Michael Roger Lewis Cockerell, born on 26 August 1940, is a prominent British broadcaster and journalist recognized as the BBC's most established political documentary maker. His career includes a wide range of political programs aired on both television and radio. Cockerell has earned multiple accolades, including an Emmy Award, reflecting his significant contributions to political journalism. His work spans several decades and showcases his expertise in documenting and exploring political narratives, making him a notable figure in British media.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Read Full Michael Name AnalysisAugust 26, 1940 Facts
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Michael Cockerell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Kilburn Grammar School | Queens Park Community School | Corpus Christi College
Occupation: broadcaster | journalist | documentary filmmaker
Spouses: Anne Faber | Bridget Heathcoat-Amory
Children: William Cockerell | Sophia Cockerell | Alice Cockerell | Eliza Cockerell
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Emmy Award
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 August 26, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 3 Virgo 16 | 3 Virgo 42 | 27 Scorpio 14 |
| Moon | 9 Gemini 32 | 13 Libra 44 | 20 Cancer 20 |
| Mercury | 24 Leo 34 | 17 Leo 42 | 12 Scorpio 15 |
| Venus | 17 Cancer 48 | 1 Leo 13 | 21 Libra 41 |
| Mars | 4 Virgo 29 | 12 Libra 30 | 29 Libra 20 |
| Jupiter | 15 Taurus 27 | 16 Cancer 55 | 8 Taurus 20 |
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 58 | 0 Aries 15 | 10 Taurus 15 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 9 | 1 Gemini 26 | 24 Taurus 0 |
| Neptune | 24 Virgo 26 | 1 Aries 28 | 27 Virgo 15 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 21 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 4 Leo 17 |
| Rahu | 12 Libra 54 | 18 Pisces 54 | 8 Libra 24 |
| Ketu | 12 Aries 54 | 18 Virgo 54 | 8 Aries 24 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Michael Cockerell's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2026
