Richard Bacon Bio | Wiki
Richard Bacon (Full Name: Richard Paul Bacon) is a popular English television and radio presenter who has since served as a reporter or presenter on many television shows, such as The Big Breakfast, and on ITV’s Good Morning Britain as a stand-in presenter, and on radio stations like Capital FM, Xfm London, and BBC Radio Five Live.
In 2016, Richard became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel’s reboot of its documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer. His television career survived the setback, and Richard has since presented such shows as The Big Breakfast, Top of the Pops, and reality TV shows Back To Reality and Castaway Exposed.
Richard Bacon Age
Richard was born on November 30, 1975, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He is 47 years old. Richard celebrates his birthday on November 30, every year.
Richard Bacon Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Richard stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx. 1.78 m).
Richard Bacon Family
He was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, to his parents. Richard is the son of Christine and Paul. His mom praised the NHS for the ‘great job’ they did on him and said she feared the worst after he was put into a coma. He also has a sister named Juliet.
Richard Bacon Wife
Richard is married to his wife Rebecca McFarlane. The pair married in 2008 and reside in Los Angeles, where Richard works in U.S. television. Richard and his wife Rebecca have two children Arthur who was born on Halloween Day in 2011 and Ivy born in 2014.
Richard Bacon Education
He studied at St Peter’s Church of England Primary School on Bellamy Road, followed by two independent schools, also in Nottinghamshire: at Wellow House School, a preparatory school on Newark Road in the village of Wellow, and later at Worksop College, a boarding school on Windmill Lane in Worksop. Richard also studied Business Studies with Electronics at Nottingham Trent University, but dropped out following a year.
Richard Bacon Blue Peter
His television break was as a presenter on the children’s show Blue Peter, which he joined on 21 February 1997. Richard presented with Romana D’Annunzio, Katy Hill, Konnie Huq, and Stuart Miles. On 19 October 1998, Richard was the programme’s first-ever presenter to have his contract terminated in mid-season, following the tabloid newspaper News of the World published a report of Bacon taking cocaine. Richard’s tenure on the programme lasted just over 18 months. The then Head of BBC children’s programmes Lorraine Heggessey went on air to explain his dismissal to CBBC viewers. Richard was required to return his Blue Peter badge upon his dismissal.
Richard Bacon Radio Show
He joined BBC Radio 5 Live to present the late-night show on Saturdays and Sundays. Following this, Richard worked as an announcer for BBC 7 and then a DJ for Capital FM followed by Xfm London. He came back to 5 Live, and from November 2007 to December 2009 presented the late-night programme, in which his sign-off (“Goodnight Great Britain, wherever you are”) copied that of Jack Killian, the main character in the NBC television series Midnight Caller.
Richard also on occasion stood in for Simon Mayo in the daytime film review programme, and stated that his favourite film is The Apartment. On 1 July 2014, it became reported that Richard would be leaving BBC Radio 5 Live later in the year. His last Radio 5 Live show became broadcast on 24 September 2014. He also covered for Simon Mayo on his BBC Radio 2 Drivetime show, when Mayo was on holiday in August 2015, and more recently in April 2016.
Richard Bacon Podcast
He is the host of The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan podcast. In this podcast we take a look at that near-death experience, explore giving up drinking (again!) and talk about calculated risk as he carves himself a brand new path in the Hollywood hills. Plus, how do you keep intimacy interesting during a lockdown? Sex and Relationships expert Annabelle Knight helps us all out there!
Richard Bacon Big Breakfast
He served as a presenter of a breakfast light entertainment television programme The Big Breakfast which was broadcast on Channel 4. This show was a mix of news, weather, interviews, audience phone-ins, and general features, with a light tone that was in competition with the maturer GMTV and BBC Breakfast programmes.
Richard Bacon Illness | Coma
In July 2018, Richard became placed in an induced coma following becoming ill with pneumonia. When Richard woke up nine days later, he found himself not just the survivor of a lung infection that nearly killed him, but jobless. And so, 10 days following that, Richard was pitching his idea for a gameshow to the BBC.
Richard Bacon Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a television and radio presenter who has since served as a reporter or presenter on many television shows, such as The Big Breakfast, and on ITV’s Good Morning Britain as a stand-in presenter, and on radio stations like Capital FM, Xfm London, and BBC Radio Five Live. Richard’s average salary is $79,867 per year.
Richard Bacon Net Worth
Richard gets his wealth from his work as a television and radio presenter who has since served as a reporter or presenter on many television shows, such as The Big Breakfast, and on ITV’s Good Morning Britain as a stand-in presenter, and on radio stations like Capital FM, Xfm London, and BBC Radio Five Live. Therefore, Richard has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Richard’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
How Old Is Richard Bacon
Richard is a 47-year-old who was born on November 30, 1975, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. Richard celebrates his birthday on November 30, every year.
Is Richard Bacon Married
Yes. Richard married his wife Rebecca McFarlane. The pair married in 2008 and reside in Los Angeles, where Richard works in U.S. television. Richard and his wife Rebecca have two children Arthur who was born on Halloween Day in 2011 and Ivy born in 2014.
Who Is Richard Bacon
Richard is a television and radio presenter who has since served as a reporter or presenter on many television shows, such as The Big Breakfast, and on ITV’s Good Morning Britain as a stand-in presenter, and on radio stations like Capital FM, Xfm London, and BBC Radio Five Live. In 2016, Richard became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel’s reboot of its documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.
Richard Bacon Social Media Handles
Twitter – @richardpbacon
Instagram – richardpbacon