Chris Kelly (TV presenter)
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Chris KellyChris Kelly (born 24 April 1940, Cuddington, Cheshire
, is an English TV presenter, producer and writer.
, a Catholic independent school
in Stratton-on-the-Fosse
in Somerset
, followed by the University of Cambridge
.
, Food and Drink
and Clapperboard
. He is also the former owner of the Midsummer House
restaurant in Cambridge
.
in 1963 before commencing a long career as a presenter.
He has presented episodes of: Sixth Form Challenge, Kellyvision, The John Thaw Story, Vintage Quiz, Food and Drink
, Clapperboard
, Wish You Were Here...?
, Anything You Can Do , Eat Drink and be Silly, Junior Criss Cross Quiz, Quisine and was one of the off-screen narrators of World in Action
.
His career as a TV producer has included Life After Tomorrow, Days That Shook the World
, The Great Train Robbery, A Line in the Sand, Holiday Showdown
, Pornography: The Musical, The Heat Is On
, Monsignor Renard, Without Motive, Castaway 2000
, Kavanagh QC
, Memento Mori, Diplomatic Baggage, Ancient History, Job Satisfaction, A Sense of Loss, Soldier Soldier
, The Last Post, Lost and Found, Saving Face, Lifelines and A Touch of the Sun.
He has written episodes of Soldier Soldier
, Minder
, Lovejoy
, El C.I.D.
and Saracen
.
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
, is an English TV presenter, producer and writer.
Education
Kelly was educated at Downside SchoolDownside School
Downside School is a co-educational Catholic independent school for children aged 11 to 18, located in Stratton-on-the-Fosse, between Norton Radstock and Shepton Mallet in Somerset, south west England. It is attached to Downside Abbey...
, a Catholic independent school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
in Stratton-on-the-Fosse
Stratton-on-the-Fosse
Stratton-on-the-Fosse is a village and civil parish located on the edge of the Mendip Hills, south-west of Westfield, north-east of Shepton Mallet, and from Frome, in Somerset, England. It has a population 1,045, and has a rural agricultural landscape, although it was part of the once-thriving...
in Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
, followed by the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
.
Biography
Kelly is probably best known as the presenter of Wish You Were Here...?Wish You Were Here...?
Wish You Were Here...? is a British television show that was first broadcast on 7th January 1974 on ITV. It was a series of 30 minute shows about travel and holidays. The show was broadcast during peak viewing hours and had gained a significant viewing audience in the UK...
, Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and Drink was a long-running British television series on BBC Two between 1982 and 2001. It was the first national television programme in the UK to cover the subject of food and drink without cookery and recipe demonstrations....
and Clapperboard
Clapperboard (TV series)
Clapperboard was the name of a 1970s children's television programme, hosted by Chris Kelly which covered the cinema. The show was made by Granada Television for the ITV network, and lasted 254 episodes. It was produced by Muriel Young and was broadcast between April 1972 and January 1982. Young...
. He is also the former owner of the Midsummer House
Midsummer House
Midsummer House is a restaurant located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. , the restaurant holds two stars in the Michelin Guide.. It used to be owned by TV presenter Chris Kelly....
restaurant in Cambridge
Cambridge
The city of Cambridge is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in East Anglia about north of London. Cambridge is at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen – a play on Silicon Valley and the fens surrounding the...
.
Career
Kelly worked as a continuity announcer for Anglia TelevisionAnglia Television
Anglia Television is the ITV franchise holder for the East Anglia franchise region. Although Anglia Television takes its name from East Anglia, its transmission coverage extends beyond the generally accepted boundaries of that region. The station is based at Anglia House in Norwich, with regional...
in 1963 before commencing a long career as a presenter.
He has presented episodes of: Sixth Form Challenge, Kellyvision, The John Thaw Story, Vintage Quiz, Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and Drink was a long-running British television series on BBC Two between 1982 and 2001. It was the first national television programme in the UK to cover the subject of food and drink without cookery and recipe demonstrations....
, Clapperboard
Clapperboard (TV series)
Clapperboard was the name of a 1970s children's television programme, hosted by Chris Kelly which covered the cinema. The show was made by Granada Television for the ITV network, and lasted 254 episodes. It was produced by Muriel Young and was broadcast between April 1972 and January 1982. Young...
, Wish You Were Here...?
Wish You Were Here...?
Wish You Were Here...? is a British television show that was first broadcast on 7th January 1974 on ITV. It was a series of 30 minute shows about travel and holidays. The show was broadcast during peak viewing hours and had gained a significant viewing audience in the UK...
, Anything You Can Do , Eat Drink and be Silly, Junior Criss Cross Quiz, Quisine and was one of the off-screen narrators of World in Action
World in Action
World in Action was a British investigative current affairs programme made by Granada Television from 1963 until 1998. Its campaigning journalism frequently had a major impact on events of the day. Its production teams often took audacious risks and gained a solid reputation for its often...
.
His career as a TV producer has included Life After Tomorrow, Days That Shook the World
Days That Shook the World
Days That Shook the World is a British documentary television series that premiered on the BBC on September 17, 2003. The programme features various milestones throughout history. Currently in its third season, it airs on the BBC, The History Channel, and Viasat History. The show also currently...
, The Great Train Robbery, A Line in the Sand, Holiday Showdown
Holiday Showdown
Holiday Showdown is a BAFTA-nominated and Royal Television Society award winning reality television programme, produced by Chris Kelly for the UK independent TV production company RDF Media. It first aired in 2003 on ITV in the United Kingdom....
, Pornography: The Musical, The Heat Is On
The Heat Is On
The Heat Is On is a BBC talent show that was a regular fixture on the Saturday night schedule between 1990 and 1994. The show was originally hosted by comedian/impressionist Bobby Davro, with his catchphrase of "They're in heat, so vote with your feet!" sweeping the nation...
, Monsignor Renard, Without Motive, Castaway 2000
Castaway 2000
Castaway 2000 was a reality TV programme commissioned by the BBC in 2000.-The Concept:Castaway 2000 is a successful British television show that, because it was aired in the same year that Survivor first aired in the United States and Big Brother first aired in Great Britain, is often regarded as a...
, Kavanagh QC
Kavanagh QC
Kavanagh QC is a British television series made by Carlton Television for ITV between 1995 and 2001. It has been shown on ITV3 as recently as August 2011; series 1–6 are available on Region 2 DVDs....
, Memento Mori, Diplomatic Baggage, Ancient History, Job Satisfaction, A Sense of Loss, Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier is a British television drama series. The title comes from a traditional song of the same name.Produced by Central Television and broadcast on the ITV network, it ran for a total of seven series and 82 episodes from 1991 to 1997...
, The Last Post, Lost and Found, Saving Face, Lifelines and A Touch of the Sun.
He has written episodes of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier is a British television drama series. The title comes from a traditional song of the same name.Produced by Central Television and broadcast on the ITV network, it ran for a total of seven series and 82 episodes from 1991 to 1997...
, Minder
Minder (TV series)
Minder is a British comedy-drama about the London criminal underworld. Initially produced by Verity Lambert, it was made by Euston Films, a subsidiary of Thames Television and shown on ITV...
, Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Lovejoy is a TV series about the adventures of Lovejoy, a British antiques dealer and faker based in East Anglia, a less than scrupulous yet likeable rogue. The episodes were based on a series of picaresque novels by John Grant...
, El C.I.D.
El C.I.D.
El C.I.D. was an ITV television series that ran for three seasons from 1990 to 1992. It starred Alfred Molina as Bernard Blake, a C.I.D. officer who takes early retirement and moves to Spain where he and his partner, John Bird, a retired records officer, keep an eye on the ex-pat community of...
and Saracen
Saracen (TV series)
Saracen was a 1989 ITV action drama about a private security firm of that name.They operated both in the UK and abroad, usually Africa, but could only carry firearms when on foreign missions....
.