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{{Short description|English model, TV presenter and writer}}
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| birth_name = Diana Ruth Dicker | birth_name = Diana Ruth Dicker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1939|6|11|df=y}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1939|6|11|df=y}}
| birth_place = ], ], UK | birth_place = ], England, UK
| occupation = ], ], ] | occupation = ], ], ]
| years_active = 1960s-present | years_active = 1960s–present
| spouse = John Moran (1959-19?? divorced)<br>Peter Cranham (1989-1993; divorced) | spouse = John Moran (1959–19?? divorced)<br>Peter Cranham (1989–1993; divorced)
| website = http://www.green-goddess.tv | website = http://www.green-goddess.tv
| children = 2}} | children = 2}}


'''Diana Moran''' (born '''Diana Ruth Dicker'''; 11 June 1939<ref>Moran, Diana. ''A More Difficult Exercise''. London, Bloomsbury (1989)</ref>) is a ] model, fitness expert and journalist. In the 1960s and 1970s, Moran was a successful print and catwalk model.<ref> womenspeakers.co.uk</ref> She also appeared as a TV announcer and newsreader for ]. '''Diana Moran''' ] (born '''Diana Ruth Dicker'''; 11 June 1939)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/diana-moran-80-generation-young-women-straight-path-osteoporosis|work=]|title=Diana Moran, the Green Goddess at 80: 'A generation of young women are on a straight path to osteoporosis'|first=Boudicca|last=Fox-Leonard|date=11 June 2019|accessdate=25 March 2020}}{{subscription required}}</ref> is an English model, fitness expert and journalist. In the 1960s and 1970s, Moran was a print and catwalk model.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.womenspeakers.co.uk/speakerdetail2.asp?speakerid=5 |title=WWomen Speakers - Diana Moran |access-date=2 September 2008 |archive-date=28 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028225553/http://www.womenspeakers.co.uk/speakerdetail2.asp?speakerid=5 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> She also appeared as a TV announcer and newsreader for ].

==Early life==
She attended St George Grammar School, Bristol,<ref>''Bristol Evening Post'' Friday 6 September 1985, page 6</ref> which closed September 1970.<ref>''Bristol Evening Post'' Saturday 1 August 1970, page 25</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
Her greatest fame was achieved between 1983 and 1987, when she hosted the popular exercise segment of ]'s '']'' programme. Because of her trademark green ], she became known as "'''The Green Goddess'''". She issued a successful BBC book, record and video, ''Get Fit With The Green Goddess''. She presents a daily programme, Overseas Property Channel, and was a regular contributor to '']'' and ]'s '']''. In 2007, she starred in the new video for UK dance and indie band "Superthriller", revisiting her role as an aerobics instructor.<ref> YouTube.com</ref> Her greatest fame was achieved between 1983 and 1987, when she hosted the popular exercise segment of ]'s '']'' programme. Because of her trademark green ], she became known as the "'''Green Goddess'''". A book, record and video, ''Get Fit with the Green Goddess'', were published by the BBC in 1984. She presented a daily programme on the ], and was a regular contributor to '']'' and ]'s '']''. In 2007, she starred in a music video for the band ], reprising her role as an aerobics instructor.<ref>{{YouTube|PTAotp1Q5xM|video for "Ahjustwannadance" by Superthriller}}</ref> In 2012 she was involved in the launch of ]'s ] radio station ''The Wireless'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2012/09/25/age-uk-launches-wireless-station-dab-digital-radio|work=The Drum|title=Age UK launches The Wireless station on DAB digital radio|date=25 September 2012|accessdate=25 March 2020}}</ref> on which she presents the show ''We've Got Mail''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qaresearch.co.uk/why-we-must-help-more-older-people-embrace-technology-by-diana-moran|work=Qa Research|title=Why we must help older people get tech savvy, by Diana Moran|date=9 January 2015|accessdate=25 March 2020}}</ref>
As well as other projects she is the presenter of ''We've Got Mail'', a radio show covering off listeners letters on '']'' http://www.ageuk.org.uk/the-wireless


==Publications== ==Charity work==
Moran was diagnosed with ] in May 1988<ref>{{cite book|title=A More Difficult Exercise|first=Diana|last=Moran|publisher=]|location=London|date=30 October 1989|isbn=978-0747505006}}</ref> and had a ] and ]. She was also diagnosed with ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-04-12 |title=From Green Goddess to survivor: How Diana Moran beat cancer twice |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/from-green-goddess-to-survivor-how-diana-moran-beat-cancer-twice-6605297.html |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Evening Standard |language=en}}</ref> She has become a breast cancer advocate for the Breast Cancer Campaign and other breast cancer charities.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.peoplematter.tv/DianaMoranNewHomepage.htm |title=Biography of Diana Moran at peoplematter.tv |access-date=2008-09-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425050842/http://peoplematter.tv/DianaMoranNewHomepage.htm |archive-date=25 April 2009|url-status=dead }}</ref> In July 2015 Moran campaigned to raise awareness about breast cancer symptoms among women aged over seventy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33503201|work=]|title=Breast cancer warning signs 'not always a lump'|date=13 July 2015|accessdate=25 March 2020}}</ref> She claims her fitness as an octogenarian is a tribute to her lifelong exercise regime that promotes stamina, strength and body suppleness.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 August 2023 |title=GB News "talking pints" with Nigel Farage}}</ref>
⚫ *''Get Fit with the Green Goddess'' (BBC Publications 1984)
⚫ *''A More Difficult Exercise'' (Bloomsbury 1989) - Diana's autobiography and story of her successful fight against breast cancer.
⚫ *''The Bottom Line'' (Sidgwick & Jackson 1989) looks at the problem of cellulite.
⚫ *''Look Good Feel Great'' (Jarrold 1989)
⚫ *''A More Difficult Exercise'' (Bloomsbury 1990 paperback)
: (Translated into Russian by a Russian Cancer Surgeon, it was published in Russia Spring 1997)
⚫ *''Daytime Live'' (BBC Publications 1990)
⚫ *''Ease into Fitness'' (Boxtree 1993) addresses exercise and diet.
*''Bone Boosters'' (Boxtree 1993) reports on the fragile bone disease Osteoporosis.
⚫ *''Bone Boosters'' (Boxtree - 1995)
⚫ *Fresh Face – the easy way to look 10 years younger (Hamlyn - April 2005)
⚫ *''Live Longer, Feel Younger'' (Hamlyn - August 2005)
"EasiFit" Ease Into Fitness with the exercise DVD for everyone - 2010 (Green Umbrella) http://www.easifit.tv


⚫ Moran is also a patron of the ]-based radio station, Hospital Radio Wey. In 2011 she supported the White Hat Rally to raise funds for ].
==Charity==
Moran was diagnosed with ] in May 1988 and has become a breast cancer advocate for the Breast Cancer Campaign and other breast cancer charities.<ref></ref>
⚫ Moran is also a patron of the ], Surrey-based radio station, Hospital Radio Wey. In 2011 Diana supported ''White Hat Rally'' to raise funds for ]. As of 2009, she is still a regular writer and broadcaster on health and aging issues.


==External links== ==Bibliography==
⚫ *''Get Fit with the Green Goddess'' (BBC Publications, 1984)
⚫ *
⚫ *''A More Difficult Exercise'' (Bloomsbury, 1989) - Moran's autobiography and story of her successful fight against breast cancer
⚫ *{{IMDb name|id=1005771|name=Diana Moran}}
⚫ *''The Bottom Line'' (Sidgwick & Jackson, 1989)
⚫ *''Look Good Feel Great'' (Jarrold, 1989)
⚫ *''A More Difficult Exercise'' (Bloomsbury, 1990)
⚫ *''Daytime Live'' (BBC Publications, 1990)
⚫ *''Ease into Fitness'' (Boxtree, 1993)
*''Bone Boosters'' (Boxtree, 1993)
⚫ *''Bone Boosters'' (Boxtree, 1995)
⚫ * ''Fresh Face – the easy way to look 10 years younger'' (Hamlyn, 2005)
⚫ *''Live Longer, Feel Younger'' (Hamlyn, 2005)

==Video==
* ''Easy Fit with Diana Moran'' (Green Umbrella, 2010)


==References== ==References==
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==External links==
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⚫ *{{IMDb name|id=1005771|name=Diana Moran}}

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Diana Moran
BornDiana Ruth Dicker
(1939-06-11) 11 June 1939 (age 85)
Bristol, England, UK
Occupation(s)Model, broadcaster, journalist
Years active1960s–present
Spouse(s)John Moran (1959–19?? divorced)
Peter Cranham (1989–1993; divorced)
Children2
Websitehttp://www.green-goddess.tv

Diana Moran BEM (born Diana Ruth Dicker; 11 June 1939) is an English model, fitness expert and journalist. In the 1960s and 1970s, Moran was a print and catwalk model. She also appeared as a TV announcer and newsreader for HTV West.

Early life

She attended St George Grammar School, Bristol, which closed September 1970.

Career

Her greatest fame was achieved between 1983 and 1987, when she hosted the popular exercise segment of BBC1's Breakfast Time programme. Because of her trademark green leotard, she became known as the "Green Goddess". A book, record and video, Get Fit with the Green Goddess, were published by the BBC in 1984. She presented a daily programme on the Overseas Property Channel, and was a regular contributor to BBC Breakfast and Five's The Wright Stuff. In 2007, she starred in a music video for the band Superthriller, reprising her role as an aerobics instructor. In 2012 she was involved in the launch of Age UK's DAB radio station The Wireless, on which she presents the show We've Got Mail.

Charity work

Moran was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 1988 and had a Double mastectomy and reconstruction. She was also diagnosed with Skin cancer. She has become a breast cancer advocate for the Breast Cancer Campaign and other breast cancer charities. In July 2015 Moran campaigned to raise awareness about breast cancer symptoms among women aged over seventy. She claims her fitness as an octogenarian is a tribute to her lifelong exercise regime that promotes stamina, strength and body suppleness.

Moran is also a patron of the Chertsey-based radio station, Hospital Radio Wey. In 2011 she supported the White Hat Rally to raise funds for ChildLine.

Bibliography

  • Get Fit with the Green Goddess (BBC Publications, 1984)
  • A More Difficult Exercise (Bloomsbury, 1989) - Moran's autobiography and story of her successful fight against breast cancer
  • The Bottom Line (Sidgwick & Jackson, 1989)
  • Look Good Feel Great (Jarrold, 1989)
  • A More Difficult Exercise (Bloomsbury, 1990)
  • Daytime Live (BBC Publications, 1990)
  • Ease into Fitness (Boxtree, 1993)
  • Bone Boosters (Boxtree, 1993)
  • Bone Boosters (Boxtree, 1995)
  • Fresh Face – the easy way to look 10 years younger (Hamlyn, 2005)
  • Live Longer, Feel Younger (Hamlyn, 2005)

Video

  • Easy Fit with Diana Moran (Green Umbrella, 2010)

References

  1. Fox-Leonard, Boudicca (11 June 2019). "Diana Moran, the Green Goddess at 80: 'A generation of young women are on a straight path to osteoporosis'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 March 2020.(subscription required)
  2. "WWomen Speakers - Diana Moran". Archived from the original on 28 October 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. Bristol Evening Post Friday 6 September 1985, page 6
  4. Bristol Evening Post Saturday 1 August 1970, page 25
  5. video for "Ahjustwannadance" by Superthriller on YouTube
  6. "Age UK launches The Wireless station on DAB digital radio". The Drum. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  7. "Why we must help older people get tech savvy, by Diana Moran". Qa Research. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  8. Moran, Diana (30 October 1989). A More Difficult Exercise. London: Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-0747505006.
  9. "From Green Goddess to survivor: How Diana Moran beat cancer twice". Evening Standard. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  10. "Biography of Diana Moran at peoplematter.tv". Archived from the original on 25 April 2009. Retrieved 3 September 2008.
  11. "Breast cancer warning signs 'not always a lump'". BBC News. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  12. "GB News "talking pints" with Nigel Farage". 17 August 2023.

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