Richard Bacon

Richard Bacon

Richard Paul Bacon is an English television and radio presenter. He was a host of the children's show Blue Peter—his first high-profile media role—until he was fired in 1998 after 18 months for admitting to taking cocaine. He has since worked as a reporter or presenter on numerous television shows, including The Big Breakfast, and on radio stations including Capital FM, Xfm London and BBC Radio Five Live. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's reboot of its documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.

  • Title: Richard Bacon
  • Popularity: 2.628
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1975-11-30
  • Place of Birth: Mansfield, England
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Richard Bacon Movies

  • 2006
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    Top of the Pops
    Top of the Pops

    6.5 2006 HD

    The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Richard Bacon

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  • 2024
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    Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
    Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

    7 2024 HD

    The comedy show in which the nation's favourite comics and celebrities compete to convince Mel Giedroyc that they are the most Unforgivable person in...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Mel Giedroyc

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  • 2008
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    Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
    Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

    7.167 2008 HD

    Comedy series in which Rob Brydon plays himself as the host of a low-rent panel show

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Rob Brydon

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  • 2022
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    Celebrity Juice
    Celebrity Juice

    6.6 2022 HD

    The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Leigh Francis

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  • 2004
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    Back to Reality
    Back to Reality

    1 2004 HD

    Back to Reality was a reality television show featuring stars from previous reality television programmes. The show was broadcast on Channel 5...

    Genre:

    Cast: Craig Phillips

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  • 2002
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    The Big Breakfast
    The Big Breakfast

    6.6 2002 HD

    The Big Breakfast was a British light entertainment television show shown on Channel 4 and S4C each weekday morning from 28 September 1992 until 29...

    Genre: News

    Cast: Melanie Sykes

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  • 2007
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    School's Out
    School's Out

    1 2007 HD

    School's Out was a BBC television series hosted by Danny Wallace. Based on the premise of school subjects, celebrity contestants are asked questions...

    Genre:

    Cast: Danny Wallace

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  • 2003
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    Johnny Vaughan Tonight
    Johnny Vaughan Tonight

    5 2003 HD

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Johnny Vaughan

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  • 2010
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    You Have Been Watching
    You Have Been Watching

    7.8 2010 HD

    Notoriously foul-mouthed television critic Charlie Brooker invites three of his friends round to sit in oversized chairs, watch television, and they...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Charlie Brooker

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  • 2006
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    The Big Idea
    The Big Idea

    1 2006 HD

    The Big Idea is a gameshow that aired on Sky One in 2006. Hosted by Richard Bacon, the show aimed to find the country's best new business idea, with...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Dick Strawbridge

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  • 2012
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    Hidden Talent
    Hidden Talent

    1 2012 HD

    Hidden Talent is a British television series broadcast on Channel 4. It is presented by Richard Bacon and features members of the public...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Richard Bacon

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  • 2007
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    Castaway Exposed
    Castaway Exposed

    1 2007 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Richard Bacon

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  • 2024
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    Would I Lie to You?
    Would I Lie to You?

    7.67 2024 HD

    A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton)....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: David Mitchell

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  • 2012
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    The Thick of It
    The Thick of It

    8 2012 HD

    Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Peter Capaldi

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  • 2024
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    Have I Got a Bit More News for You
    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    7 2024 HD

    Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't...

    Genre: News

    Cast: Paul Merton

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  • 2011
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    Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den
    Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den

    1 2011 HD

    A look back over the highs and lows experienced by the hundreds of entrepreneurs who have entered the Den over the last nine series, examining the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Peter Jones

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  • 1998
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    To Me... To You...
    To Me... To You...

    4 1998 HD

    To Me... To You... is a children's game show presented by Paul and Barry Elliott, better known as the Chuckle Brothers. It ran for 3 series including...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Barry Chuckle

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  • 2024
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    Question Time
    Question Time

    5 2024 HD

    This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other...

    Genre: News

    Cast: Fiona Bruce

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  • 2024
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    Question Time
    Question Time

    5 2024 HD

    This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other...

    Genre: News

    Cast: Fiona Bruce

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  • 2021
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    8 Out of 10 Cats
    8 Out of 10 Cats

    7.051 2021 HD

    8 Out of 10 Cats is a British television comedy panel game produced by Zeppotron for Channel 4. It was first broadcast on 3 June 2005. The show is...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jimmy Carr

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  • 2019
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    Blue Peter
    Blue Peter

    7.2 2019 HD

    A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.

    Genre: Family

    Cast:

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  • 2006
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    Top of the Pops
    Top of the Pops

    6.5 2006 HD

    The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Richard Bacon

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  • 2009
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    Bo' Selecta!
    Bo' Selecta!

    7.071 2009 HD

    Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch show written and performed by Leigh Francis, which lampoons popular culture and is known for its often surreal,...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Leigh Francis

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  • 2022
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    Bo' Selecta!
    Bo' Selecta!

    5 2022 HD

    Fake yourself at home. Four people, three fibbers, one house. Stacey Dooley challenges celebrity sleuths to nose around and figure out the real owner.

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Sophie Willan

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  • 2024
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    Bo' Selecta!
    Bo' Selecta!

    7.1 2024 HD

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where paying attention pays off, as players answer questions that have just been written, about things that have just...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jimmy Carr

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