Chris Stark facts for kids

Christopher Francis Stark was born on March 12, 1987. He is a well-known British radio and TV presenter. Chris is currently a co-host on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North and Sian Welby. He also helps host the popular That Peter Crouch Podcast. Before joining Capital FM, Chris was a co-host on the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 1 for many years.

Chris Stark's Career in Broadcasting

Working at Capital FM

In July 2022, it was announced that Chris Stark would be joining Capital Breakfast. He started his new role on October 10, 2022. He now co-hosts the morning show with Jordan North and Sian Welby, bringing fun and energy to listeners every weekday.

That Peter Crouch Podcast

In 2018, Chris Stark teamed up with famous footballer Peter Crouch and Tom Fordyce to start That Peter Crouch Podcast. This podcast quickly became very popular, and they have made many series. In 2022, the podcast moved from the BBC to Acast. Chris and Peter are now joined by Steve Sidwell as another co-host. They talk about football and other funny stories.

Time at BBC Radio 1

Chris Stark officially joined the Scott Mills show on April 2, 2012. However, he had appeared on the show before that as "Scott's friend Chris." He was a big part of many popular segments on the show. These included Real or No Real, Innuendo Bingo, and 24 Years at the Tap End.

On July 1, 2022, it was announced that both Scott Mills and Chris Stark would be leaving Radio 1. Scott had been there for 24 years, and Chris for 10 years. Scott moved to BBC Radio 2, and Chris joined Capital Breakfast. Their last shows on Radio 1 were in August 2022.

24 Years at the Tap End

Chris Stark became famous for a segment called 24 Years at the Tap End. In this part of the show, he would read funny stories from his "autobography." He called it an "autobography" as a joke. The name of the segment came from Chris realizing at age 24 that he had been sitting at the "wrong" end of the bathtub his whole life.

The first episode of this segment aired on November 11, 2011. Chris shared funny and sometimes embarrassing moments from his life. These stories often included mistakes he made and lessons he learned while having adventures with his friends.

Mila Kunis Interview

In March 2013, Chris Stark was sent to interview American actress Mila Kunis. This was for her movie Oz the Great and Powerful. The interview became very famous around the world. Chris didn't ask many questions about the movie. Instead, he talked about his local pub, his favorite football team (Watford FC), and Nando's. He even invited Mila Kunis to his friend's wedding!

The video of the interview was put on YouTube by BBC Radio 1. It quickly became a viral hit, meaning millions of people watched it. Chris Stark was then interviewed by big American TV shows like Access Hollywood and CNN.

Television Appearances

Chris Stark has also appeared on several TV shows. In November 2013, Channel 4 made a special documentary about him. In this show, Chris tried to interview some of his dream celebrities.

From 2014 to 2016, Chris was a team captain on the E4 show Virtually Famous. In 2015, he was a guest on the CBBC show The Dog Ate My Homework. He also appeared on Celebrity Mastermind and Robot Wars in 2016.

In 2017, Chris was a guest on the CBBC Saturday morning show Saturday Mash-Up!. On this show, it was revealed that Chris had been a contestant on a children's game show called Get Your Own Back when he was younger.

Chris Stark's Personal Life

Family

Chris Stark is married to Ria Holland. They have two children. Their daughter was born in 2015, and their son was born in July 2020.

Health and Well-being

In March 2025, Chris Stark shared that he had faced a health challenge. He had surgery and received treatment. He spoke about his experience to encourage others to always check in with their doctors if they have any health concerns. He wanted people to be aware and take care of their bodies.

Hobbies and Interests

Chris Stark is a big fan of his local football team, Watford F.C.. He often talks about them.