Rufus Hound
Encyclopedia
Rufus Hound is a British
comedian
and presenter. He is also the winner of 2010 "Let's Dance for Comic Relief
".
and Top of the Pops
in 2005 and 2006 alongside Fearne Cotton
. He presented the idiosyncratic reality show Grime Scene Investigation on BBC Three
with staff and students from Aston University
, and narrated BBC Two
's broadcasts of Mythbusters
. He has also appeared in many comedy shows and quizzes such as Street Cred Sudoku and Celebrity Juice
, where he is a regular panellist. He narrated the 2009 series Rocket Science
and has appeared on The Apprentice: You're Fired!
and Richard & Judy
. He also presented Outtake TV
on BBC1, replacing Anne Robinson
.
In early 2008, Hound appeared twice on ITV
's Thank God You're Here
in the UK, after initially working as the warm-up act. In late summer 2008, Hound joined the panel show Argumental
as the Blue Team Captain. Hound was the narrator for the gaming series Playr
and presents What Do Kids Know?
on UKTV
-owned channel Watch
. In 2010, he appeared in his own sitcom on CBBC
called Hounded
, where he plays a TV presenter who must save the universe from an evil doctor. Hound took part in Let's Dance for [[Anne Hergerty]]Sport Relief, dancing to Cheryl Cole
's "Fight for This Love
" and won the final of the series on 13 March 2010. Rufus also hosted the year 2000 edition of new show "My Funniest Year", a look at a past year of British television, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2010.
Hound has been a guest on Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
, is a regular panelist on Celebrity Juice
, hosted by Keith Lemon, and has appeared at Bright Club
a number of times. He has also appeared as a panellist on the BBC One
series Would I Lie to You?
In January 2011, Hound participated in the former Channel 4
reality series Famous and Fearless
came third for the boys' team, referred to as "The Ruthless Hound".
On 5 and 6 March 2011, Hound appeared on Comic Relief
's 24 Hour Panel People during Argumental
and Celebrity Juice. At approximately 00:13 on Sunday morning, the audience started singing Happy Birthday to You
, in celebration of Hound's birthday. During the broadcast and during an in-between interview, he and Marcus Brigstocke
publicly speculated that they have been dropped from the line-up of Argumental
if the show continues.
Also in 2011, he appeared as a contestant in a celebrity edition of the Chase
, "flirting" with Anne Hegerty
.
, where he was elected as a Student Representative and built the college radio station.
In April 2007, Hound was married at The Little White Wedding Chapel
in Las Vegas, Nevada
to Beth Johnson, whom he had met at The Reading Festival the year before. They have two children together; a son, Alby (b.2008), and a daughter, Hilda (July 24 2011).
On BBC Three
's 20 October 2010 edition of Young Voters' Question Time Hound revealed he is a supporter of the Liberal Democrats
.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and presenter. He is also the winner of 2010 "Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Let's Dance for Comic Relief is a British television programme shown on BBC One, featuring celebrities performing famous dance routines to raise money for the charity Comic Relief. The programme is currently presented by Steve Jones and Alex Jones, who replaced previous host Claudia Winkleman in...
".
Career
Hound hosted Destination Three, the coverage of The Glastonbury FestivalGlastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
and Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
in 2005 and 2006 alongside Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show...
. He presented the idiosyncratic reality show Grime Scene Investigation on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
with staff and students from Aston University
Aston University
Aston University is a "plate glass" campus university situated at Gosta Green, in the city centre of Birmingham, England.Established in 1895 as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, Aston was granted its Royal Charter as Aston University on 22 April 1966...
, and narrated BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
's broadcasts of Mythbusters
MythBusters
MythBusters is a science entertainment TV program created and produced by Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The series is screened by numerous international broadcasters, including Discovery Channel Australia, Discovery Channel Latin America, Discovery Channel Canada, Quest...
. He has also appeared in many comedy shows and quizzes such as Street Cred Sudoku and Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice is a British television comedy panel game show on ITV2 that has been airing since 24 September, 2008. The show is presented by Keith Lemon, with regular captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, alongside regular panellist Rufus Hound...
, where he is a regular panellist. He narrated the 2009 series Rocket Science
Rocket Science (TV series)
Rocket Science is a BBC television documentary series, first broadcast in March 2009 on BBC Two, exploring new ways to teach science to children...
and has appeared on The Apprentice: You're Fired!
The Apprentice: You're Fired!
The Apprentice: You're Fired!, sometimes named You're Fired!, The Apprentice: You're Hired! or You're Hired!, is a British television show made by the BBC and filmed at Riverside Studios as a spin-off from the reality TV hit The Apprentice...
and Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy was a British magazine/chat show which was presented by married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. It originally aired on Channel 4 from 2001 to 2008 but later moved to digital channel Watch in October 2008. It featured the world's most famous stars, along with their Book Club...
. He also presented Outtake TV
Outtake TV
Outtake TV is a blooper show originally hosted by Paul O'Grady from 2002 to 2003, then, by Anne Robinson from 2004 to 2009 and as of 2010, Rufus Hound. Robinson had been presenting the show 2004 to 2009 and airing on BBC One. It replaced the channel's original blooper show Auntie's Bloomers...
on BBC1, replacing Anne Robinson
Anne Robinson
Anne Josephine Robinson is an English journalist and television presenter, known for her assertive views and acerbic style of presenting. She was one of the presenters on the long-running British consumer affairs series, Watchdog, from 1993 to 2001 before returning in 2009...
.
In early 2008, Hound appeared twice on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
's Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons with Seven for the fourth season...
in the UK, after initially working as the warm-up act. In late summer 2008, Hound joined the panel show Argumental
Argumental
Argumental is a British improvised comedy panel game in which two teams captained by Robert Webb and Seann Walsh debate and argue on various topics. Sean Lock hosts the game. It is made by independent production company Tiger Aspect Productions for Dave and made its debut on 27 October 2008...
as the Blue Team Captain. Hound was the narrator for the gaming series Playr
Playr
Playr is a TV show about video gaming that airs weekly in a number of locations around the world, including the UK, Canada, South America, Spain, South Africa and across Asia. The show mixes in-depth previews, news, reviews and features on video games and is notable for its entertaining approach to...
and presents What Do Kids Know?
What Do Kids Know?
What Do Kids Know? Is a brand new family entertainment show exclusive to Watch, where celebrities and children celebrate the humour and bewilderment of Britain's generation gap. Hosted by Rufus Hound with resident team captains Joe Swash and Sara Cox. It has similarities to Small Talk...
on UKTV
UKTV
UKTV is a digital cable and satellite television network, formed through a joint venture between BBC Worldwide, a commercial subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation, and Scripps Networks Interactive, spun off from The E.W Scripps Company in 2008...
-owned channel Watch
Watch (TV channel)
Watch is a general entertainment channel broadcasting in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as part of the UKTV network. The channel launched on 7 October 2008 on satellite through Sky and on cable primarily through Virgin Media.-History:...
. In 2010, he appeared in his own sitcom on CBBC
CBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
called Hounded
Hounded (CBBC)
Hounded is a CBBC sitcom starring Rufus Hound. The comedian is chased through space and time by the evil Dr Muhahahaha, currently broadcast on Fridays on CBBC-Plot summary:...
, where he plays a TV presenter who must save the universe from an evil doctor. Hound took part in Let's Dance for [[Anne Hergerty]]Sport Relief, dancing to Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Ann Cole is an English pop and R&B recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress and model. She rose to fame in late 2002 when she auditioned for the reality television show Popstars: The Rivals on ITV. The programme announced that Cole had won a place as a member of the girl group, Girls...
's "Fight for This Love
Fight for This Love
"Fight for This Love" is a song by British recording artist Cheryl Cole, taken from her debut studio album, 3 Words. Initially, the song was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland as the lead single on 16 October 2009 by Fascination Records however, in 2010 it was also released in Europe as the...
" and won the final of the series on 13 March 2010. Rufus also hosted the year 2000 edition of new show "My Funniest Year", a look at a past year of British television, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2010.
Hound has been a guest on Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club is a British comedy panel show produced by Talkback Thames for ITV4. The programme is presented by Richard Bacon. The programme is currently showing its second series.-Overview:...
, is a regular panelist on Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice is a British television comedy panel game show on ITV2 that has been airing since 24 September, 2008. The show is presented by Keith Lemon, with regular captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, alongside regular panellist Rufus Hound...
, hosted by Keith Lemon, and has appeared at Bright Club
Bright Club
Bright Club is a number of comedy-club-style events in the United Kingdom promoting public engagement by scientists, academics and others with specialist knowledge...
a number of times. He has also appeared as a panellist on the BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
series Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie To You? (TV series)
Would I Lie to You? is a comedy panel game made by Zeppotron for BBC One. It was first broadcast on 16 June 2007.-Format:The show was presented by Angus Deayton in 2007 and 2008, and by Rob Brydon from 2009 onwards...
In January 2011, Hound participated in the former Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
reality series Famous and Fearless
Famous and Fearless
Famous and Fearless is a reality television game show series in which 8 celebrities competed in extreme sporting events to win money for their respective chosen charity. It aired in January 2011 on Channel 4 and was presented by Chris Evans and Clare Balding with Jack Osbourne appearing alongside...
came third for the boys' team, referred to as "The Ruthless Hound".
On 5 and 6 March 2011, Hound appeared on Comic Relief
Comic Relief
Comic Relief is an operating British charity, founded in 1985 by the comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Lenny Henry in response to famine in Ethiopia. The highlight of Comic Relief's appeal is Red Nose Day, a biennial telethon held in March, alternating with sister project Sport Relief...
's 24 Hour Panel People during Argumental
Argumental
Argumental is a British improvised comedy panel game in which two teams captained by Robert Webb and Seann Walsh debate and argue on various topics. Sean Lock hosts the game. It is made by independent production company Tiger Aspect Productions for Dave and made its debut on 27 October 2008...
and Celebrity Juice. At approximately 00:13 on Sunday morning, the audience started singing Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
"Happy Birthday to You", also known more simply as "Happy Birthday", is a song that is traditionally sung to celebrate the anniversary of a person's birth...
, in celebration of Hound's birthday. During the broadcast and during an in-between interview, he and Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Alexander Brigstocke is an English comedian, actor and satirist who has worked extensively in stand-up comedy, television, radio and in 2010-2011 musical theatre. He is particularly associated with the 6.30pm comedy slot on BBC Radio 4, having frequently appeared on several of its shows...
publicly speculated that they have been dropped from the line-up of Argumental
Argumental
Argumental is a British improvised comedy panel game in which two teams captained by Robert Webb and Seann Walsh debate and argue on various topics. Sean Lock hosts the game. It is made by independent production company Tiger Aspect Productions for Dave and made its debut on 27 October 2008...
if the show continues.
Also in 2011, he appeared as a contestant in a celebrity edition of the Chase
The Chase (game show)
The Chase is a British game show, broadcast on ITV . It is hosted by Bradley Walsh. The chasers are Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, both of whom have been Chasers since Series 1, Anne Hegerty, who joined them in Series 2, and Paul Sinha, who debuted in Series 4.-Format:A team of 4 contestants attempt...
, "flirting" with Anne Hegerty
Anne Hegerty
Anne Hegerty is a British television personality and quiz brain probably best known for being one of the chasers on the UK quiz game The Chase...
.
Personal life
He was educated at Hoe Bridge School, Frensham Heights and Godalming CollegeGodalming College
Godalming College is a state sixth form college, situated in Godalming, four miles from Guildford, Surrey, England. The college is highly popular and has been consistently oversubscribed in recent years. It is the successor to Godalming Grammar School, a state grammar school...
, where he was elected as a Student Representative and built the college radio station.
In April 2007, Hound was married at The Little White Wedding Chapel
The Little White Wedding Chapel
The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada has been the site of many "quickie" celebrity weddings. It is noted for its Drive-Thru Tunnel of Vows. It was established in 1951, and has married about 800,000 couples...
in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
to Beth Johnson, whom he had met at The Reading Festival the year before. They have two children together; a son, Alby (b.2008), and a daughter, Hilda (July 24 2011).
On BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
's 20 October 2010 edition of Young Voters' Question Time Hound revealed he is a supporter of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are a social liberal political party in the United Kingdom which supports constitutional and electoral reform, progressive taxation, wealth taxation, human rights laws, cultural liberalism, banking reform and civil liberties .The party was formed in 1988 by a merger of the...
.