Barney Harwood facts for kids
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Barney Harwood
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Barnaby John Harwood
7 November 1979 Blackpool, Lancashire, England
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| Occupation | Actor, television presenter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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Barnaby John Harwood (born 7 November 1979) is a British actor and TV presenter. He is famous for his work with CBBC, which started in 2002.
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Barnaby Harwood's TV Career
Early TV Shows
Barnaby Harwood has presented many shows for CBBC. He hosted Prank Patrol, where he helped kids play funny pranks. He also did voice-overs for a show called The Smokehouse.
On BBC Two, he co-hosted Basil's Swap Shop. This show was a new version of an old favourite, and he presented it with Basil Brush.
In 2004, Barnaby presented the game show Crush. He also co-hosted Smile on BBC Two. For his work on Smile, he won a Children's BAFTA award for best presenter.
Barnaby also co-hosted Totally Doctor Who, a show linked to the popular Doctor Who series. He even had a small role in a Doctor Who episode called "Love & Monsters". He was also the "Control Voice" in the Doctor Who animated spin-off, The Infinite Quest.
Magic and Bears
In 2007, Barnaby hosted The Sorcerer's Apprentice. This daily show followed children learning magic at a special school.
He also starred in Bear Behaving Badly, a sitcom with Nev the Bear from Smile. The show was on BBC One between September and October 2007. In 2008, Barnaby was the 'hidden' celebrity in an episode of Hider in the House.
Barnaby also narrated Inside Life. This was a children's show that went along with the BBC's nature series Life.
Blue Peter Years
On 13 December 2010, it was announced that Barnaby would join Blue Peter. He became a new presenter on the famous show.
Barnaby had a very successful time on Blue Peter, staying for six and a half years. This made him one of the longest-serving presenters. He became well-known for his funny jokes and playful actions.
He often used his catchphrase, "I want one!" He also gave out funny prizes in the show's game "Spot Shelley". These prizes included a house in Spain and a unicorn named Colin! His different hairstyles were also popular with viewers.
Barnaby is good at cycling and loves coffee and music. He also enjoys photography and camping in his campervan. But he has a fear of frogs! On his first Blue Peter show, Steve Backshall made him hold one. On his last show, he even had to kiss a frog to conquer his fear.
In early 2016, Barnaby took a break from Blue Peter but returned later that year. In August 2017, it was announced he would leave the show. His final Blue Peter episode aired on 14 September 2017.
On his last show, Barnaby was given a Blue Peter Gold Badge. This is the highest award the show gives. His co-presenter, Radzi Chingyanganya, said Barnaby was "at the very top of the list." After 16 years, Barnaby also left CBBC to start "new adventures."
In August 2017, he appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef.
Barnaby Harwood's Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002–05, 2007, 2014 | CBBC | Himself | Continuity Presenter |
| 2004-05 | Crush | Himself | Main Presenter (Series 1) |
| 2004-07 | Smile | Himself | One of the Presenters |
| 2006 | Sport Relief Get Sub'd | Himself | Main Presenter |
| Totally Doctor Who | Himself | Main Presenter alongside Liz Barker | |
| Doctor Who | Man in the street | Guest Role, "Love & Monsters" episode | |
| Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest | Control | Voice | |
| 2006-07, 2010 | Prank Patrol | Himself/Other Characters | Main Presenter/Actors (series 1) |
| 2007 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Himself | Main Presenter (series 1) |
| The Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra | Himself | Main Presenter (series 1) | |
| 2007-10 | Bear Behaving Badly | Himself | A Main Character |
| 2008-09 | Basil's Game Show | Himself | Narrator/Presenter for Series 1 |
| 2008-10 | Basil's Swap Shop | Himself | Alongside Basil Brush |
| 2008 | The Smokehouse | Himself | Narrator |
| Hider in the House | Hider | Celebrity Guest Appearance | |
| 2009 | Barney's Barrier Reef | Himself | Alongside Gemma Hunt |
| Newsround Specials | Himself | Main Presenter alongside Sonali Shah | |
| Inside Life | Himself | Narrator of the series | |
| 2009-10 | BAMZOOKi | Himself | Main presenter alongside Gemma Hunt |
| 2010 | Barney's Latin America | Himself | Alongside Gemma Hunt for series 1 |
| 2010-2012 | British Academy Children's Awards | Himself | Presenter |
| 2011 | Hotel Trubble | Himself | Guest star |
| 2011 | Hacker Time | Himself | Guest |
| 2011–2017 | Blue Peter | Himself | Presenter alongside Andy Akinwolere and Helen Skelton then Lindsey Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya |
| 2011–2012, 2016, 2018– | All Over the Place | Himself | Co-Presenter |
| 2017 | Celebrity Masterchef | Himself | Contestant |
| 2019 | CBBC Live Lessons | Himself | Presenter for S01E02 |
Other Work
Radio Shows
Barnaby has also worked in radio. He presented Go 4 It for BBC Radio 4, a children's magazine show. He also co-hosted Big Toe Books (and before that, The Big Toe Radio Show) for BBC 7.
Music Talents
Barnaby can play the guitar and piano. He is also the keyboard player in a band called The MüVs. He is a singer and songwriter too. He even wrote the theme music for his shows Bear Behaving Badly and Prank Patrol.
Stage Appearances
Barnaby has acted in many pantomimes, which are fun, musical plays often performed around Christmas. He played Idle Jack in Dick Whittington and Buttons in Cinderella. He also starred as Jangles the court jester in Beauty and the Beast.
He has played the lead role in Peter Pan several times. In 2010, he even starred in Peter Pan with his father, who is also a comedian. In 2013, he played Peter Pan alongside David Hasselhoff.
In 2009, Barnaby and Gemma Hunt hosted a Proms concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It was called EVOLUTION! A Darwin-Inspired Extravaganza for Kids. During the concert, they interviewed the famous nature presenter Sir David Attenborough.
Barnaby also played Muddles in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In 2016, he played the main role in Aladdin. More recently, in 2018, he was the Huntsman in Snow White.
