Elizabeth Jane 'Liz' Barker (born 16 May 1975) is a television presenter on British television. She has one younger sister, Suzanne (Suzie) and is a distant relative of guitarist Dave Hill. Born in Cambridge, England, Barker grew up in the village of Oakington, near Cambridge, and attended Impington Village College before undertaking a philosophy degree at the University of Southampton. After this was completed, she became a runner for independent production company Lion TV, a researcher, and eventually the sports presenter for BBC Choice programmeBackstage. She was also previously a Librarian.