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Escape To The Country
''Escape to the Country'' is a British daytime television reality property-buying/real estate programme, created by Talkback Thames, which premieres on network BBC One, produced by John Comerford and is repeated on BBC Two. It first aired on 14 October 2002 and also airs internationally in broadcast syndication. In later years, production was transferred to Boundless Productions, a division of Fremantle Media. Format The programme's TV format follows potential home buyers as they look for their dream home in the rural UK by viewing three houses (including a "mystery property") in the designated area. After they inspect each house, the host asks the buyers to guess the seller's asking price before revealing it. Episodes also feature information regarding the counties, towns and villages presented, for example local industry and history. In each episode, with the exception of some filmed under COVID19 restrictions, the buyers undertake an activity in the local area, often tail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presenters
A presenter is a person or organization responsible for the running of a public event, or someone who conveys information on media via a broadcasting outlet. Presenter may refer to: People * News presenter, person who presents news during a news program * Sports commentator, an announcer who presents analysis of a sporting event * Radio personality, presenter or announcer on a radio show * Television presenter, person who introduces or hosts television programs * Talk show host, presenter of a television or radio talk show * Disc jockey, person who presents recorded music for a live or radio audience * Master of ceremonies, host and presenter at a ceremony or staged event * Weather presenter, person who presents broadcast weather forecasts * Game show host, (Quizmaster) person who ask questions at quiz game programs Other * Microsoft PowerPoint, formerly known as Presenter * Adobe Presenter, eLearning software released by Adobe Systems * Presentation program {{DEFAULTSOR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonnie Irwin
Jonathan James Irwin (born 18 November 1973) is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Early life Irwin grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire. Irwin was educated at Lutterworth Grammar School and Community College. He obtained a degree from Birmingham City University in estate management. He is of Irish descent. Career Irwin worked for business transfer specialists Christie & Co, becoming an associate director within three years, before going on to work for Colliers International. In 2004, Irwin was selected from hundreds of applicants along with co-presenter Jasmine Harman to present Channel 4's show ''A Place in the Sun – Home or Away'', and has filmed over 200 episodes all around Britain. The programme is also broadcast daily on More4, Discovery Real Time and Discovery Travel & Living, as well as channels throughout Europe and the rest of the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Del Irani
Delnaaz Irani is an Australian journalist based in the United States. She is the anchor of ''Deeper Look from New York'' on NHK World-Japan and a host on the Australian ABC lifestyle show ''Escape From The City''. Irani was previously a business and finance anchor on the ABC News morning show ''News Breakfast'' in Australia. Career Del Irani began her career as field producer, working on programs for Fox News, CBS and Channel News Asia, and living in and traveling to many different countries including Bermuda, Panama, Belgium and Dubai. Thomson Reuters Irani was hired as a business journalist intern with Thomson Reuters in 2006, working for the 24-hour English news channel in India, Times Now. In 2008, Irani became host of the nightly international news broadcast, ''Reuters World Report'', where she covered Barack Obama’s 2008 U.S. presidential election win, Pervez Musharraf’s impeachment in Pakistan and the Mumbai terror attacks. BBC World News The following year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Marnie
Simon Marnie is an Australian radio and television presenter. Career Radio Marnie was a student of the inaugural radio course at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Prior to joining ABC Radio Sydney, he worked at Triple J starting in work experience before moving to a full time position. Simon currently hosts ABC Radio Sydney's weekend morning program across New South Wales. The program is broadcast throughout Sydney on Saturdays from 6am–12 noon and New South Wales from 10 am, and on Sundays from 10am–12 noon in Sydney. Television Simon conceived and produced SBS TV's music show, ''nomad'', produced on WOW TV and reported on ABC TV's ''TVTV''. Marnie is one of the hosts, along with Jane Hall, Bryce Holdaway, Del Irani and Dean Ipaviz as they guide families, couples or individuals through the trials and tribulations of their life-changing decision to escape the city, on the ABC program ''Escape from the City''. Personal life Marnie resides i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Hall (actress)
Jane Hall is an Australian actress, comedian, writer and presenter. She is best known for playing Rebecca Napier on the soap opera ''Neighbours''. Early life Born in Hamilton Victoria, Hall grew up in the Dandenong Ranges. She attended Tecoma Primary School, Belgrave South Primary School and Upwey High School. Hall studied drama at MBCTA Youth Theatre and at high school she appeared in High School productions. Career A child actress, Hall began her acting career in 1985, with a guest role in the television series ''The Henderson Kids,'' opposite Stefan Dennis. She performed in school productions at Belgrave South Primary School"Glory Days – Memories of Belgrave South Primary School and its community", by Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society, 2011 and also appeared in amateur High School productions. Hall reached large audiences through her long running role in situation comedy series '' All Together Now'', which also starred Jon English, Rebecca Gibney and Steven Jacobs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Bavin
Christopher Bavin (born 1 February 1980) is a television presenter and fresh produce importer, known for co-presenting ''Britain's Best Home Cook'', ''Eat Well for Less?'', ''Britain in Bloom'', ''Food: Truth or Scare'', and is one of the presenters on ''Tomorrow's Food'', and a multitude of consumer affairs programmes, all shown on BBC One. Career Bavin's background is in the fresh produce industry, importing and selling to the wholesale markets across the UK. Bavin has been working in the fresh produce industry for 18 years. In 2009, Bavin and his wife opened their own high street store 'The Naked Grocer' in Walton on Thames, Surrey. They ran the business both from the store and from a farm for seven years and in that time won the title of 'National Independent Retailer of the Year' twice, along with Elmbridge's 'Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award' in 2013. Bavin became involved with the BBC when he was called by a researcher from RDF Television, this eventua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Briony May Williams
Briony May Williams (born ) is a British celebrity chef and presenter. She appeared on The Great British Bake Off (series 9), series 9 of ''The Great British Bake Off'' in 2018, finishing fourth. She presents the cooking show ''Food Unwrapped'' and the reality housing show ''Escape to the Country'', and writes recipe columns for ''BristolLife'' and the supermarket Asda's ''Good Living''. Personal life Williams is from Bristol, England. She was born with a physical birth defect in her left hand, which stops at her wrist—she calls it her "little hand". Williams said that her family did not use the word ''disability'' due to stigma around the term. She had some specialised equipment, such as a recorder (musical instrument), recorder provided by the disability charity Reach that could be played one-handed, but learned to complete tasks like tying her shoelaces unaided. Williams attended an all-girls secondary school. Since her early 20s, she has experienced depression. After studyin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Brown (wheelchair Rugby)
Steve Brown (born 2 June 1981) is a television presenter, public speaker and athlete mentor as well as a former member and captain of the Great Britain wheelchair rugby squad. Early life Brown was raised in a family that supported Crystal Palace Football Club and was inspired by them. He attended Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne, Kent and represented the school in football, cricket and cross-country. Alongside his sport, Brown's greatest pleasure was in exploring the countryside around his home. His interest was so great that he wanted to be a wildlife presenter. "''If I wasn't playing football with my mates I was catching tadpoles and slowworms, and I loved programmes like The Really Wild Show and everything with David Attenborough. So that’s what I wanted to be. But the careers master just told me I wouldn't be able to do that and to forget it."'' Injury and recovery At the age of 23, Brown fell from a first-floor balcony while working in Europe as an area manage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Vincent
Tim Vincent (born Timothy Russell Walker; 4 November 1972) is a Welsh actor and television presenter. He appeared on the children's programme ''Blue Peter'' between 1993 and 1997 and has presented several Miss World contests. For several years, Vincent was based in the United States where he presented some mainstream shows such as '' Access Hollywood'' and ''Phenomenon''. Career Acting Vincent first took to acting at Theatr Clwyd, in nearby Mold. His first television role was playing alcoholic teenager Billy Ryan in the ITV drama series '' Children's Ward''. Vincent also appeared in pantomime for several years, always playing the role of Dandini in '' Cinderella'', at Southport, Torquay, Widnes and York. From 2000 to 2001, he played veterinarian Adam Forrester in ''Emmerdale'', and appeared in the film '' Sorted'' with Tim Curry and Jason Donovan. Presenting On 16 December 1993, Vincent began presenting ''Blue Peter''. During his time on the programme, he completed the New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margherita Taylor
Margherita Taylor (born 26 April 1972) is an English TV and radio presenter. She is a freelancer with Global Group and currently presents on stations Smooth Radio and Classic FM. Taylor studied media and communications at the University of Central England (now Birmingham City University), majoring in video production for her degree. Radio Taylor is of British, Trinidadian, Ghanaian and Danish heritage. Taylor started her career in broadcasting in 1993 when Birmingham based radio station BRMB offered her a slot as a DJ as part of a talent contest. She presented a weekend overnight show, but soon came to the attention of bosses at Capital London, BRMB's former sister station in London, and in 1994, was appointed presenter of weekend breakfast on the station, and provided cover for Capital's other presenters. She was the longest serving member of the on-air team. Taylor has presented an evening show on The Jazz; a radio station available on satellite, DAB and online. She co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginny Buckley
Virginia Louise Buckley (born 1 April 1968 in Rochdale) is a British journalist, radio and television presenter. Early life Buckley was born and brought up in Rochdale, England, before moving to Australia at the age of 18. She started her career early, appearing regularly from the age of 12 for BBC local radio in Manchester, where she presented a children's radio programme. At the age of 12 she appeared on the BBC children's programme ''Multi-Coloured Swap Shop'', where she interviewed Noel Edmonds, David Bellamy and the pop group Sad Café. Buckley also worked as an actress appearing in numerous plays for BBC Radio and studied Performance Arts and Media Studies at Oldham's Grange Arts Centre. Broadcasting career At the age of 18, Buckley moved to Australia; she lived in Sydney and worked for several years in commercial radio. She worked as a junior in the newsroom at 2UW and later at Triple M, first in the news room and then as a producer for the show ''Club Veg''. She we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicki Shields
Nicola Shields (born 1 November 1985) is a British television presenter best known as the Formula E pit lane reporter. A biological sciences graduate of the University of Bristol, she got a job for UBS which she left after one year to found the social media company Starcount.com. Shields began her presenting and reporting career in 2012 and her work has included the BBC One show ''Escape to the Country'' and ''Supercharged'' on CNN International, and most recently CNNI's ''Saved by the Future''. Biography Shields was born in 1985 and was raised in Twickenham. She has one brother. Shields spent time at the family's countryside farm in Yorkshire during the holidays. She was educated at the Lady Eleanor Holles School. Shields was exposed to motor racing from an early age as she often watched Formula One with her father and competed in go-kart races. Her childhood dream was to race in the series but realised that this was not feasible as she became older. Shields studied biological ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
