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* He has three children called Charlie, Tuesday and TJ. |
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* He is a keen bee-keeper and a member of the British Beekeepers Association <ref>{{citation | title = Famous Beekeepers | journal = British Beekeepers' Association | url = http://www.britishbeekeepersassociation.com/famous_beekeepers.php}}</ref> |
* He is a keen bee-keeper and a member of the British Beekeepers Association <ref>{{citation | title = Famous Beekeepers | journal = British Beekeepers' Association | url = http://www.britishbeekeepersassociation.com/famous_beekeepers.php}}</ref> |
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* He sang "[[Addicted to Love (song)|Addicted to Love]]" on the BBC's [[Children in Need 2008]]. |
* He sang "[[Addicted to Love (song)|Addicted to Love]]" on the BBC's [[Children in Need 2008]]. |
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Revision as of 13:53, 22 February 2009
Nicholas Augustine Knowles[1] (born 1962) is an English television presenter.[2] He is best known for presenting DIY SOS on the BBC. He is a former boyfriend of Suzi Perry.[1] He has also presented Mission Africa , UK's Worst, City Hospital, Coast to Coast, Five's Company and Departure Lounge.[3]
Early years
Nick was born in Southall, London. He has one brother, John, and three sisters, Karen, Angela and Sheila. His parents are Pat and Eddie. Nick is very close to his brother John.[2]
At age 11, Nick moved to Mildenhall in Suffolk, attending St Louis Middle School. After his family moved again, he attended The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.[2]
After leaving school, Nick started work as a labourer before starting his own business. He still holds controlling shares of this company and is still a licensed builder.
Nick is renowned for his scruffy appearance.
Television career
He is principally known as the main host of DIY SOS since the year 2000. In 2005, he was one of the celebrities who took part in Comic Relief does Fame Academy.[3]
In 2006, he fell from a Land Rover whilst filming in Northern Kenya, dislocating his shoulder in the process.[4]
In October 2007, he was named by the Halifax as Briton's 'Home Idol' in a survey to find the most popular tv home improvement show presenter, beating Sarah Beeney into second place.[citation needed] Nick has done much work for charity and has been a regular supporter of the children's anti-bullying charity Act Against Bullying
He also presented The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins game show on BBC1. In 2008 he presented Last Choir Standing.
He Presented New Year Live along with Kate Silverton on Wednesday 31st December 2008 aboard HMS Belfast in London.
Nick is currently assisting with his brother's musical 'Smugglers', which is tipped to be a big hit and will be performed in 2009.
Trivia
 | This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. (August 2008) |
- He has three children called Charlie, Tuesday and TJ.[5]
- He is a keen bee-keeper and a member of the British Beekeepers Association [6]
- He sang "Addicted to Love" on the BBC's Children in Need 2008.
References
- ^ a b "Biography for Nick Knowles". Internet Movie Database.
- ^ a b c "Personal Information". Nick Knowles Official Website.
- ^ a b "Nick Knowles Filmography". Internet Movie Database.
- ^ "Mission Impossible for Nick Knowles". BBC Press Office.
- ^ http://www.fabulousmag.co.uk/interior/interior_nick_knowles_issue_027.php
- ^ "Famous Beekeepers", British Beekeepers' Association
External links
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