Biographies
- Angellica Bell (Presenter)
- Colin Murray (Radio 1 DJ, TV Presenter)
- Fred MacAulay (DJ/Broadcaster)
- Linda Robson (Actress)
- Mel Geidroyc (Comedienne/Writer)
- Miranda Hart (Comedy Actress)
- Ray Stubbs (BBC Sports Presenter)
- Rowland Rivron (Comedian/Presenter)
- Shaun Williamson (Actor, Extras)
- Tara Palmer-Tomkinson (Personality/TV Presenter)
- Tim Vine (Comedian)
- Tricia Penrose (Actress)
- Zoë Salmon (Blue Peter Presenter)
The Students
Click on the names on the left to find out a bit more about them...
Angellica Bell
During her six years on the channel, Angellica became one of Children’s BBC’s most popular faces hosting shows such as The Saturday Show and Short Change. She’s now made a successful transition from kid’s TV, recently presenting Holiday Hit Squad. Her musical talent includes playing the cello and piano.
Colin Murray
Colin joined Radio 1 in 1999 and 4 years later teamed up with Comic Relief Does Fame Academy’s last winner, Edith Bowman, to host The Colin and Edith Show before recently moving on to present a new weeknight show.
Colin’s big passions are music, Liverpool FC and the NFL/Chicago Bears!
Fred Macaulay
For almost 10 years, Fred has been presenting BBC Radio Scotland’s funny and eventful MacAulay and Co show. Starting out as a stand-up comedian at the age of 31, Fred has made successful appearances on top entertainment TV shows including Have I Got News For You and They Think It’s All Over.
Linda Robson
Linda became a household name in the long-running BBC ONE comedy series, Bird’s of a Feather. She’s since appeared in many shows including Jobs for the Girls, The Bill and Renovation Street. Linda’s accustomed to the stage after her West End debut in Telstar.
Mel Giedroyc
Perhaps best known as one half of Mel & Sue, alongside best friend Sue Perkins, the duo have presented various programmes for Channel 4 including Light Lunch and Late Lunch. Mel has also competed in Channel 4’s The Games and last year co-presented Richard Hammond’s 5 O’Clock Show for ITV1.
Miranda Hart
Over the last four years, Miranda has gained a reputation as one of the UK’s most popular up and coming comedy/character actresses. She earned a British Comedy Award nomination for her role in BBC2’s Hyperdrive and is currently starring alongside Russell Brand in The Abbey on ITV1.
Ray Stubbs
Since he played professional football for Tranmere Rovers FC, Ray has carved out a successful career in sports broadcasting. In 1990, Ray began working as a reporter on BBC Flagship sports programmes Match of the Day and Grandstand and was part of the Match of the Day presenting team for the BBC’s World Cup 2006 coverage.
Rowland Rivron
Rowland’s many credits include writer, comedy actor and musician. In recent years, Rowland has become a regular face on the BBC, presenting for Holiday and Summer Holiday as well as taking on the role of team captain on A Question of TV. Last year, Rowland took part in Five’s celebrity series Trust Me – I’m a Holiday Rep.
Shaun Williamson
Shaun, a former Pontin’s Bluecoat, found fame when he landed the part of Barry in Eastenders. Although he remained in the series for nine years, he’s always had a love for the stage and cabaret. His stage roles include those in Saturday Night Fever and The Rocky Horror Show. Recently, Shaun has starred alongside Ricky Gervais in the hit BBC TWO comedy series, Extras.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
Tara is one of the UK’s most well-known personalities and TV presenters. She has appeared in numerous entertainment shows including I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and co-hosted 4 series of their ITV2 show. Tara is also a regular contributor to various national papers and magazines including GQ, The Observer, Tatler and Closer.
Tim Vine
Tim made his mark on the stand-up circuit in 1995 when he won the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Festival. Tim later joined the team of writers and performers in ITV1’s The Sketch Show and also recently starred in BBC ONE’s sitcom, Not Going Out. He has a love of music and plays both the piano and the guitar.
Tricia Penrose
Although best known for her role as Gina Ward in ITV1’s long-running 1960s drama Heartbeat, Tricia has also starred in Brookside, Boon, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Tricia has a real love for singing and carried off a show stopping performance on
Abbamania 2.
Zöe Salmon
Zöe was revealed as the 30th Blue Peter presenter in October 2004 but, before pursuing her TV career, Zöe was crowned Miss Northern Ireland. Having always dreamt of appearing in a West End musical or on Broadway, Zöe sang as part of the Christmas Special when she made her first Blue Peter debut back in 2004.
