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Dallas Campbell
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Campbell in 2015
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Robert Dallas Campbell
17 September 1970 Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Victoria Goodall (1999–2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Robert Eddison (granduncle) |
Robert Dallas Campbell (born 17 September 1970) is a well-known British television presenter and actor. He is famous for hosting many science and technology shows. You might know him from The Gadget Show on Channel 5 or Bang Goes the Theory on BBC One. He loves to explore how things work and share that knowledge with everyone.
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Early Life and Education
Dallas Campbell was born in Kilmacolm, Scotland. He went to school in Northumberland, England. Later, he studied at Glenalmond College in Scotland. From 1989 to 1992, he studied Drama and English at the University of Leicester.
Dallas Campbell's Career Journey
Dallas Campbell started his career as an actor. When he was in his early 20s, he acted in a play called Who is Eddie Linden in 1995. In 1997, he was in The Warp. This play is famous for being one of the longest plays ever performed. It lasted for over 24 hours!
He also appeared in an episode of the TV show A Touch of Frost. In 2004, he wrote and directed a short film.
Becoming a TV Presenter
Dallas became a TV presenter on The Gadget Show for Channel 5. After that, he joined the BBC One science show Bang Goes the Theory. This show helped explain science in a fun way.
In 2014, he presented The Treasure Hunters for BBC One. He searched for valuable treasures around the world. He also hosted Supersized Earth, a series about how humans have changed our planet. This show was even nominated for a BAFTA award!
He helped present Airport Live on BBC Two. This show gave viewers a special look behind the scenes at Heathrow Airport. Dallas also explored ancient history in Egypt's Lost Cities. He used satellite technology to find hidden historical sites.
Exploring Science and History
Dallas presented Time Scanners for National Geographic. In this series, he used laser scanning to uncover secrets of famous buildings. These included Machu Picchu in Peru and St Paul's Cathedral in London.
On BBC Four, Dallas often presents the Horizon series. He covers many big science topics, from dogs to quantum mechanics. He also hosted documentaries like Voyager: Beyond the final frontier. This film was about NASA’s amazing Voyager mission. Another show was The Drake Equation: The Search for Life. This explored how we look for life beyond Earth.
Special Events and Appearances
Dallas hosted the Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013. This was a huge event for fans of the show. He also presented Stargazing Live. He even took Bang Goes the Theory on a national tour for two summers.
He writes for science magazines like Focus and Eureka. He has also been on BBC Radio 4's comedy science show Infinite Monkey Cage.
In 2015, Dallas won Celebrity Mastermind. His specialist subject was filmmaker Werner Herzog. He also appeared in an episode of the CBBC show The Dumping Ground.
In 2016, he presented City in the Sky for the BBC. This documentary explored the world of aviation and how airports work. He also competed on Robot Wars with Suzi Perry.
In 2017, Dallas published his first book, Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet. It's all about space travel! More recently, in 2022, Dallas started a podcast called "Patented: History of Inventions." It looks into the stories behind famous inventions.
See also
- Science of Stupid
