John Martin Stapleton is an English journalist and broadcaster, born on 24 February 1946. He is recognized for his contributions as a presenter and reporter on ITV breakfast television, including shows like TV-am, GMTV, and Daybreak. Stapleton also hosted BBC programs such as Nationwide and Watchdog. He received the prestigious Royal Television Society's News Presenter of the Year award in 2003. He was married to the late presenter Lynn Faulds Wood, and together they co-hosted Watchdog from 1985 to 1993.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 229 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisFebruary 1, 1946 Facts
Generation Group
John Stapleton belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Oldham
Educated At: Hulme Grammar School | University of Central Lancashire
Occupation: television presenter
Spouses: Lynn Faulds Wood
Employers: ITV Breakfast
Awards Received: Royal Television Society's News Presenter of the Year award (2003)
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 1, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 2 | 12 Aquarius 38 | 1 Taurus 45 |
| Moon | 3 Aquarius 36 | 7 Leo 6 | 7 Capricorn 32 |
| Mercury | 5 Aquarius 15 | 20 Aquarius 22 | 4 Aries 34 |
| Venus | 12 Aquarius 1 | 18 Aquarius 48 | 21 Taurus 30 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 48 | 7 Aquarius 7 | 29 Cancer 52 |
| Jupiter | 27 Libra 4 | 17 Cancer 19 | 21 Libra 6 |
| Saturn | 20 Cancer 16 | 28 Pisces 36 | 19 Cancer 20 |
| Uranus | 13 Gemini 34 | 27 Taurus 28 | 14 Gemini 58 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 29 | 0 Aries 9 | 6 Libra 36 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 35 | 3 Aquarius 42 | 9 Leo 25 |
| Rahu | 27 Gemini 48 | 10 Pisces 29 | 23 Gemini 34 |
| Ketu | 27 Sagittarius 48 | 10 Virgo 29 | 23 Sagittarius 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Stapleton's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026
