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 |
| Spouse(s) |
Rebecca McFarlane
(m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
Richard Paul Bacon (born 30 November 1975) is a well-known English television and radio presenter. He has worked on many popular shows. These include the children's show Blue Peter, The Big Breakfast, and Good Morning Britain. He has also been a presenter on radio stations like Capital FM and BBC Radio Five Live.
In 2016, Richard Bacon started presenting Explorer for the National Geographic Channel. This show is a reboot of an older documentary series.
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Early Life and School
Richard Bacon grew up in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He went to St Peter's Church of England Primary School. After that, he attended two independent schools in Nottinghamshire: Wellow House School and then Worksop College.
He started studying Business Studies with Electronics at Nottingham Trent University. However, he left the university after just one year.
Career Highlights
Richard Bacon's first job in media was as a reporter. He worked for BBC Radio Nottingham on a show called The Beat. In 1996, he joined L!VE TV as a reporter.
Time on Blue Peter
Richard Bacon got his big break in television on Blue Peter. This was a very popular children's show. He joined the show on 21 February 1997. He presented alongside other presenters like Katy Hill and Konnie Huq.
He was on the program for about 18 months. He later left the show. When he left, he had to return his special Blue Peter badge. Years later, on the 60th anniversary of Blue Peter, he was given another Blue Peter badge.
TV Shows After Blue Peter
After Blue Peter, Richard Bacon continued his television career. He presented many different shows. Some of these include The Big Breakfast and Top of the Pops. He also hosted reality TV shows like Back To Reality.
From 2006 to 2011, he narrated the BBC Three series Most Annoying People. He also guest-hosted shows like This Morning on ITV. He also appeared on The Wright Stuff on Channel 5.
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. In 2011, he hosted Up for Hire on BBC Three. This series looked at youth unemployment.
In April 2012, he presented Hidden Talent on Channel 4. This show helped ordinary people discover new skills. In 2013, he appeared on All Star Family Fortunes. He also hosted the game show Show Me the Telly on ITV.
In 2015, Richard Bacon co-presented The Big Painting Challenge for BBC One. He also hosted the sports show Eternal Glory for ITV. He even worked in the United States. He was a substitute co-host for World News Now on ABC.
In November 2016, he became the presenter of Explorer on the National Geographic Channel. For the first show, he hiked with President Barack Obama. In June 2017, he started hosting Top 30, a news show in America.
In July 2019, he was a guest presenter on Good Morning Britain. Richard Bacon has also worked as an executive producer for TV shows. These include This Is My House and I Literally Just Told You.
Radio Career
Richard Bacon has had a long career in radio. He joined BBC Radio 5 Live to present a late-night show. He also worked as a DJ for Capital FM and Xfm London.
He returned to BBC Radio 5 Live in 2007. From 2010, he presented the mid-afternoon show from Monday to Thursday. This show covered news, sports, and interviews. He also had fun features like "The Moan-In".
In 2014, Richard Bacon announced he would be leaving BBC Radio 5 Live. His last show there was on 24 September 2014. He has also covered for other presenters. He filled in for Simon Mayo on his BBC Radio 2 Drivetime show. He also covered for Ian Payne on LBC.
Personal Life
Richard Bacon married Rebecca McFarlane in 2008. They have two children together. They live in Los Angeles, where Richard works in U.S. television.
In October 2011, Richard Bacon shared that he had been contacted by the police. They told him his phone had been hacked.
In March 2018, Richard Bacon spoke about his health. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 42. He said he likes having ADHD. He is learning to manage it so life is less chaotic for his family.
In July 2018, he became very ill with pneumonia. He was placed in an induced coma to help him recover.
Charity Work
Richard Bacon supports the British Red Cross. He is especially interested in their work with flood appeals. He also supports their international messaging services.
