in Newport, South Wales.
Born and raised in Newport, South Wales, where she attended Lliswerry High School.
From: rosen1
I knew Josie in school, you couldn't have met a nicer person. She deserves all her success and I wish her even more for the future.
From: holdenprice
Josie attended Lliswerry High School in Newport, South Wales.
From: sarajay
Josie began presenting children's TV while still a student in RADA. She has presented on Children's BBC and Top of the Pops. Also, Loose Women for ITV. She's had acting roles in Merseybeat and Casualty, and has been a co-presenter on the Steve Wright show on BBC Radio Two. And she sings under the name of Sephine Collins.