British Male Tv Presenters

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 1 
David Attenborough
(English Broadcaster, Biologist and Natural Historian)
David Attenborough
39
Birthdate: May 8, 1926
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Isleworth, England

Widely regarded as a national treasure in the United Kingdom, Sir David Attenborough is the only person to have received BAFTAs for TV shows meant for different television sets, such as black and white, color, 3D, HD, and 4K. In 2002, he was mentioned in BBC's 100 Greatest Britons list.

 2 
Jeremy Clarkson
(Broadcaster)
Jeremy Clarkson
36
Birthdate: April 11, 1960
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire

Jeremy Clarkson has come a long way from being a local journalist to becoming a recognized public personality, thanks to his appearance as a presenter in the popular TV show Top Gear. He is credited with making Top Gear one of the most successful shows in the UK. His tongue-in-cheek presenting style and writing often provoke a public reaction.

 3 
Bear Grylls
(British Adventurer and Television Presenter Best Known for His TV Series ‘Man vs. Wild’)
Bear Grylls
32
Birthdate: June 7, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

A former Special Air Service serviceman and honorary lieutenant-colonel, Bear Grylls is best known as an adventurer who does interesting things—from eating goat testicles to drinking elephant dung juice—in the TV series Man vs. Wild. Also known for his charity and humanitarian efforts, Bear was appointed OBE in 2019 for services to charity, young people, and the media.

 4 
Paul Hollywood
(Celebrity Chef and Television Presenter, Widely Known as a Judge on 'The Great British Bake Off')
Paul Hollywood
23
Birthdate: March 1, 1966
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wallasey, Cheshire, England

Paul Hollywood is an English television presenter and celebrity chef. Since 2010, he has been appearing as a judge on the popular television baking competition, The Great British Bake Off. Paul Hollywood is also a motor racer. He has competed in several tournaments, such as GT Cup. In 2017, he took part in a race at Circuit of the Americas.

 5 
Richard Hammond
(Television presenter best known for co-hosting the BBC Two motoring programme Top Gear from 2002 until 2015)
Richard Hammond
10
Birthdate: December 19, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Solihull, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 6 
James May
(TV Presenter)
James May
18
Birthdate: January 16, 1963
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bristol, United Kingdom

James May is an English journalist and television presenter. May is known for co-presenting the popular factual television show Top Gear alongside Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson. James May is credited with co-founding the independent TV production company W. Chump and Sons.

 7 
Brian Cox
(Physicist Best Known as the Presenter of Science Programme 'Wonders of Life')
Brian Cox
17
Birthdate: March 3, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Brian Cox is an English physicist and former musician. He has presented numerous science programs for BBC radio and TV, especially the Wonders of... series. He is also the author of several popular science books. He has been lauded for his efforts to publicize science and was awarded the British Association's Lord Kelvin Award in 2006. 

 8 
Bruce Forsyth
(Television presenter, Actor, Comedian, Singer)
Bruce Forsyth
12
Birthdate: February 22, 1928
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Edmonton
Died: August 18, 2017
Bruce Forsyth soared to fame with the show Sunday Night at the London Palladium and later hosted shows such as The Price Is Right and The Generation Game. He also co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing. Forsyth holds a Guinness record for being the longest-tenured male entertainer on TV. 
 9 
Mark Labbett
(English Quizzer and Television Personality)
Mark Labbett
14
Birthdate: August 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tiverton, England, United Kingdom
Mark Labbett gained fame as the “chaser” on the game show The Chase and its subsequent versions. He is known by his nickname “The Beast” on these shows. He has also appeared on several other shows, such as Mastermind, Countdown, SUDO-Q, Celebrity Juice, and The Radio 1 Breakfast Show.
 10 
Dick Strawbridge
(British Television Personality, Engineer and Former Army Officer)
Dick Strawbridge
14
Birthdate: September 3, 1959
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Myanmar, Burma

Dick Strawbridge is a British engineer, television personality, and former army officer. In 1993, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his service in Northern Ireland. After his military career, Strawbridge has established himself as a TV personality, appearing on several TV programs. He is popularly referred to as Colonel Dick in the media.

 11 
Karl Pilkington
(Television Presenter, Radio Producer)
Karl Pilkington
15
Birthdate: September 23, 1972
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Manchester

Karl Pilkington is an English comedian, television presenter, radio producer, and actor. He achieved popularity as the producer of Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais' radio program on Xfm. Pilkington is credited with co-founding a TV production company called RiSK Productions. Also known for his charity work, Pilkington designed and signed a card to benefit the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children.

 12 
John Oliver
(Comedian)
John Oliver
13
Birthdate: April 23, 1977
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Erdington, Birmingham, England

John Oliver is a British comedian, political commentator, and TV host whose work in the American talk show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, has influenced the US culture, policymaking, and legislation since 2014; the influence has been called the John Oliver effect. Also a philanthropist, Oliver forgave a medical debt of over $15 million owed by over 9,000 people.

 13 
Terry Wogan
(Radio and Television Broadcaster Known for His Radio Show ‘Wake Up to Wogan’ and Game Show ‘Blankety Blank’)
Terry Wogan
13
Birthdate: August 3, 1938
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Limerick, Ireland
Died: January 31, 2016

Irish radio and TV broadcaster, Terry Wogan, is remembered for his long career with BBC. For over 15 years, his weekday breakfast program, Wake Up to Wogan, drew in millions of listeners. At the peak of his career, he was probably the most listened-to radio broadcaster in Europe.  He was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2009.

 14 
Ant Anstead
(Television Presenter, Motor Specialist, Car Designer and Builder Known for His TV Show ‘For the Love of Cars’)
Ant Anstead
7
Birthdate: March 28, 1979
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Plymouth, Devon, England

Ant Anstead is an English TV presenter and car builder. Having started his career as a police constable, Ant Anstead worked his way into pursuing a career as a car builder, which is what he loved doing the most. His passion for cars provided him with an opportunity to become a TV presenter—an inspiring story indeed.

 15 
Charlie Brooker
(Critic, Humourist, Screenwriter)
Charlie Brooker
13
Birthdate: March 3, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Reading

Charlie Brooker is best known for creating the science-fiction series Black Mirror. He has also written for shows such as Brass Eye and hosted shows such as Screenwipe and Gameswipe. He is known for his signature style of sarcastic criticism of society. He is also a creative director of Zeppotron.

 16 
Chris Harris
(Journalist, Television Presenter)
Chris Harris
14
Birthdate: January 20, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: United Kingdom

TV host and automotive journalist Chris Harris is best known as a primary presenter of Top Gear. He had a successful YouTube series, Chris Harris on Cars, which was later moved to the Top Gear website. Chris is also a major contributor to auto magazines such as Evo and Autocar.

 17 
David Frost
(Television Host Best Remembered for the show 'Through the Keyhole' and 'That Was the Week That Was')
David Frost
8
Birthdate: April 7, 1939
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tenterden, Kent, England
Died: August 31, 2013

David Frost was an English media personality, journalist, television host, comedian, and writer. One of the most popular television interviewers of all time, Frost interviewed eight British prime ministers and seven American presidents in office. His interview with Richard Nixon was adapted into a play and film. He also played a key role in the establishment of TV-am in 1983.

 18 
Edd China
(Television Presenter)
Edd China
9
Birthdate: May 9, 1971
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Edd China is best known as the host of the Discovery Channel show Wheeler Dealers. He has also been part of Fifth Gear and Top Gear. He established Cummfy Banana Limited. After racing a motorized sofa at 148 km/h, China set a Guinness record for the fastest furniture.
 19 
Steve Backshall
(British Naturalist, Explorer and Presenter Known for His Wildlife Documentary Program ‘Deadly 60’)
Steve Backshall
8
Birthdate: April 21, 1973
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bagshot, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Two-time BAFTA-winning naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall soared to fame with the BBC program Deadly 60. He has also worked with the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel. He has written The Falcon Chronicles, a series of children’s novels, among other books, and loves mountaineering and martial arts.

 20 
Ainsley Harriott
(English Chef and Television Presenter)
Ainsley Harriott
4
Birthdate: February 28, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Ainsley Harriott is an English television presenter, chef, and entertainer. He is known for presenting popular cooking shows, such as Ready Steady Cook and Can't Cook, Won't Cook. A multi-talented personality, Ainsley Harriott is also a best-selling author whose books have sold more than two million copies worldwide.  He is also known for his singing and comedy skills.

 21 
Robson Green
(Actor)
Robson Green
7
Birthdate: December 18, 1964
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hexham, Northumberland, England, UK
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 22 
Stephen Mangan
(Actor and Comedian Known for His Roles in the Series 'Green Wing', 'I'm Alan Partridge' and 'Episodes')
Stephen Mangan
5
Birthdate: May 16, 1968
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Stephen Mangan is best known as Guy Secretan from Green Wing and Sean Lincoln from Episodes. He delivered a Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway play The Norman Conquests. He has also appeared as Dr. Crane in the film Billy Elliot and has been part of Shakespearean plays on radio.
 23 
Noel Edmonds
(Television Presenter)
Noel Edmonds
12
Birthdate: December 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ilford, Essex, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 24 
Tony Robinson
(English Actor, Author, Broadcaster and Political Activist)
Tony Robinson
6
Birthdate: August 15, 1946
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Homerton, London, England
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 25 
Bill Bailey
(Comedian)
Bill Bailey
19
Birthdate: January 13, 1965
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bath, Somerset, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 26 
Jon Pertwee
(Actor)
Jon Pertwee
12
Birthdate: July 7, 1919
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England, UK
Died: May 20, 1996
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 27 
Alexander Armstrong
(Actor, TV Presenter)
Alexander Armstrong
4
Birthdate: March 2, 1970
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rothbury, Northumberland, England
Alexander Armstrong gained fame as part of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, with Ben Miller. He has also hosted Pointless and voiced Professor M in Tooned and the titular character in the revival of Danger Mouse. A trained singer, he once had his own cover band.
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Danny Dyer
(Actor & TV Presenter)
Danny Dyer
20
Birthdate: July 24, 1977
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England

Danny Dyer is an English presenter and actor best known for playing hard-man roles, such as Tommy Johnson in the sports comedy film The Football Factory. He is also known for presenting the popular documentary series The Real Football Factories. Danny Dyer has been open about his dependency on drugs. He has also supported campaigns to legalize drugs like cocaine.

 29 
Jonathan Ross
(English Broadcaster, Film Critic, Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Producer)
Jonathan Ross
18
Birthdate: November 17, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: London

Distinguished for his troubled pronunciation of the letter R, Jonathan Ross is a TV and radio presenter who was practically a synonym for the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show on BBC One, till he left the broadcaster. The flamboyant man who later pursued his career with ITV and Channel 4 is also a comedian and critic and appeared in a number of films.

 30 
Ant Middleton
(Television personality)
Ant Middleton
13
Birthdate: September 22, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Although best known as the chief instructor of SAS: Who Dares Wins, a reality quasi-military training television program, Ant Middleton is more than just that. A former soldier and successful Mt Everest-summiter, he has also appeared in the role of William Bligh in Mutiny and authored four books, two of which have become No.1 on The Sunday Times best-seller chart.

 31 
Mathew Horne
(Actor)
Mathew Horne
9
Birthdate: September 6, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nottingham, England, UK
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Paul O'Grady
(Comedian)
Paul O'Grady
7
Birthdate: June 14, 1955
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 33 
Frank Skinner
(comedian, autobiographer)
Frank Skinner
4
Birthdate: January 27, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: West Bromwich
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 34 
Phillip Schofield
(English TV Host and Co-Presenter of ITV's ‘This Morning’ and ‘Dancing on Ice’)
Phillip Schofield
81
Birthdate: April 1, 1962
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Phillip Schofield is an English TV presenter. Over the years, Schofield has been playing an important role in the success of ITV's This Morning and Dancing on Ice. He is also a humanitarian as he has been serving as a patron of Shooting Star Children's Hospices, which aids families of children with terminal illnesses.

 35 
Jools Holland
(English Singer, Composer, Pianist, Bandleader, and Television Presenter)
Jools Holland
3
Birthdate: January 24, 1958
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Blackheath, London, United Kingdom

Jools Holland is an English singer, composer, pianist, bandleader, and television presenter. He came into prominence in the mid-1970s, when he became part of the rock band Squeeze. His popularity increased when he co-presented the popular music TV show The Tube from 1982 to 1987. Jools Holland is also known for his collaborations with famous artists like Sting and Bono.

 36 
Monty Don
(TV Presenter)
Monty Don
10
Birthdate: July 8, 1955
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Iserlohn, West Germany
 37 
Bob Mortimer
(British Comedian Known for His Comedy Double Act 'Vic and Bob' with Vic Reeves)
Bob Mortimer
4
Birthdate: May 23, 1959
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Middlesbrough, England

Part of the Vic and Bob comedy act, with Vic Reeves, comedian Bob Mortimer previously worked as a solicitor. He has also gained fame with shows such as House of Fools and Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer. Once a local football player, he was later plagued by rheumatoid arthritis.

 38 
Joey Essex
(Television Personality)
Joey Essex
8
Birthdate: July 29, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Southwark, United Kingdom
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 39 
Tinie Tempah
(Rapper Known for Number-one Singles, 'Pass Out' and 'Written in the Stars')
Tinie Tempah
9
Birthdate: November 7, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Plumstead, London, England

Tinie Tempah is a British television presenter and rapper. He is credited with creating a company named Disturbing London which operates mainly as a record label. Over the course of his career, Tinie Tempah has won many prestigious awards, such as Brit Awards, MOBO Awards, and Urban Music Awards.

 40 
Chris Tarrant
(Television presenter, Radio personality)
Chris Tarrant
11
Birthdate: October 10, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Reading
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 41 
Ben Fogle
(Known for His Presenting Roles With British Television Channels Channel 5, BBC and Itv)
Ben Fogle
6
Birthdate: November 3, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Westminster, London, England
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 42 
Vic Reeves
(Comedian, Autobiographer, Singer)
Vic Reeves
8
Birthdate: January 24, 1959
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Leeds
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 43 
Dale Winton
(Radio DJ)
Dale Winton
13
Birthdate: May 22, 1955
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Marylebone, London, United Kingdom
Died: April 18, 2018
Dale Winton, son of actor Sheree Winton, was a popular DJ and radio host. He was known for presenting shows such as Dale's Supermarket Sweep, In It to Win It, Pets Win Prizes, and Hole in the Wall. He came out as gay in his 2002 memoir. 
 44 
Joe Swash
(Actor)
Joe Swash
7
Birthdate: January 20, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Islington, London, England, UK
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 45 
Paddy McGuinness
(Reality TV Personality Known for His Role in the Show 'Take Me Out' and Host of 'Top Gear')
Paddy McGuinness
6
Birthdate: August 14, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Farnworth, Lancashire, England

Renowned English comedian Paddy McGuinness initially rose to fame with his appearances on the shows of Peter Kay, whom he knew since school. Known for his Bolton accent, he popularized the character Paddy O'Shea on shows such as Max & Paddy's Road to Nowhere. His wife and three kids are all autistic.

 46 
Kenny Everett
(Comedian)
Kenny Everett
4
Birthdate: December 25, 1944
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Seaforth, Lancashire, England
Died: April 4, 1995
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 47 
Nick Grimshaw
(Best Known as the Host of a Variety of Shows on BBC Radio 1)
Nick Grimshaw
8
Birthdate: August 14, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Oldham, Greater Manchester, England

Nick Grimshaw is an English TV and radio presenter who has hosted a variety of shows on BBC Radio 1. After attending the University of Liverpool, he began his career hosting shows for teenagers. He proved to be popular and went on to host The Radio 1 Breakfast Show. He is also an ambassador for The Albert Kennedy Trust.  

 48 
Paul Daniels
(Magician)
Paul Daniels
8
Birthdate: April 6, 1938
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: South Bank, Middlesbrough, England
Died: March 17, 2016
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 49 
Richard O'Brien
(British-New Zealand Musician, Composer, Actor, Writer, and Television Presenter)
Richard O'Brien
9
Birthdate: March 25, 1942
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Kevin McCloud
(Designer and Presenter of the Channel 4 Show 'Grand Designs' for Guiding Adventurous Home Builders)
Kevin McCloud
7
Birthdate: May 8, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bedfordshire, England

Designer and TV personality Kevin McCloud has soared to fame with the series Grand Designs. A Cambridge architecture alumnus, McCloud is a specialist in renovations. He also won an MBE for his sustainable designs. He has also penned designing books, such as Kevin McCloud's Decorating Book.