Quick Facts
Born:
1975-11-30
Birthplace:
Mansfield, England
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Richard Bacon
Acting
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Biography
Richard Paul Bacon is an English television and radio presenter. He was a host of the children's show Blue Peter—his first high-profile media role—until he was fired in 1998 after 18 months for admitting to taking cocaine. He has since worked as a reporter or presenter on numerous television shows, including The Big Breakfast, and on radio stations including Capital FM, Xfm London and BBC Radio Five Live. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's reboot of its documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.
Known For
The Thick of It
Richard Bacon
Would I Lie to You?
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self
8 Out of 10 Cats
Self
Top of the Pops
Self - Presenter
Top of the Pops
Self - Host
Celebrity Juice
Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Panellist
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable TV | Self |
| 2012 | Hidden Talent TV | Self |
| 2012 | Playhouse Presents TV | Interviewer |
| 2011 | Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den TV | Himself - Narrator |
| 2009 | You Have Been Watching TV | Self |
| 2009 | FM TV | Self |
| 2008 | Celebrity Juice TV | Self |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? TV | Self |
| 2007 | Castaway Exposed TV | Self - Host |
| 2006 | The Big Idea TV | Self |