Famous Presenters from Wales
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Christopher Timothy
Christopher Timothy is a Welsh actor who appeared in "EastEnders (UK)," "Holby City," and "Kate & Koji."- Age: 84
- Birthplace: Bala, Wales, UK
- Claire Summers is a Welsh news television presenter for BBC Wales. Born in Cardiff, but brought up in Cowbridge, Summers was educated at Howell's in Llandaff. She then gained a BA degree at Aberystwyth University, and a post-graduate degree in journalism from the University of Cardiff.Summers worked at Channel One television in Bristol, where she reported, filmed, edited and presented programmes. Summers joined BBC Wales in 2000. With Summers and Jason Mohammad the youngest members of the BBC Wales Today team, they were often asked to undertake the activity-based reports - such as in 2005, where Summers had to lead a Welsh Black cow called Ceridwen at the Royal Welsh Show. On 8 September 2008, Summers became chief sports presenter for Wales Today.
- Birthplace: Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Elin Fflur Llewelyn Harvey, known professionally as Elin Fflur, is a Welsh singer and songwriter from Wales. Fflur is well known in Welsh-language media, especially since she won the Cân i Gymru contest in 2002.- Age: 41
- Birthplace: Anglesey, United Kingdom
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An accomplished theater and television actress in the U.K., Eve Myles soared to fame when she landed the female lead on the hit British series "Torchwood" (BBC, 2006-11). Myles launched her career in her native Wales before making her mark on the theater stage, performing in Royal Shakespeare Company productions, and starring on the BBC series "Belonging" (2000-09) as a housewife and businesswoman who endured her fair share of drama. After a landmark guest appearance on the long-running cult hit "Doctor Who" (BBC, 1963-1989; 2005- ), Myles nabbed a co-starring role on its equally popular spin-off "Torchwood" the following year. The epitome of a classic TV heroine, Myles' gutsy, alien-hunting Gwen Cooper became a sci-fi fan favorite alongside the dashing Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman). She further stretched her acting muscles with plum roles in period drama miniseries and stage plays, yet ultimately it was Myles' breakout performance on "Torchwood" that endeared her to a mainstream audience and established her as a bona fide star.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Ystradgynlais, Wales, UK
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Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978) is a Welsh television presenter. An active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University and, for a time, after graduation, Jones began his television career on Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children's programmes such as Popty, Mas Draw and the flagship children's entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 2002–05). In 2005, he became the 31st presenter of BBC children's programme Blue Peter.- Age: 47
- Birthplace: Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Griffith Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. Rhys Jones came to national attention in the 1980s for his work in the BBC television comedy sketch shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones. With Smith, he founded television production company Talkback Productions, now part of RTL Group and later in 2005, he started the production company Modern Television.He went on to develop a career as a television presenter and writer, as well as continuing with acting work. From 2008 until 2016, he presented the television bloopers show It'll be Alright on the Night for ITV, having replaced Denis Norden who hosted the show for almost 30 years. Rhys Jones was himself replaced on the show in 2018 by David Walliams.- Age: 71
- Birthplace: Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Iolo Williams
Iolo Tudur Williams (born 22 August 1962, in Builth Wells, Breconshire) is a Welsh nature observer and television presenter, best known for his BBC and S4C nature shows, working in both English and his first language of Welsh.- Age: 62
- Birthplace: Builth Wells, United Kingdom
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Josie d'Arby is a Welsh television presenter and painter from Newport, Wales. She presented a number of high-profile shows and in 1999 became the youngest British woman to host her own chat show on Channel 5.- Age: 52
- Birthplace: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
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Laurence Roderick Llewelyn-Bowen (born 11 March 1965) is a British self-styled "homestyle consultant" and television personality best known for his appearances on the BBC programme Changing Rooms and for being a judge on the ITV reality series Popstar to Operastar in 2010.- Age: 59
- Birthplace: London, England, UK
Louise Elliott
Louise Elliott (born 1969, Ashington) is a Welsh broadcaster and journalist.- Age: 56
- Birthplace: Ashington, United Kingdom
- Mererid Hopwood (born 1964) is a Welsh poet, who became in 2001 the first woman ever to win the bardic Chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
- Age: 61
- Birthplace: Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Rachel Rice (born 7 March 1984), is a Welsh television personality, model, actress and teacher. She is known for winning the ninth series of the Channel 4 (now Channel 5) reality series Big Brother. She has a degree in English and Drama, and is now a teacher at Abersychan School.- Age: 41
- Birthplace: United Kingdom, Pontypool
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An amicable sort with a talent for impersonations, Rob Brydon was a prominent actor, comedian, and radio and television personality best known for playing Uncle Bryn in "Gavin and Stacey" (BBC Three, 2007-2010), the host of "Would I Lie to You?" (BBC One, 2007- ), and co-starring alongside Steve Coogan in "The Trip" (BBC Two, 2010-). Brydon was born on May 3, 1965 in the village of Baglan, Wales. As a teenager, he attended Porthcawl Comprehensive School, where he showed an interest in acting by becoming a member of the school's youth theater group. He enrolled at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, but the restless young Brydon felt it did not suit him and left after a year. He immediately started his career in entertainment by joining Radio Wales at the age of 20. While working as a disc jockey, he honed and expanded his repertoire of impersonations, which included legendary actors Sean Connery and Michael Caine. Brydon even worked on his impersonation of British broadcaster Ken Bruce when he occasionally filled in as a stand-in presenter on BBC Radio 2. His vocal talents led to his working on doing voice-over work in television advertising for commercials for McDonald's, Domino's Pizza, and Renault. Brydon even worked alongside Monty Python member Eric Idle the the point-and-click adventure video game "Discworld" (1995) and its sequels "Discworld II: Missing Presumed !?" (1996) and "Discworld Noir" (1999). Despite his comedic and impressionist talent, Brydon's career soared when he teamed up with Julia Davis to co-write the black comedy television series, "Human Remains" (BBC, 2000). The two also starred in the six-episode series that covered issues like domestic violence, depression and death in a light-hearted manner. After "Human Remains," roles that were both comedic and serious opened up to Brydon, such as his portrayal of the controversial film critic in "Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore" (2005). From 2007 until 2010, British television viewers watched him as the anxiously over-protective Uncle Bryn in BBC Three's romantic sitcom "Gavin and Stacey." The show became an acclaimed breakthrough show for the network, winning several BAFTA Awards and British Comedy Awards throughout its run. His affable personality and wide array of impersonations made him perfect to take over as the host of the comedy panel show "Would I Lie to You?" Brydon began hosting his own talk show, "The Rob Brydon Show" (BBC Two, 2010-13) in 2010, which lasted three seasons. In the same year, Brydon teamed up with English actor and comedian Steve Coogan to play exaggerated fictionalized versions of themselves in the sitcom series, "The Trip." Directed by Michael Winterbottom, "The Trip" followed the two actors as they go on a restaurant tour of North England, constantly bickering with one another while hilariously trying to one-up the other with celebrity impersonations. The series was a huge critical success, and was turned into a feature film that debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010. In 2013, Brydon was honored at the year's Birthday Honors as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to comedy and broadcasting and for charitable services. He once again teamed up with Coogan for the second series of "The Trip" called "The Trip to Italy" (2014). The series was broadcast on BBC Two and was also edited into a feature length film that premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival; both the series and film received positive reviews from critics.- Age: 59
- Birthplace: Swansea, Wales, UK
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- Roy Noble, OBE, DL, O.St.J (born 1942) is a Welsh radio and television broadcaster.
- Age: 83
- Birthplace: Brynamman, United Kingdom
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Siân Mary Lloyd (born 3 July 1958) is a Welsh television presenter and meteorologist from Maesteg. She is the United Kingdom's longest-serving female weather forecaster, having appeared on ITV Weather for 24 years, from 1990 until 2014.- Age: 66
- Birthplace: Maesteg, United Kingdom
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Sian Lloyd (born 7 August 1968) is a Welsh television news presenter, currently working for BBC News as their Wales correspondent.- Age: 67
- Birthplace: Wales
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Stephen Ashton Jones (born 16 March 1977) is a Welsh television presenter who currently leads the presenting team on Channel 4 F1. He is best known as presenter of Channel 4's former teen schedule T4. In the United States, he is known as the host of the first season of The X Factor USA.- Age: 47
- Birthplace: Rhondda, Wales, UK
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Terry Jones, born in Wales in 1942, was an acclaimed figure in the world of comedy and entertainment. He is best known as a member of the groundbreaking British comedy group, Monty Python. Jones's career was defined by his unique humor and innovative comedic approaches, demonstrating his talent across various forms of media including television, film, literature, and directing. Jones attended Oxford University where he met his future collaborator, Michael Palin. Their partnership formed the foundation of Monty Python, a group that would revolutionize comedy with their surreal and absurd humor. Jones played a crucial role in writing and performing for the troupe's iconic television series Monty Python's Flying Circus, and films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. In Holy Grail and Life of Brian, he also showcased his directorial prowess, co-directing the former and solely directing the latter to critical acclaim. Beyond Monty Python, Terry Jones was a prolific author and historian, penning numerous works on medieval and ancient history. His deep fascination with history also led him to present various documentaries, further demonstrating his versatility and intellect. Furthermore, he dabbled in children's literature, writing several popular books that were imbued with his distinct wit and creativity. In recognition of his significant contributions to comedy and entertainment, Jones received a BAFTA Special Award and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Welsh BAFTAs. Despite passing away in 2020, Terry Jones's legacy lives on through his enduring influence on comedy and culture.- Age: Dec. at 77 (1942-2020)
- Birthplace: Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
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Tim Vincent (born Timothy Russell Walker; 4 November 1972) is a Welsh actor and television presenter. He appeared on the children's programme Blue Peter between 1993 and 1997 and has presented several Miss World contests. For several years, Vincent was based in the United States where he presented some mainstream shows such as Access Hollywood and Phenomenon.- Age: 52
- Birthplace: Overton-on-Dee, Wales, UK
- Lewis John Wynford Vaughan-Thomas (né Thomas) (15 August 1908 – 4 February 1987) was a Welsh newspaper journalist and radio and television broadcaster. In later life he took the name Vaughan-Thomas after his father.
- Age: Dec. at 78 (1908-1987)
- Birthplace: Swansea, United Kingdom
