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Anna Richardson
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Richardson during an interview in Trafalgar Square, 2009
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Anna Clare Richardson
27 September 1970 Wellington, Shropshire, England
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| Education | The School of St Mary and St Anne |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | Channel 4 |
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| Partner(s) | Charles Martin (1996–2014) Sue Perkins (2014–2021) |
Anna Clare Richardson (born 27 September 1970) is an English television presenter, writer, and journalist. She is best known for hosting several popular shows for Channel 4, such as Supersize vs Superskinny (2008–2009), Secret Eaters (2012–2014), and the new version of Changing Rooms (2021–2022).
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Early Life and Education
Anna Richardson was born on September 27, 1970, in Wellington, Shropshire, England. Her father, James Richardson, was a vicar (a type of priest in the Church of England), and her mother, Janet, was a religious education teacher.
For her education, Anna attended The School of St Mary and St Anne. This was an independent boarding school for girls, which means students lived at the school during the term. It was located in the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire.
Television Career
Starting Out
Richardson began her career in television on the morning show The Big Breakfast on Channel 4. After that, she appeared on many different TV shows for the ITV channel. She also presented the ITV series Big Screen, where she got to interview famous Hollywood actors.
Besides presenting, Richardson has also worked behind the scenes. She has written and produced TV shows like No Waste Like Home, Turn Back Your Body Clock, and the Channel 4 series You Are What You Eat.
Famous Channel 4 Shows
Over the years, Anna has become a well-known face on Channel 4. Here are some of the popular shows she has hosted:
- Supersize vs Superskinny: A show that looked at different eating habits.
- Secret Eaters: This show, which started in 2012, helped people understand their eating patterns.
- How Not to Get Old: In 2013, she co-hosted this show with Louise Redknapp.
- Supershoppers: From 2016, Richardson and co-host Andi Osho (later replaced by Sabrina Grant) shared tips on how to be a smart shopper.
- How to Get Fit Fast: In 2018, she presented this show with Amar Latif.
- Changing Rooms: In 2021, she became the host of the reboot of this famous home-makeover show.
Recent Work
Richardson continues to present interesting documentaries and shows. In 2019, she hosted a documentary for Channel 4 called Thomas Cook: The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Oldest Travel Agent, which explained why the famous travel company closed down.
In 2021, she began hosting How to Save a Grand in 24 Hours, a show that gives people quick tips on saving money. In 2023, she presented a documentary for Channel 4 called The Truth About the 'Skinny' Jab. A year later, in October 2024, she presented a personal documentary called Anna Richardson: Love, Loss & Dementia, which explored how dementia affected her own family.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Richardson para niños
