The Greatest British TV Anchors

This ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.

Robert Rinder

(Barrister)

Birthdate: May 31, 1978

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Westminster, London, England

Criminal barrister Robert Rinder had a 12-year stint at the 2 Hare Court law firm before appearing as Judge Rinder on the reality courtroom show Judge Rinder. He has also written columns for the London Evening Standard and released a book. He has been part of The London Marathon, too.

Edd China

(Television Presenter)

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.

Mel B

(Singer)

Birthdate: May 29, 1975

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Harehills, West Yorkshire, England

Mel B is an English television personality and singer-songwriter. She gained international recognition as part of the popular pop girl group Spice Girls, which has sold more than 85 million records. Over the years, Mel B has been an important TV personality, appearing in several reality series as a participant as well as a judge.

Recommended Lists:

England

British Female Tv Anchors

Davina McCall

(Television presenter)

Birthdate: October 16, 1967

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Wimbledon, London, England

After brief stints as a singer and dancer during her early twenties, Davina McCall established herself as a television presenter at MTV and then rose in popularity as the host of Big Brother aired on Channel 4. She presented This Time Next Year on ITV. Born to a French mother and an English father, she is also involved in charity.

John Torode

(Australian-British Celebrity Chef and TV Presenter Known for His Show ‘MasterChef’ on BBC One)

Birthdate: July 23, 1965

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Australian celebrity chef and restaurateur John Torode initially worked at the U.K.-based Conran Group's restaurants. He is also known for his appearances on shows such as This Morning and the revival of MasterChef in 2005. He owned the Luxe and Smiths of Smithfield and has also authored several cookbooks.

Chris Morris

(Writer)

Birthdate: September 5, 1965

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Bristol, England

Chris Morris is an English actor and filmmaker. He is known for his deadpan dark humor and surrealism and often dabbles in controversial subjects in his works. Along with radio producer Armando Iannucci, he created the TV show The Day Today, which went on to be hailed as one of the most important satirical shows of the 1990s.

Coleen Rooney

(Wayne Rooney’s Wife)

Birthdate: April 3, 1986

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Liverpool, Merseyside, England

Emily Maitlis

(British Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker and Lead Anchor of the BBC Two News and Current Affairs Programme ‘Newsnight’)

Birthdate: September 6, 1970

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

British journalist, documentary filmmaker, and newsreader Emily Maitlis is currently the lead anchor of BBC Two's news and current affairs program Newsnight. An alumnus of the Queens' College, Cambridge, she began her career as a documentary filmmaker before moving to broadcast journalism. She built a successful career, becoming one of the highest-paid BBC news and current affairs staff.

Suzi Perry

(Television Presenter)