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Birmingham, England
Credits:
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Jon Bentley
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Biography
Jon Bentley (born 1961) is an English journalist and television presenter; he was educated at Millfield and at Oriel College, Oxford.
Bentley specialises in television production and journalism in the field of motoring. Between 1987 and 1999, he was producer and executive producer of BBC Two's Top Gear, and was series producer of Fifth Gear from 2002 to 2004.
As a producer of Top Gear, Bentley helped launch the television careers of Jeremy Clarkson and hired Quentin Willson and Vicki Butler-Henderson. He also has a corner named after him on the Top Gear test track. Bentley presents The Gadget Show on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
Bentley specialises in television production and journalism in the field of motoring. Between 1987 and 1999, he was producer and executive producer of BBC Two's Top Gear, and was series producer of Fifth Gear from 2002 to 2004.
As a producer of Top Gear, Bentley helped launch the television careers of Jeremy Clarkson and hired Quentin Willson and Vicki Butler-Henderson. He also has a corner named after him on the Top Gear test track. Bentley presents The Gadget Show on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
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Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Gadget Show TV | Self - Host |
| 2002 | Fifth Gear TV | Self - Host |
| 1978 | Top Gear TV | Self - Host |