Richard Bacon (broadcaster) facts for kids
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Richard Bacon
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Bacon in 2010
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Richard Paul Bacon
30 November 1975 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
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| Education | Worksop College |
| Alma mater | Nottingham Trent University |
| Occupation | Television and radio presenter |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Rebecca McFarlane
(m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
Richard Paul Bacon, born on 30 November 1975, is a well-known English television and radio presenter. He has also worked as a producer. Richard has hosted many popular TV shows like Blue Peter, The Big Breakfast, and Good Morning Britain. He has also been a voice on radio stations such as Capital FM, Xfm London, and BBC Radio 5 Live. In 2016, Richard became the host of Explorer, a documentary series on the National Geographic Channel.
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Early Life and Education
Richard Bacon grew up in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He attended St Peter's Church of England Primary School. Later, he went to two private schools in Nottinghamshire: Wellow House School and Worksop College. After school, he studied Business Studies with Electronics at Nottingham Trent University. However, he left after his first year to pursue his career.
Career in TV and Radio
Richard's first job in media was as a reporter for BBC Radio Nottingham. He then joined L!VE TV in February 1996. During this time, he had some interesting experiences, including being banned from a special event at Parliament.
Time on Blue Peter
Richard Bacon became a presenter on the famous children's show Blue Peter on 21 February 1997. He worked alongside other presenters like Romana D'Annunzio, Katy Hill, Konnie Huq, and Stuart Miles. His time on the show ended in October 1998. Years later, on the 60th anniversary of Blue Peter, Richard received a special Blue Peter badge from former presenter Peter Purves.
Other TV Shows
After Blue Peter, Richard continued his television career. He presented shows like The Big Breakfast and Top of the Pops. He also hosted reality TV shows such as Back To Reality and Castaway Exposed.
From 2006 to 2011, Richard narrated the BBC Three series Most Annoying People. He also guest-hosted This Morning on ITV and The Wright Stuff on Channel 5. He was also the narrator for the police documentary Brit Cops on Sky.
In late 2010, he presented Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club on ITV4. He also hosted World Cup's Most Shocking Moments with Peter Crouch before the 2010 World Cup. Richard has made cameo appearances as himself in TV series like Hotel Babylon and The Thick of It. In October 2011, he hosted Up for Hire on BBC Three, a series about youth employment.
In April 2012, Richard presented the Channel 4 series Hidden Talent. This show featured everyday people taking tests to discover hidden skills. In 2013, he appeared on All Star Family Fortunes with his family. He also hosted the ITV game show Show Me the Telly.
In 2014, he hosted Benefits Britain: The Debate and How Rich Are You? for Channel 4. In 2015, Richard co-presented The Big Painting Challenge for BBC One and Eternal Glory for ITV. He also worked as a substitute co-host for ABC's World News Now and America This Morning in the United States.
In November 2016, Richard became the presenter of the National Geographic Channel's Explorer. This program features short films about important social, political, or environmental topics. After each film, Richard leads a discussion with experts and the audience. For his first show, he hiked through Yosemite National Park with President Barack Obama.
In June 2017, he began hosting Top 30, a daily news show in America. It became a regular series in September 2017. In July 2019, he was a guest presenter on Good Morning Britain.
..... Richard was one of the show's executive producers. He has also produced other TV shows like This Is My House (2021–2022) and I Literally Just Told You (2021).
Radio Work
Richard Bacon has had a long career in radio. He presented late-night shows on BBC Radio 5 Live. He also worked as a DJ for Capital FM and Xfm London.
He returned to BBC Radio 5 Live in November 2007. From January 2010, Richard became the regular presenter of the 5 Live mid-afternoon show. This show covered news, sports, and interviews. He also hosted a Saturday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music for a time.
Richard left BBC Radio 5 Live in September 2014. He has also filled in for other presenters, including Simon Mayo on his BBC Radio 2 Drivetime show and Ian Payne on his LBC afternoon shows.
Personal Life
Richard Bacon married Rebecca McFarlane in 2008. They live in Los Angeles, where Richard works in U.S. television. They have two children. Rebecca's father is John McFarlane, who was the chairman of Barclays from 2015 to 2019.
In October 2011, Richard shared that he had been contacted by the Metropolitan Police. They told him that his phone had been accessed without his permission by a private investigator.
In March 2018, Richard spoke about being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 42. He said he likes having ADHD because "it is who I am." He also mentioned that learning to manage it helps make life less challenging for his family.
In July 2018, Richard became very ill with pneumonia and was placed in a special medical state to help him recover.
Helping Others
Richard Bacon is a supporter of the British Red Cross. He is especially interested in their efforts to help people affected by floods and their international messaging services.
